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@@ -46,17 +46,17 @@ const metadata = {
     columns={3}
     items={[
       {
-        description: '<a href= "/elastio">Read More</a>',
+        description: '<a href= "/elestio">Read More</a>',
       },
     ]}
     image={{
-      src: '~/assets/images/elastio.png',
+      src: '~/assets/images/elestio_pic.png',
       alt: 'Colorful Image',
       loading: 'eager',
     }}
   >
     <Fragment slot="content">
-      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">Elastio</h2>
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">Elestio</h2>
       <p>
         Elestio is an innovative platform dedicated to providing cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) and services to users worldwide. With a focus on accessibility, security, and user empowerment, Elestio aims to revolutionize the way individuals interact with decentralized technologies.
       </p>
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ const metadata = {
       },
     ]}
     image={{
-      src: '~/assets/images/sikana.png',
+      src: '~/assets/images/partner_sikana.png',
       alt: 'Colorful Image',
       loading: 'eager',
     }}
@@ -95,6 +95,144 @@ const metadata = {
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+  <Content2
+    link="~/assets/images/mission.jpg"
+    id="mission"
+    columns={3}
+    items={[
+      {
+        description: '<a href= "/earth_wallet">Read More</a>',
+      },
+    ]}
+    image={{
+      src: '~/assets/images/partner_social.png',
+      alt: 'Colorful Image',
+      loading: 'eager',
+    }}
+  >
+    <Fragment slot="content">
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">Earth Wallet</h2>
+      <p>
+        Earth Wallet is a cutting-edge digital wallet solution designed to empower users with secure, decentralized control over their digital assets. With a focus on accessibility, security, and sustainability, Earth Wallet offers a seamless and user-friendly interface for managing various cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.
+      </p>
+    </Fragment>
+
+    <Fragment slot="bg">
+      <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-transparent"></div>
+    </Fragment>
+  </Content2>
+
+  <Content2
+    isReversed
+    link="~/assets/images/mission.jpg"
+    id="mission"
+    columns={3}
+    items={[
+      {
+        description: '<a href= "/tanzania_sovereign_internet">Read More</a>',
+      },
+    ]}
+    image={{
+      src: '~/assets/images/dy.png',
+      alt: 'Colorful Image',
+      loading: 'eager',
+    }}
+  >
+    <Fragment slot="content">
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">Tanzania Sovereign Internet</h2>
+      <p>
+        ThreeFold, through its Dunia Yetu initiative, has embarked on a mission to build a sovereign internet infrastructure by Tanzanians for Tanzanians, empowering people to take control and benefit from their own digital lives. Discover our key partners and the projects we support in Tanzania.
+      </p>
+    </Fragment>
+
+    <Fragment slot="bg">
+      <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-transparent"></div>
+    </Fragment>
+  </Content2>
+
+   <Content2
+    link="~/assets/images/mission.jpg"
+    id="mission"
+    columns={3}
+    items={[
+      {
+        description: '<a href= "/digital_freezone">Read More</a>',
+      },
+    ]}
+    image={{
+      src: '~/assets/images/partner_ourworld.png',
+      alt: 'Colorful Image',
+      loading: 'eager',
+    }}
+  >
+    <Fragment slot="content">
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">Digital FreeZone</h2>
+      <p>
+        The OurWorld Digital FreeZone, established in Zanzibar, is a groundbreaking partnership between ThreeFold and the government of Tanzania. This initiative aims to create a free sovereign digital and economic area, fostering innovation, growth, and prosperity within the region.
+      </p>
+    </Fragment>
+
+    <Fragment slot="bg">
+      <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-transparent"></div>
+    </Fragment>
+  </Content2>
+
+    <Content2
+    isReversed
+    link="~/assets/images/vverse_logo.jpg"
+    id="mission"
+    columns={3}
+    items={[
+      {
+        description: '<a href= "/vverse">Read More</a>',
+      },
+    ]}
+    image={{
+      src: '~/assets/images/vverse_pic.png',
+      alt: 'Colorful Image',
+      loading: 'eager',
+    }}
+  >
+    <Fragment slot="content">
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">VVerse</h2>
+      <p>
+        VVerse offers a cutting-edge platform for virtual socializing and entertainment. One of their first products is VinDo, the next generation communication and business tool to streamline your interactions, empower your business, simplify your workflow and amplify your results. Businesses can become virtual with VinDO and redefine customer experiences in the metaverse. 
+      </p>
+    </Fragment>
+
+    <Fragment slot="bg">
+      <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-transparent"></div>
+    </Fragment>
+  </Content2>
+
+
+   <Content2
+    link="~/assets/images/mission.jpg"
+    id="mission"
+    columns={3}
+    items={[
+      {
+        description: '<a href= "/veverse">Read More</a>',
+      },
+    ]}
+    image={{
+      src: '~/assets/images/veverse_pic.png',
+      alt: 'Colorful Image',
+      loading: 'eager',
+    }}
+  >
+    <Fragment slot="content">
+      <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight dark:text-white sm:text-3xl mb-2">VeVerse</h2>
+      <p>
+        VeVerse aims to create a virtual universe which eradicates cultural boundaries and supports the free flow of ideas and knowledge. The vision is to provide a metaverse platform which bridges virtual worlds, digital assets and communities and to empower museums, artists and game developers to construct captivating environments together where users can play, explore and connect.
+      </p>
+    </Fragment>
+
+    <Fragment slot="bg">
+      <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-transparent"></div>
+    </Fragment>
+  </Content2>
+
 </Layout>
 
