diff --git a/books/tech/SUMMARY.md b/books/tech/SUMMARY.md index 7799bb6..5c28473 100644 --- a/books/tech/SUMMARY.md +++ b/books/tech/SUMMARY.md @@ -1,20 +1,28 @@ -- [Introduction](tech/technology.md) +- [Overview](tech/overview.md) - [The Internet Today](tech/internet_today.md) - [History of Computers](tech/history/c64.md) - [Too Many Layers](tech/history/layers.md) - [The Internet Re-invented](tech/how_does_it_work.md) - [World Records](tech/world_records.md) -- [Key Innovations](tech/key_innovations_overview.md) - - [Mycelium Network](tech/mycelium_innovation.md) - - [Zero-OS](tech/zos_innovation.md) - - [Quantum Safe Storage](tech/zstor_innovation.md) - - [Quantum Safe Filesystem](tech/qsfs_innovation.md) - - [FList: Better OS Images](tech/flist_innovation.md) - - [FungiStor](tech/fungistor_innovation.md) - - [Network Wall](tech/network_wall_innovation.md) - [Architecture](tech/architecture.md) -- [Energy Efficient](tech/energy_efficient.md) -- [Decentralized Cloud Core Capabilities](tech/features.md) +- [Key Innovations](tech/key_innovations_overview.md) + - [Compute](tech/compute_inno.md) + - [Zero-OS](tech/zos_innovation.md) + - [Zero-Images](tech/flist_innovation.md) + - [Network](tech/network_inno.md) + - [Mycelium](tech/mycelium_innovation.md) + - [Network Wall](tech/network_wall_innovation.md) + - [Storage](tech/storage_inno.md) + - [Quantum Safe Storage](tech/zstor_innovation.md) + - [Quantum Safe Filesystem](tech/qsfs_innovation.md) + - [FungiStor](tech/fungistor_innovation.md) + - [Energy Efficient](tech/energy_efficient.md) +- [ThreeFold Core Components](tech/features.md) + - [Compute](tech/compute.md) + - [Zero-OS](tech/zero_os.md) + - [Zero-Chance](tech/zero_chance.md) + - [Zero-Install](tech/zero_install.md) + - [Zero-Boot](tech/zero_boot.md) - [Storage](tech/qsss_home.md) - [Quantum Safe Storage Algo](tech/qss_algorithm.md) - [Zero Knowledge proof](tech/qss_zero_knowledge_proof.md) @@ -24,15 +32,16 @@ - [Network](tech/networking.md) - [Mycelium](tech/mycelium.md) - [Web Gateway](tech/webgw.md) -- [Partners Utilization](partners_utilization/partners.md) +- [Partners / Utilization](partners_utilization/partners.md) - [Sikana](partners_utilization/sikana.md) - [Vindo](partners_utilization/vindo.md) - [Mkondo](partners_utilization/mkondo.md) - [Vverse](partners_utilization/vverse.md) - - [Earth Wallet](partners_utilization/earth_wallet.md) - - [Elestio](partners_utilization/elestio.md) - - [OW Freezone](partners_utilization/freezone.md) - - [Helium](partners_utilization/helium.md) - [Holochain](partners_utilization/holochain.md) - [TZG](partners_utilization/tanzania.md) - - [Tier-S DC](partners_utilization/tier_s_datacenter.md) \ No newline at end of file + - [Tier-S DC](partners_utilization/tier_s_datacenter.md) + - [OW Freezone](partners_utilization/freezone.md) + - [Earth Wallet](partners_utilization/earth_wallet.md) + - [Helium](partners_utilization/helium.md) + + diff --git a/collections/mkondo/mkondo.md b/collections/mkondo/mkondo.md index 238c8b2..79229e9 100644 --- a/collections/mkondo/mkondo.md +++ b/collections/mkondo/mkondo.md @@ -6,5 +6,7 @@ Above is not a movie or photo, we can stream 100% photorealistic real time rendered environments to our customers. -Check out the result on http://metaversestreaming.threefold.me , please note this is not a video of a real place, this is a rendered result of streaming a virtual reality session to the user. +
+ +Check out the result on [this link](https://vimeo.com/888463280) , please note this is not a video of a real place, this is a rendered result of streaming a virtual reality session to the user. diff --git a/collections/partners_utilization/partners.md b/collections/partners_utilization/partners.md index 7055063..d63a431 100644 --- a/collections/partners_utilization/partners.md +++ b/collections/partners_utilization/partners.md @@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ The following partners all have the potential to utilize a lot of our capacity a - [Earth Wallet](earth_wallet.md) alternative to BTC Lightening (cheap transactions, scale) - [Digital Freezone](freezone.md) a digital freezone made for hundreds of millions of people. - [Tanzania Sovereign Internet](tanzania.md) a sovereign Internet for a country -- [Elestio](elestio.md) +300 opensource apps on top of TFGrid (managed, supported) - [Mkondo](mkondo.md) most realistic rendering of VR/AR env on top of TFGrid - [Vindo](vindo.md) collaborative metaverse, best quality at low bandwidth - [Vverse](vverse.md) virtual reality museum diff --git a/collections/projectinca/intro.md b/collections/projectinca/intro.md index 5452a0a..604829b 100644 --- a/collections/projectinca/intro.md +++ b/collections/projectinca/intro.md @@ -1,25 +1,5 @@ -# Compute is currency of future - -![alt text](currency_of_future.png) - - -## ThreeFold DePIN Launch: Project INCA - -Welcome to the Project INCA by ThreeFold. - -With the project INCA, we want to create a decentralized future for ThreeFold by means of a launch in the DePIN ecosystem on top of Solana. - -*Please do note the name INCA will prob still change.