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collections/bestkeptsecret/architecture.md

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+## Architecture
+
+![image alt text](img/architecture.png)
+
+Our autonomous technology enables anyone to become a cloud service provider and a network operator (as of our V4.0), and, in the future, it may even allow us to act as our own telecom providers (5G). The challenge to make this accessible was to make this possible without requiring technical expertise, which led us to develop an autonomous system that can self-heal while still providing users with full control over where their data and applications are hosted.
+
+![image alt text](img/3node_simple.png)
+
+Our system comprises several highly innovative components, with the three main ones being:
+
+* Zero-OS, our open-source low-level operating system, which enables anyone to become a cloud provider. This operating system supports all required Web2 and Web3 workloads.
+
+* Mycelium, our networking layer, which can create networks on both physical and logical levels, fully interconnecting with existing Internet networks. It offers privacy and redundancy that are currently not possible elsewhere. In version 4.0 we will be supporting meshed wireless, lorawan (like helium) and even 5G base stations.
+
+* Our Quantum Safe Storage system, which is capable of storing data in ways that are indestructible, efficient, and ultra-scalable. Previous versions of this system are widely used to store Zetabytes of information by large organizations.

collections/bestkeptsecret/concept.md

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+## Concept
+
+The Internet roughly needs 3 layers to function: (1) a network which allows us to communicate, (2) servers providing compute and storage space, and (3) applications delivering the Internet experiences to you.
+
+
+![image alt text](img/compute_net_app.png)
+
+The current architecture is implemented in a flawed manner, where our digital presence is monetized by large corporations, and the traffic patterns are inefficient (for instance, a Zoom call between two people in Zanzibar might be routed through Europe). Additionally, we are in the midst of a cyber pandemic for which standard clouds don’t have enough defense.
+
+![image alt text](img/dc_old.png)
+
+We cannot solve these problems by using the same thinking that created them over the last 30 years. Our tech founders, who are among the original Internet pioneers, have been inventing and creating solutions to overcome the biggest bottlenecks facing the Internet today. Furthermore, this was done, not on the application level, but at the lower infrastructure level.
+
+We welcome the emergence of Web3 and the current decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) movement; however, it's important to note that many of these projects are still relying on centralized infrastructures, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and other centralized data centers. For true decentralization to be achieved, projects such as ours are essential.

collections/bestkeptsecret/home.md

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+# ThreeFold, the best kept secret of the Internet & DePIN Space.
+
+ThreeFold is the best kept secret of the Internet and has the power to reshape how the Internet works. 
+We are now ready to go viral in our 3-phase journey, and we hope you will join us on our exciting path.
+
+!!include page:concept
+
+!!include page:tfgrid_intro
+
+!!include page:architecture
+
+!!include page:next_phase
+
+!!include page:we_have_all_needed
+
+!!include page:tft_vs_inca
+
+!!include page:references

collections/bestkeptsecret/img/.done

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+cloud_close_to_use.png
+cloud_close_to_use2.png
+dc_old.png
+top_depin.png
+vr_streaming.png

collections/bestkeptsecret/lets_have_fun.md

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+
+## Let's have fun, it's a game, let's create our own Internet, viral expansion
+
+Only for true believers, not for the pump and dumpers. Invitation only basis. You need to receive a referral code from a friend before you can access our portal and be part of our phase 2 rollout.
+
+Node Expansion
+
+* Claim your area on our Global Map and deploy a computer (3Node) and optionally also offer wireless connectivity (meshed peer-to-peer) to people around you.
+
+* For each active node deployed in a "red zone" who achieves uptime of 99%, you will receive the option to buy a certain amount of TFT at 0.15 USD (our entry price of INCA). This means that, as our token goes up in value, you will have the option to buy TFT cheaper compared to the market price. 
+
+* The first 100,000 nodes as deployed in an "orange or red zone" will receive reward boosters (1.5x)
+
+User Expansion
+
+* Become part of our viral movement: for each person you bring into the system who shows ownership of at least 10,000 TFT, you will receive the option to buy 2,000 TFT at 0.15 USD (limited to 100m TFT).
+
+* These TFT can be exchanged to INCA, which is our mutual credit currency for the our Grid 
+(our new Internet) and the ONLY way to sell/buy services on that network of capacity.
+
+![image alt text](img/stats.png)
+
+The above shows the current deployed capacity… and this is only the beginning!