 

src/pages/digital_freezone.md

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+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# OurWorld Digital Freezone (Zanzibar)
+
+![](/src/assets/images/freezone.png)
+
+ The OurWorld Digital FreeZone, established in Zanzibar, is a groundbreaking partnership between ThreeFold and the government of Tanzania. This initiative aims to create a free sovereign digital and economic area, fostering innovation, growth, and prosperity within the region.
+
+**Purpose**
+
+ The OurWorld Digital FreeZone serves as a catalyst for economic development and technological advancement in Zanzibar and beyond. By providing a conducive environment for digital ventures to thrive, the FreeZone aims to:
+* **Stimulate Economic Growth:** By attracting digital businesses and fostering entrepreneurship, the FreeZone contributes to the expansion of Zanzibar's economy and the creation of employment opportunities.
+* **Promote Innovation:** Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the FreeZone encourages the development of innovative solutions and technologies that address local and global challenges.
+* **Empower Entrepreneurs:** By offering affordable company licenses and streamlined processes, the FreeZone empowers entrepreneurs to pursue their business ideas and transform them into successful ventures.
+
+**Audience**
+
+The OurWorld Digital FreeZone is designed to cater to a diverse audience, including:
+* **Entrepreneurs:** Individuals with innovative ideas seeking a supportive environment to launch and grow their digital ventures.
+* **Tech Startups:** Early-stage companies looking for resources and opportunities to accelerate their growth and scale their operations.
+* **Investors:** Venture capitalists and angel investors interested in supporting promising startups and contributing to the development of the digital ecosystem.
+* **Government Agencies:** Authorities responsible for economic development and regulatory oversight, collaborating to create an enabling environment for digital innovation and investment.
+
+**Key Features**
+
+1. **Automated Onboarding Process:** OurWorld Digital FreeZone offers an automated onboarding process that ensures compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, streamlining the setup of digital ventures with ease and efficiency.
+2. **Banking & Web3 Compatibility:** Seamlessly manage both fiat and digital currencies with comprehensive banking solutions compatible with Web3 technologies, facilitating frictionless transactions and financial operations.
+3. **Built-in Legal & Tax Settlement:** Experience hassle-free business operations with built-in legal and tax settlement services, simplifying legal obligations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
+4. **Affordable & Flexible Company Licenses:** OurWorld Free Zone offers cost-effective and flexible company licenses, providing entrepreneurs with affordable options to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey and establish their ventures within the FreeZone.
+5. **Sovereign Economic Jurisdiction:** Empowering businesses to operate within an independent economic environment, the OurWorld FreeZone fosters growth and prosperity by offering businesses the freedom to innovate and grow without traditional regulatory constraints.
+6. **Powered by Data Sovereign Tech:** Your privacy, data, and security are paramount. OurWorld Digital FreeZone utilizes Quantum Safe Storage technology to safeguard digital information, ensuring data sovereignty and protection against cyber threats.
+
+![](/src/assets/images/freezone2.png)
+
+The OurWorld Digital FreeZone in Zanzibar represents a transformative partnership between ThreeFold and the government of Tanzania, aimed at creating a dynamic and innovative ecosystem for digital ventures. By providing a sovereign economic jurisdiction and a range of supportive services, the FreeZone empowers entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive, driving economic growth and prosperity within the region.
+