* - -## Contributing to DePIN community - -The current marketcap of the project is under 40 million USD, while other DePIN projects have marketcaps of 1 billion USD and more. - -We believe that ThreeFold is ready and has rock solid technology to offer to the DePIN space. We think that what ThreeFold has to offer is comptabile to this space and that we can work in parallel and under many if not all projects in the DePIN space. - -ThreeFold now has the necessary support from a lot of parties. We are entering a new exciting phase: Project INCA. - +!!wiki.include page:'intro0.md' ## Learn More diff --git a/collections/projectinca/intro0.md b/collections/projectinca/intro0.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d0a2bd --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/projectinca/intro0.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ + +# Compute is currency of future + +![alt text](currency_of_future.png) + + +## ThreeFold DePIN Launch: Project INCA + +Welcome to the Project INCA by ThreeFold. + +With the project INCA, we want to create a decentralized future for ThreeFold by means of a launch in the DePIN ecosystem on top of Solana. + + +## Contributing to DePIN community + +The current marketcap of the project is under 40 million USD, while other DePIN projects have marketcaps of 1 billion USD and more. + +We believe that ThreeFold is ready and has rock solid technology to offer to the DePIN space. We think that what ThreeFold has to offer is comptabile to this space and that we can work in parallel and under many if not all projects in the DePIN space. + +ThreeFold now has the necessary support from a lot of parties. We are entering a new exciting phase: Project INCA. + + diff --git a/collections/tech/architecture/architecture.md b/collections/tech/architecture/architecture.md index e7444de..e3e2fca 100644 --- a/collections/tech/architecture/architecture.md +++ b/collections/tech/architecture/architecture.md @@ -1,10 +1,15 @@ +![](img/architecture_intro.png) + ## Architecture -The ThreeFold Grid architecture provides a myriad of cloud possibilities thanks to its interrelated layers. - ![](img/architecture.png) +The system has been designed to be scalable to a planet level. + +- Mycelium is the Network Layer +- 3Nodes are the nodes running Zero-OS which is our own operating System providing compute, storage and network capacity + ### 3Nodes The network of nodes which make up the cloud. Each node provides compute, storage and network capacity. @@ -15,46 +20,26 @@ A cloud needs hardware/servers to function. Servers of all shapes and sizes can Farmers download the Zero-OS operating system and boot their servers. Once booted, these servers become 3Nodes. The 3Nodes will register themselves in a blockchain. Once registered, the capacity of the 3Nodes will become available. This enables a peer2peer environment for people or companies to reserve their Internet Capacity directly from the hardware but yet allowing full control by commercial parties if that would be required. + ## Ultra Scalable ![](img/architecture_scalable.png) This architecture scales to the planet. -## Zero-OS +## Core Components -We have build our own operating system called Zero-OS, which was based starting from a Linux Kernel with as purpose to remove all the unnecessary complexities found on contemporary OS's. +!!wiki.include page:components_links.md -Zero-OS supports a small number of primitives, and performs low-level functions natively. +### Web3 & Decentralized AI Compatibility -It delivers 3 primitive functions: - -- storage capacity -- compute capacity -- network capacity +Our Decentralized Cloud Technology the ideal platform for hosting any web3 and AI workloads. -There is no shell, local nor remote attached to Zero-OS. Given its shell-less nature, the people and organizations, called farmers, that run 3nodes cannot issue any commands nor access its features. In that sense, Zero-OS enables a "zero people" (autonomous) Decentralzied Cloud, meaning hackers cannot get in, while also eliminating human error from the paradigm. +Our Zero-OS operating system already supports integrated GPUs, ensuring optimal performance for decentralized AI applications. +> Any workload (web2/3 and AI) can run on on our Decentralized Cloud. -### Mycelium Routers - -Thanks to Mycelium Routers anyone can now operate as a network service provider. - -Mycelium Routers seamlessly integrate with our Mycelium network technology, efficiently selecting the shortest path between all participants. - -These Mycelium Routers are not only compatible with Wi-Fi but also with 4G and 5G networks, ensuring versatile connectivity options. - -## 3Bots: The Autonomous Layer - -![](img/autonous3bots.png) - -### Smart Contract for IT - -The purpose of the smart contract for IT is to create and enable autonomous IT. Autonomous self-driving IT is possible. - -Once a smart contract for IT is created, it will be registered in the TFChain Blockchain. - -### TFChain +## TFChain: our Blockchain This blockchain does the following: @@ -64,15 +49,3 @@ This blockchain does the following: - info as required for the Smart Contract for IT This is the hart of our operational system of our decentralized cloud. - -### Web Gateways - - The Web Gateway is a mechanism to connect the private (overlay) networks (Mycelium) to the open Internet. By not providing an open and direct path in to the private network, a lot of malicious phishing and hacking attempts are stopped at the Web Gateway level for container applications. - -### Web3 & Decentralized AI Compatibility - -Our Decentralized Cloud Technology the ideal platform for hosting any web3 and AI workloads. - -Our Zero-OS operating system already supports integrated GPUs, ensuring optimal performance for decentralized AI applications. - -> Any workload (web2/3 and AI) can run on on our Decentralized Cloud. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/architecture/img/architecture_intro.png b/collections/tech/architecture/img/architecture_intro.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..134da48 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/architecture/img/architecture_intro.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/architecture/img/zos00.png b/collections/tech/architecture/img/zos00.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ce96ec3 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/architecture/img/zos00.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/architecture/network.md b/collections/tech/architecture/network.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9b0a5c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/architecture/network.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ + + + +### Mycelium Routers + +Thanks to Mycelium Routers anyone can now operate as a network service provider. + +Mycelium Routers seamlessly integrate with our Mycelium network technology, efficiently selecting the shortest path between all participants. + +These Mycelium Routers are not only compatible with Wi-Fi but also with 4G and 5G networks, ensuring versatile connectivity options. + +### Web Gateways + + The Web Gateway is a mechanism to connect the private (overlay) networks (Mycelium) to the open Internet. 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Nor do we compare with marketplace systems that simply act as frontends for other systems. We believe these systems, while visually impressive, lack substantial technological foundations and cannot serve as a fundamental base layer for others. + +## Zero-OS + +![](img/zos00.png) + +ThreeFold has developed its own operating system, Zero-OS, which is based on the Linux Kernel. The purpose of Zero-OS is to strip away the unnecessary complexities commonly found in contemporary operating systems. + +**Key Features of Zero-OS:** + +Zero-OS is designed with minimalism in mind, supporting only a few fundamental primitives that handle essential low-level functions: + +1. **Storage Capacity** +2. **Compute Capacity** +3. **Network Capacity** + +**Security and Simplicity:** + +Zero-OS provides a Autonomous Decentralized Cloud. + +This not only blocks hacker access but also eliminates human error, enhancing both security and reliability. + +### Deployment by IT contract + +Secure Reproducable Verified Authenticated + +![](img/itcontract.png) + +The purpose of the smart contract for IT is to create and enable autonomous IT. Autonomous self-driving IT is possible. + +Once a smart contract for IT is created, it will be registered in the TFChain Blockchain. + +![](img/itcontract2.png) + +## Compatible with the world + +![](img/compatible.png) + + +## 3Bots: The Autonomous Layer + +![](img/autonous3bots.png) + + diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/compute/flist_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/flist_innovation.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..55d6e30 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/flist_innovation.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ + +## Zero-Images: A New Way Of Dealing With OS Images + +!!wiki.include page:flist_innovation_short + diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/flist_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/flist_innovation_short.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/flist_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/compute/flist_innovation_short.md diff --git a/collections/tech/architecture/img/autonous3bots.png b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/autonous3bots.png similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/architecture/img/autonous3bots.png rename to collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/autonous3bots.png diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/compatible.png b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/compatible.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e2a6c12 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/compatible.