collections/bestkeptsecret/next_phase.md

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+## We are ready to go to our next phase
+
+### Phase 1: We made it work = ThreeFold Grid is alive and the most incredible technology has been proven to work.
+
+We had to achieve what seemed impossible. Can we develop a new foundational layer that could serve as the base layer for any web2 or web3 project in the world to deploy upon? Can we tackle and potentially resolve some of the most challenging issues for the infrastructure layer that empowers our digital life?
+
+We needed to develop a sort of super cloud as an alternative to the centralized clouds like Amazon and Google. This supercloud can grow to planetary scale and can be provided by everyone without technical knowledge. It can  run autonomously and it has the potential to run any Internet web2 and web3 workloads.
+
+It has taken us over 20 years to prove that:
+
+* A new Physical Server Operating System can be developed, which is autonomous and can be deployed by anyone, anywhere, establishing a new foundation on top of which applications can run.
+
+* A new Storage System can be created which is more efficient, hyper scalable and cannot be hacked, not even by quantum computers.
+
+* A new Network System can be created which has the power to let us communicate over any possible medium (5G, fiber, satellite), is end-to-end encrypted, is capable of restoring any broken connection in real time, and is always looking for the shortest path between participants on this network.
+
+To arrive at this point:
+
+* Over the past two decades, 7 companies have been created with the goal of tackling some of these challenging problems. These companies have since been acquired by larger corporations, and their technology is widely used today, significantly contributing to the Internet.
+
+* Within ThreeFold itself, $50,000,000 has been invested by our community members, TF farmers, and technology companies. The TFT token symbolizes the collective effort of our ecosystem.
+
+* The TFT has played a crucial role in enabling the funding and growth of this highly ambitious project. The maximum supply of TFT is set at 1,000,000,000 TFT, which we anticipate reaching in the coming months. Currently, our market capitalization stands at just $15,000,000.
+
+* A venture creator has been established in Mauritius with a focus on emerging countries to deploy this new type of Internet system, and two countries have already signed up for it.
+
+* We have developed additional incredible technologies to address the challenges associated with this radically new approach.
+
+### Phase 2: We go viral = let's buy our tokens back and deploy +10,000 additional nodes
+
+It's now time to go viral, we want to use the power of human networks to expand and grow our project before going mainstream in phase 3.
+
+Our aim for phase 2:
+
+* Deploy +10,000 additional nodes in the field. Already today, we have probably the biggest network of compute and storage capacity in the world. That being said, we want to grow this 50x.
+
+* Create a network of +10,000 like minded souls who will be the base of this revolution which has the power to reshape how we communicate and build our future digital life.
+
+* Buy as many TFT as we can to have them when we enter Phase 3.
+
+We now have the capability to truly build our own Internet where we build our own communication, compute, storage and network layer. Imagine the possibilities: true freedom.
+
+### Phase 3: We go mainstream = ThreeFold will be launched on a global base.
+
+It's now time to go mainstream, we are looking for a team who will bring our project forward and make sure the world knows about it. In parallel to Phase 2, fundraising is going on to empower our global commercial launch.  This team will make sure the world knows about ThreeFold and the importance of our project.
+
+This phase will be mainly in parallel to Phase 2 and we expect Phase 3 to start within 3 to 6 months from now.
+
+DePIN is happening and growing right now, 
+
+![image alt text](img/top_depin.png)
+
+In our opinion, we are just at the beginning of the journey for DePIN. ThreeFold has more alive compute and storage capacity and more foundational relevant technology compared to any projects displayed above.
+
+We are not a competitor: we deliver a layer which is needed by all those projects. We are a true decentralized cloud layer which can serve as a basis for all those projects. 
+
+**Each of the players above can be deployed on top of ThreeFold, while ThreeFold can not live on top of them. **
+
+**With appropriate team and funding, we have all it takes to be a top 10 player.**

collections/bestkeptsecret/references.md

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+## References
+
+* [Statistics of our network](img/https://next.dashboard.grid.tf/#/tf-grid/node-statistics/)
+
+* [Dashboard for our community](img/https://next.dashboard.grid.tf/)
+
+* [Manual for system administrators](img/https://manual.grid.tf/system_administrators/system_administrators.html)
+
+* [Manual for farmers](img/https://manual.grid.tf/farmers/farmers.html) (current version, new one is changing).
+
+* [Manual for developers](img/https://manual.grid.tf/developers/developers.html)

collections/bestkeptsecret/tfgrid_intro.md

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+## The ThreeFold Grid = Our Decentralized Internet & Cloud System
+
+![image alt text](img/cloud_close_to_use.png)
+
+What we provide is not simply an algorithm, but a foundational layer, and this layer is a requirement for other projects to be successful in a true decentralized manner.
+
+We represent the foundational layer on top of which many other layers may be built.
+
+![image alt text](img/cloud_close_to_use2.png)