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+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# Earth Wallet
+
+![](/src/assets/images/earth_wallet.png)
+
+**Introduction:**
+[Earth Wallet](https://www.earthwallet.io) is a cutting-edge digital wallet solution designed to empower users with secure, decentralized control over their digital assets. With a focus on accessibility, security, and sustainability, Earth Wallet offers a seamless and user-friendly interface for managing various cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.
+
+**Partnership with ThreeFold:**
+Earth Wallet and ThreeFol's future strategic partnership would leverage the transformative potential of ThreeFold's TF Grid technology in enhancing the functionality, security, and sustainability of Earth Wallet's services.
+
+**Utilization of TF Grid:**
+
+- **Decentralized Hosting:** Earth Wallet wills utilize TF Grid's decentralized hosting infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of security and availability for its users' digital assets. By leveraging ThreeFold's grid of autonomous and decentralized nodes, Earth Wallet can offer a robust hosting environment that is resistant to traditional centralized points of failure.
+
+- **Scalability and Capacity:** Through the utilization of TF Grid, Earth Wallet will gain access to a scalable and distributed network infrastructure capable of handling varying levels of demand and workload. This ensures that Earth Wallet users experience uninterrupted access to their digital assets, even during periods of high traffic or increased activity.
+
+- **Sustainability:** By partnering with ThreeFold and utilizing TF Grid, Earth Wallet would demosnstrate a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. TF Grid's decentralized architecture reduces the energy consumption associated with traditional data centers, contributing to a more sustainable future for digital infrastructure.
+
+<div style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
+    <img src="/src/assets/images/earth_wallet_hackernoon.png" alt="social_network" width="800"/>
+</div>
+
+The partnership between Earth Wallet and ThreeFold represents a convergence of cutting-edge technology and a commitment to user empowerment, security, and sustainability. By harnessing the capabilities of TF Grid, Earth Wallet provides users with a secure, scalable, and sustainable digital wallet solution, ensuring that their digital assets are always within reach, while also contributing to the advancement of decentralized technology and environmental stewardship.

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+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# Scaling Bitcoin
+
+Earth Staking’s Social Network is the first Bitcoin Staking Layer 2 on Earth, designed to provide users with a more cost-effective, efficient and eco-friendly experience. Their mission is to decentralize scaling solutions for Bitcoin and create social networks that prioritize the well-being of Earth and its inhabitants. Having jointly identified challenges currently confronting Bitcoin and its alternatives, ThreeFold and Social Network have partnered together to improve the accessibility, security, scalability, reliability and energy efficiency of the Bitcoin Network.
+
+<br>
+
+<div style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
+    <img src="/src/assets/images/social_network.png" alt="social_network" width="800"/>
+</div>
+
+<br>
+
+Social Network will be integrated with and enhanced by ThreeFold technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, ThreeFold’s decentralized cloud – featuring Quantum Safe Storage and the Mycelium Network – as well as decentralized computation, and Zero OS. ThreeFold's infrastructure provides the ideal backbone for Earth Staking's ambitions, offering a robust, low-level decentralized framework perfectly suited to empower its vision.
+
+<br/>
+
+The partnership is also focused on advancing the development of cross-chain communication technology for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others – enhancing scale, security, ease of use, and energy efficiency. To this end, ThreeFold and Earth Staking will look to create a seamless, frictionless, easy-to-use EarthWallet and node with built-in BTC Staking, ETH Light, and Nostr functionalities. 
+
+<br>
+
+Our partnership agreement was formalized in January 2024 and we are now in the process of technical implementation.

src/pages/elestio.md

@@ -2,15 +2,16 @@
 layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
 ---
 
-# Elastio
+# Elestio
 
-![](~/assets/images/elastio.png)
+![](/src/assets/images/elestio_main.png)
 
-**Introduction:**
 [Elestio](https://www.elest.io) is an innovative platform dedicated to providing cutting-edge decentralized applications (dApps) and services to users worldwide. With a focus on accessibility, security, and user empowerment, Elestio aims to revolutionize the way individuals interact with decentralized technologies.
 
-**Soon: Apps Hosted on the Grid:**
- ThreeFold's TF Grid is able to host a diverse range of decentralized applications. These applications span various categories, including finance, social networking, gaming, and more. By hosting Elestio on the TF Grid, we would provide a high availability, security, and scalability for Elestio's users, offering a seamless and reliable experience across all its offerings.
+**Coming Soon:** 
+
+**Apps Hosted on the Grid:**
+ThreeFold's TF Grid is able to host a diverse range of decentralized applications. These applications span various categories, including finance, social networking, gaming, and more. By hosting Elestio on the TF Grid, we would provide a high availability, security, and scalability for Elestio's users, offering a seamless and reliable experience across all its offerings.
 
 **Benefits for Users:**
 1. **Enhanced Security:** With Elestio's applications hosted on the TF Grid, users can enjoy enhanced security and data privacy. The decentralized nature of the grid minimizes the risk of single points of failure and unauthorized access, ensuring that users have full control over their data and transactions.
@@ -19,5 +20,4 @@ layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
 
 3. **Scalability and Performance:** By leveraging the TF Grid's scalable infrastructure, Elestio can effortlessly accommodate growing user demands and ensure optimal performance for its applications. Whether it's handling a surge in user activity or scaling up resources for new features, Elestio's users can expect a consistently smooth and responsive experience.
 