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract.png b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..820e13d Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract2.png b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7114507 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/img/itcontract2.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/zos_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/zos_innovation.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/zos_innovation.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/compute/zos_innovation.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/zos_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/compute/zos_innovation_short.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/zos_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/compute/zos_innovation_short.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/flist_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/flist_innovation.md deleted file mode 100644 index 805546b..0000000 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/flist_innovation.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,4 +0,0 @@ - -## FList: A New Way Of Dealing With OS Images - -!!wiki.include page:flist_innovation_short \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations.md b/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations.md index f639982..1033d29 100644 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations.md +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations.md @@ -19,13 +19,10 @@ !!wiki.include page:zstor_innovation_short - ## Quantum Safe File System - !!wiki.include page:qsfs_innovation_short - ## FungiStor !!wiki.include page:'fungistor_innovation_short' diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations_overview.md b/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations_overview.md index 5ee8c07..71320a9 100644 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations_overview.md +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/key_innovations_overview.md @@ -1,15 +1,7 @@ -

Key Innovations

- -Throughout the years, we've built innovative products that are now part of a whole ecosystem. ![](dream_comes_true.png) -

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+# Key Innovations + +!!wiki.include page:components_links.md -- [Mycelium: a new network layer for the internet](mycelium_innovation.md) -- [Zero-OS: a minimalistic and more efficient server operating system](zos_innovation) -- [Quantum Safe Storage](zstor_innovation.md) -- [Quantum Safe Filesystem](qsfs_innovation.md) -- [FList: a new way to deal with OS Images](flist_innovation.md) -- [FungiStor](fungistor_innovation.md) -- [Network Wall](network_wall_innovation.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/mycelium_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/mycelium_innovation.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0f4cc37..0000000 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/mycelium_innovation.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,4 +0,0 @@ - -## Mycelium: A New Network Layer for the Internet - -!!wiki.include page:mycelium_innovation_short.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/.done b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/.done new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4a7a2ef --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/.done @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +mycelium00.png diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/mycelium00.png b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/mycelium00.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..96cfa1b Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/mycelium00.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/network_wall.png b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/network_wall.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6baa448 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/network/img/network_wall.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network/mycelium_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/network/mycelium_innovation.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..01d4302 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/network/mycelium_innovation.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ + + +![](img/mycelium00.png) + +## Mycelium: A New Network Layer for the Internet + +!!wiki.include page:mycelium_innovation_short.md \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/mycelium_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/network/mycelium_innovation_short.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/mycelium_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/network/mycelium_innovation_short.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_inno.md b/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_inno.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fcc0d57 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_inno.