collections/bestkeptsecret/tft_vs_inca.md

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+## TFT vs INCA![image alt text](img/inca_mutual_credit.png)
+
+TFT - our reserved currency, the result of having created our system (1 billion TFT)
+
+* TFT is needed to be able to buy INCA which is needed to buy Cloud and Internet Connectivity.
+
+* TFT is needed to prove reputation for a 3Node.
+				*i.e. to show the community that you have invested in the ecosystem*
+
+* TFT is needed to get a discount.
+*				**i.e. the amount of TFT in your wallet defines the discount levels*
+
+INCA - the mutual credit currency used to buy/sell capacity on the TF Grid for cloud, connectivity, compute, storage and network services. INCA can only be bought for min 0.15 USD and results in 1 locked TFT.
+
+For the first year, there is a 1-1 mapping between TFT & INCA, for each INCA in the system there needs to be 1 TFT in the wallet of the user.  The Internet Cloud & Connectivity is +1 trillion USD Business. Our current market cap of TFT is 15m USD.

collections/bestkeptsecret/upcoming_workloads.md

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+## Upcoming Workloads 
+
+* [https://elest.io/](img/https://elest.io/)
+
+    * Super nice enterprise capable multi cloud front end, +1,000 customers and growing fast.
+
+    * TF will offer elest.io rebranded to some government use cases as well as Elest will promote us.
+
+* https://nodeshift.com/
+
+   *  Virtual Machine management interface, already integrated with ThreeFold
+
+* [https://www.earthwallet.io/](img/https://www.earthwallet.io/) 
+
+    * ThreeFold has been chosen to be the default deployment partner for their Earth nodes as well as Nostr Nodes. All Nodes will use Mycelium and our Quantum Safe Storage system.
+
+    * Earth Wallet is a very exciting project combining social media as well as BTC ultra fast payments.
+
+* [https://www.holochain.org/](img/https://www.holochain.org/) 
+
+    * An incredibly scalable open source P2P app framework system, ThreeFold will endorse their technology as backend for our transaction layer as well as Holochain will be fully supported to run on top of our Grid.
+
+* [A Country Sovereign internet: a game changer to Tanzania](img/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zw8hbAfbwm5uST6_zPm2Gr6e_L4tuVj_ecIyR_uCkN0/edit#heading=h.l3mcviioimzi)
+
+    * Tanzania and Zanzibar want to roll out a sovereign Internet based on ThreeFold
+
+* [VVerse = probably one of the most capable metaverse technologies ever made](img/https://www.vverse.co/)
+
+    * The ThreeFold grid will host the GPU’s and can be used to render in the cloud and use low latency connection to stream virtual reality environments which have video-like quality.
+
+    * A lot of storage & GPU capacity is required for the further roll out of this metaverse.
+
+    * This metaverse will natively support INCA and allow people to earn INCA by expanding the virtual world.
+
+* Many more to be announced … 
+
+![image alt text](img/vr_streaming.png)
+
+*These pictures show the realistic output as can be rendered from VVerse on top of ThreeFold*
+
+There are many more use cases coming, any of the above mentioned use cases can eat all capacity of our current ThreeFold grid, expansion is needed to support the needs of our upcoming ecosystem.
+

collections/bestkeptsecret/we_have_all_needed.md

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+## We have all the tech required to build an Internet from scratch if that would be needed
+
+![image alt text](img/network_layout.png)Companies or individuals can invest in computers, ThreeFold wireless routers, or even 5G mobile antennas to provide Internet and Cloud Services to those around them. Our innovation lies in simplifying something incredibly complex, making it accessible and deployable by everyone. We have developed technology that enables anyone to become a Cloud and Internet service provider by creating an autonomous system capable of self-management without the need for human intervention.
+
+Everyone can now:
+
+* Be a Cloud Provider and deliver compute, storage and AI capabilities to people around you.
+
+* Be a Wifi Provider and deliver reliable communication almost for free.
+
+* Buy Internet connectivity and resell this connectivity to the people around you.
+
+* Be a Telecom Operator and deliver 4/5G Telecommunication Services (end of 2024)
+
+The results are astonishing:
+
+* The cost of providing such infrastructure can be less than $2 USD per person per month for storage, compute, and network (telecom) services, which is significantly lower than current rates. This system has the potential to connect the 4 billion people who are currently offline, allowing anyone to earn money by providing these services without needing to be a tech expert.
+
+* More than 90% of all data can be localized, reducing bandwidth requirements to the rest of the Internet by 90%. By acting as a content delivery network (CDN), you help save on bandwidth costs for everyone, while also enhancing performance.
+
+* This platform enables new use cases, such as streaming virtual and augmented reality directly from the cloud to your mobile phone, offering ultra-realistic video quality without the need for expensive equipment.
+
+* The system is designed to withstand war or natural disasters: as long as there are enough nodes and the Mycelium network is operational, it can continue providing connectivity at any time.
+
+* Our data and applications are truly sovereign, allowing us to choose where our digital life resides. This could fundamentally change how the Internet works.