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Network + +| | ThreeFold Network Layer | Other Overlay Network Technologies (like VPN) | +|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| Management | Full P2P, done by 3bot Agents, blockchain IT contract | Centralized leading to security issues | +| Locality | Find shortest path on latency and quality, this allows traffic to stay sovereign. | NO, based on centralized control mechanisms or inefficient algorithms that route traffic indiscriminately across the globe. | +| Encryption | End2End ecryption, unique for every relation, linked to private key | Normally based on key exchange, or pre-shared keys. | +| Post Quantum | Possible (ask us) | No | +| Scalability | Our aim is to be planetary scalable, but we need more exposure. | Bad | +| Compatibility | We aim to support mobile, desktop, IOT, ... | Depends, often not | +| Backdoors | NO, all is based on opensource | Often, yes, unfortunately. | +| Performance | Quite good, 1 gbit / sec can be achieved on std node (which is high for overlay) | Often slow. | +| Security Model | Whitelist model | Blacklist model, list who is bad e.g. firewalls | +| Fully integrated in compute | Yes | Lots of different solutions | + + diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_wall_innovation.md similarity index 69% rename from collections/tech/innovations/network_wall_innovation.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/network/network_wall_innovation.md index e782b2c..d779010 100644 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall_innovation.md +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_wall_innovation.md @@ -1,8 +1,10 @@ + +![](img/network_wall.png) + ## Network Wall The Network Wall offers 100% separation between where compute workloads are and where services are exposed, proving an extremely high level of security. -![](network_wall.png) !!wiki.include page:network_wall_innovation_short \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/network/network_wall_innovation_short.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/network_wall_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/network/network_wall_innovation_short.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall.png b/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall.png deleted file mode 100644 index 11b3b2c..0000000 Binary files a/collections/tech/innovations/network_wall.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation_short.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation_short.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation_short0.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation_short0.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/fungistor_innovation_short0.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/storage/fungistor_innovation_short0.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/.done b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/.done new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a76e5eb --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/.done @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +storage_inno.png diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/storage_inno.png b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/storage_inno.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..01a0608 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/img/storage_inno.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/qsfs_innovation.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/qsfs_innovation.md similarity index 100% rename from collections/tech/innovations/qsfs_innovation.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/storage/qsfs_innovation.md diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/qsfs_innovation_short.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/qsfs_innovation_short.md similarity index 96% rename from collections/tech/innovations/qsfs_innovation_short.md rename to collections/tech/innovations/storage/qsfs_innovation_short.md index fe4d9f7..48189d2 100644 --- a/collections/tech/innovations/qsfs_innovation_short.md +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/qsfs_innovation_short.md @@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ Metadata redundancy is included. While not consistently synchronized in real-tim This filesystem can be mounted under various storage-aware applications, such as backup servers, file servers, or S3 servers, enhancing versatility. - - ### Benefits - Inherits the advantages of Zero-Stor, including enhanced data security, efficiency, and scalability. diff --git a/collections/tech/innovations/storage/storage_inno.md b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/storage_inno.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..04d2d6d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/innovations/storage/storage_inno.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +![](img/storage_inno.png) + +# Storage + + +| | ThreeFold Network Layer | Overlay Storage Systems / Networks | +|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| Management | Full P2P, done by 3bot Agents, blockchain IT contract | Centralized leading to security issues | +| Locality | Data can be local and sovereign, full control by the the user (data creator) | Based on centralized control mechanisms or inefficient algorithms that route traffic indiscriminately across the globe. | +| Quantum Safe | Yes, novel encoding system (not encryption based) makes impossible to hack data. | No | +| Post Quantum | Possible (ask us) | No | +| Scalability | Yes, this system exists +10 years, is being used by large orgs for zetabytes. | Some systems, most not, but centralized. | +| Compatibility | Yes thanks to filesystem approach | Depends, often not | +| Backdoors | NO, all is based on opensource | ? | +| Performance | Is not a super fast system but good for most cases, +- 100 MB / sec per content creator. | Variable, hard to say, some are | +| Efficiency for redundancy | Ultra efficient, only 20% overhead to allow 4 locations to go down | NO, sometimes +5 copies = 500% | +| Fully integrated in compute | Yes | Lots of different solutions | \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/internet/img/3layers.png b/collections/tech/internet/img/3layers.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b4ab41c Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tech/internet/img/3layers.png differ diff --git a/collections/tech/internet/internet_3layers.png b/collections/tech/internet/internet_3layers.png deleted file mode 100644 index c3813e6..0000000 Binary files a/collections/tech/internet/internet_3layers.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/collections/tech/internet/internet_today.md b/collections/tech/internet/internet_today.md index dd93838..89654e2 100644 --- a/collections/tech/internet/internet_today.md +++ b/collections/tech/internet/internet_today.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -# The Internet Is Broken +# Rethinking the Internet **The Three Layers Of The Internet** -![](internet_3layers.png) +![](img/3layers.png) The Internet is made up of 3 layers: @@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ The Internet is made up of 3 layers: 3. Applications: currently applications are hosted in huge data centers using the compute and storage as provided. This system is too centralized and therefore very vulnerable. +ThreeFold is providing solutions for the first 2 layers and allows everyone else to build on top. + +**Current Challenges** + Digital information mainly travels over large fiber backbone links as pictured here. ![](global_net.png) @@ -22,9 +26,28 @@ This leads to very inneficient behavior, slower performance, less reliability an ![](network_path.png) -Another important aspect is the lack of autonomy and sovereignty within this Internet. We have become the products. All of our data is hosted in large data centers owned by a few large corporations. +**Issues with Autonomy and Sovereignty** + +Our current internet model compromises autonomy and sovereignty. Most data is stored in large data centers controlled by a few major corporations, effectively turning users into products. ![alt text](we_are_products.png) -We also exist many times on the Internet across many applications and each time a full infrastructure has been built to deliver the applications from. This system is unsustainable and inefficient. +Moreover, the internet is replicated many times across various applications, each requiring its own full infrastructure. This approach is unsustainable and inefficient. + +## ThreeFold wants to create a new base layer + +A Base layer who doesn't have these issues. + +ThreeFold resolves + +- reliability for data, data can never be corrupted nor lost +- reliability for network, connectivity should always be possible +- sovereignity +- scalability +- security +- locality +- cost +- management (easier to scale) + + diff --git a/collections/tech/internet/t.md b/collections/tech/internet/t.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2bdfd22 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/internet/t.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Rethinking the Internet + +**Understanding the Three Layers of the Internet** + +![](internet_3layers.png) + +The Internet is made of 3 layers: + +1. **Compute & Storage:** This layer houses applications and is predominantly centralized, operating from vast data centers. + +2. **Network:** The network layer facilitates the movement of information, whether it's wireless, via cables like fiber, or through satellite links. Today, information often travels long distances, with a few companies controlling over 80% of the internet’s network capacity. + +3. **Applications:** These are hosted in large data centers, relying on the centralized compute and storage layers. This centralization makes the system vulnerable. + +**Current Challenges** + +Digital information primarily flows through extensive fiber backbone networks, as shown here: + +![](global_net.png) + +The internet’s design causes inefficiencies, such as when two people in Zanzibar use a service like Zoom. Their data travels all the way to European data centers where Zoom's servers are hosted and back, leading to slow performance, decreased reliability, and increased costs. + +![](network_path.png) + +**Issues with Autonomy and Sovereignty** + +Our current internet model compromises autonomy and sovereignty. Most data is stored in large data centers controlled by a few major corporations, effectively turning users into products. + +![](we_are_products.png) + +Moreover, the internet is replicated many times across various applications, each requiring its own full infrastructure. This approach is unsustainable and inefficient. + +--- + +This retains the original structure and links, ensuring that the information is clear and the visual aids are effectively utilized. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tech/natural_progression/how_does_it_work.md b/collections/tech/natural_progression/how_does_it_work.md index 7b6c9dd..bc691b8 100644 --- a/collections/tech/natural_progression/how_does_it_work.md +++ b/collections/tech/natural_progression/how_does_it_work.md @@ -1,24 +1,13 @@ +![](img/base_layer.png) + # The Internet’s Natural Progression -The Internet was always meant to be a peer-to-peer infrastructure. As large companies became profit and data centric, centralization quickly became the norm. +The Internet was always meant to be a peer-to-peer infrastructure. + +As large companies became profit and data centric, centralization quickly became the norm. ***We have a vision of the Internet which is much more close to how the Internet was intended to be.*** - -![alt text](natural_progression.png) - -We believe in a world where every person is the center of their digital life. In this new Internet each person has their own digital avatar which we call a ***Hero***. - -The technical component which makes Hero possible is a compoment called 3Bot. This 3Bot server. only owned and managed by you, lives on top of the cecentralized cloud. - -All the 3Bots communicate to each other over the shortest possible path. This path is end-to-end encrypted. - -![alt text](arch_minimal.png) - -The underlying network of capacity is the decentralized cloud which is like the basic IT energy which makes all of this possible. - -The cecentralized cloud is the result of more than 10 years of development and it is now active on more than 2000 nodes. - ## Requirements For A New Internet ![alt text](requirements.png) @@ -37,4 +26,23 @@ The cecentralized cloud is the result of more than 10 years of development and i - Working no matter what happens with existing network, route around issues - Local sensitive (chose shortest path) - End2End Encrypted - - Capable to really know where information goes to or comes from (authenticity) \ No newline at end of file + - Capable to really know where information goes to or comes from (authenticity) + +## Natural Progression + +![alt text](natural_progression.png) + +We envision a world where every person is at the center of their digital life. In this new Internet, each person has their own digital avatar, which we call a ***Hero***. + +The technical backbone enabling the Hero is a component known as the 3Bot. This server, owned and managed by you, operates on our decentralized cloud infrastructure. + +Communication between 3Bots is optimized to use the shortest possible paths, ensuring that all interactions are end-to-end encrypted for maximum security and privacy. + +## 3Bot Architecture in relation to TFGrid + +![alt text](arch_minimal.png) + +The underlying network of capacity is the decentralized cloud which is like the basic IT energy which makes all of this possible. + +The cecentralized cloud is the result of more than 20 years of development and it is now active on more than 2000 nodes. + diff --git a/collections/tech/overview.md b/collections/tech/overview.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ede50ed --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tech/overview.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +![](dream_comes_true.png) + +For over 20 years, across more than seven startups, ThreeFold has been developing a fourth-generation base layer. This robust platform serves as a truly decentralized infrastructure, designed to be hosted by everyone, for everyone. + +## ThreeFold: The Base Layer for DePin and Web 3 + +![](img/base_layer.png) + +ThreeFold has developed a scalable, reliable, and efficient decentralized infrastructure base layer. +This serves as the foundational base for any Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePin) or Web 3 application. + +## Anyone can be a cloud service provider + +**Getting started is easy:** Just get a ThreeFold node and connect it to the Internet. + +![ThreeFold Node](3node_simple.png) + +Around the world, thousands of entities, from individuals to companies, have become ThreeFold farmers. They connect their computers, known as nodes, to the Internet and install our software. This allows them to provide GPU, compute, storage, and network capacity to the ThreeFold Grid. + +Farmers have two options: they can either buy a ready-made node from our partners or build their own using our detailed DIY (Do It Yourself) guides. + + +## Usable by Everyone + +![](img/architecture_usage.png) + +Our platform is designed for everyone, whether you are a developer, system administrator, or IT expert. + +## Open Source Technology + +All of our technology is open source and build by our tech company called TF9 and used to build the ThreeFold Gridt. For more information, visit the [ThreeFold Website](https://www.threefold.io). + +## Bridging the Web2, Web3, and Blockchain Worlds + +ThreeFold acts as the essential layer connecting traditional web technologies with the new, decentralized Web3 and blockchain worlds. + +![](img/pathtoweb4.png) + +## Scalability and Growth + +Our system is designed to scale effortlessly, meeting the needs of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. + +![](img/scale.png) + + diff --git a/collections/tech/technology.md b/collections/tech/technology.md deleted file mode 100644 index d29aac7..0000000 --- a/collections/tech/technology.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,28 +0,0 @@ - -# ThreeFold Grid Technology - -ThreeFold has developed a highly efficient infrastructure layer for a new Internet. - -Providing Internet & cloud capacity is as easy as getting a node and connecting it to the Internet. - -![](3node_simple.png) - -A lot of capacity has been deployed in the world, hundreds of ThreeFold farmers acquired a computer and connected it to the Internet, as such they use our operating system to provide Internet capacity to the world. Farmers can buy pre-built node or build their own via our DIY guides. - -There are multiple ways in which people can interact with our platform, as a developer, a sysadmin, IT expert, etc. - -![](img/architecture_usage.png) - -All technology is developed by ThreeFold and is opensource, this technology is being used for the ThreeFold grid (see the [ThreeFold Website](https://www.threefold.io)) which is the deployment of a new Internet which is green, safe and owned by all of us. - -This document explains how ThreeFold is the missing layer for the full web2, web3 and blockchain world. - -This leads to a system which is highly scalable. - -![](img/web_remade.png) - - - - - - diff --git a/collections/tech/zos/benefits/deterministic_deployment.md b/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zero_chance.md similarity index 96% rename from collections/tech/zos/benefits/deterministic_deployment.md rename to collections/tech/zos/benefits/zero_chance.md index 0926675..63920e1 100644 --- a/collections/tech/zos/benefits/deterministic_deployment.md +++ b/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zero_chance.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -## Deterministic Deployment +## Zero-Chance = Deterministic Deployment ![](img/smartcontract_deploy.png) @@ -16,10 +16,6 @@ Metadata is exposed. The system sees the full tree of the image, but data itself It is a static agreement between farmer and user about deployment of an IT workload - no dynamic behavior for deployment at runtime - no process can start unless the files are 100% described on flist level - - - - ### There are multiple ways to create an flist: diff --git a/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_protect.md b/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_zero_tech.md similarity index 99% rename from collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_protect.md rename to collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_zero_tech.md index 11d7948..20700bd 100644 --- a/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_protect.md +++ b/collections/tech/zos/benefits/zos_zero_tech.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# ZOS Protect +# Zero-Tech - The operating system of the 3node (Zero-OS) is made to exist in environments without the presence of technical knowhow. 3nodes are made to exist everywhere where network meet a power socket. The OS does not have a login shell and does not allow people to log in with physical access to a keyboard and screen nor does it allows logins over the network. There is no way the 3node accepts user initiated login attempts. - For certified capacity a group of known strategic vendors are able to lock the [BIOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BIOS) of their server range and make sure no-one but them can unlock and change features present in the BIOS. Some vendors have an even higher degree of security and can store private keys in chips in side the computer to provider unique identification based on private keys or have mechanisms to check wether the server has been opened / tampered with in the transportation from the factory / vendor to the Farmer. All of this leads to maximum protection on the hardware level.