-**Soon:**
 In the near future, users will have the opportunity to host Elestio applications on the TF Grid. This upcoming feature will empower individuals to contribute to the decentralized ecosystem by hosting and participating in the Elestio network, further enhancing the platform's resilience, decentralization, and accessibility.

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@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@ layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
 
 # Sikana: Education for All
 
-![](~/assets/images/sikana.png)
-
+![](~/assets/images/partner_sikana.png)
 
 [Sikana](https://www.sikana.tv/), a platform dedicated to providing education for all, has delivered over 400 million lessons through free educational videos. However, the platform has faced financial challenges in hosting its content at scale. In collaboration with ThreeFold, Sikana aims to overcome these challenges and further its mission of providing accessible education by creating local content in native languages and hosting it on local infrastructure. This partnership will empower communities worldwide with knowledge and skills, irrespective of their financial or geographical limitations.
 

src/pages/tanzania_sovereign_internet.md

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+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# Tanzania Sovereign Internet
+
+ThreeFold, through its Dunia Yetu initiative, has embarked on a mission to build a sovereign internet infrastructure by Tanzanians for Tanzanians, empowering people to take control and benefit from their own digital lives.  Discover our key partners and the projects we support in Tanzania.
+
+## Tanzania Sovereign Internet Partnership with ThreeFold
+
+ThreeFold is proud to announce its partnership with the government of Tanzania to establish a sovereign internet, a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionize Tanzania's startup ecosystem. Through this collaboration, ThreeFold aims to empower Tanzania with decentralized internet infrastructure, reducing reliance on internationally controlled internet services and fostering digital sovereignty.
+
+![](~/assets/images/tanzania1.png)
+
+**What is the Partnership About?**
+
+The partnership between ThreeFold and Tanzania revolves around the establishment of a sovereign internet infrastructure. This initiative is part of the 'Dunia Yetu' program, which aims to incubate and support digital projects in Tanzania. Through Dunia Yetu, local innovators will receive support such as IT mentorship and access to decentralized hosting solutions provided by ThreeFold. This collaboration creates a peer-to-peer platform that empowers local entrepreneurs and startups to develop and host their products and services on local servers.
+
+**How Does ThreeFold Support?**
+
+ThreeFold's decentralized cloud aims to support Tanzania's sovereign internet architecture. By leveraging ThreeFold's technology, Tanzania can establish a robust and secure internet infrastructure that is resilient to external control and censorship. Through the 'Dunia Yetu' program, local innovators can access decentralized hosting solutions offered by ThreeFold, reducing costs and improving data sovereignty. Additionally, ThreeFold provides IT mentorship and support to ensure the success of digital projects incubated under the program.
+
+**Why is it Important?**
+
+The establishment of a sovereign internet in Tanzania holds significant economic and strategic importance. By reducing reliance on international internet services, Tanzania can save billions of dollars annually and protect its foreign reserves. 
+
+Learn more about [Dunia Yetu](https://www.threefold.io/partners/tanzania-sovereign-internet/) and the new Tanzanian internet.
+
+## Empowering Women and Youth in Tanzania
+
+At ThreeFold, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our ecosystem and beyond. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, bringing us closer to our goal of building a more sustainable and equitable digital future for all. 
+
+![](~/assets/images/znzpic.png)
+
+Through Dunia Yetu, in partnership with [H.E.R DAO](https://www.her-dao.xyz/), a women-centered developer DAO with a focus on inclusivity, we aim to empower women and youth in Tanzania by providing access to education, opportunities, and resources in the tech sector. By fostering diversity and inclusion in Tanzania’s digital ecosystem, we can unlock the untapped potential of women and youth, driving economic growth and innovation.
+
+H.E.R DAO has already established a presence in East Africa, aiming to diversify the blockchain ecosystem and uplift marginalized communities through initiatives like Hackathons and conferences. Their mission focuses on fostering WEB 3 adoption and empowering individuals across the continent. Discover [more](https://www.her-dao.xyz/subchapters).
+
+Together, we laid the groundwork for future collaborations and initiatives that will continue to champion diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the digital space in Tanzania. 
+
+## Africa Amini Alama
+
+Over the past fifteen years, [Africa Amini Alama](https://africaaminialama.com/en/) - which translates as “Africa, I believe in you” - is a Charitable Organisation that has performed many miracles in healthcare, education and social impact in Tanzania. A shy 4-year-old becomes a confident high school student. A Maasai woman is saved, just in time, from a serious illness thanks to a gynaecological examination. A single woman can once again support herself and her children thanks to her participation in a chicken-raising project. A teacher they've employed for many years innovates school teaching thanks to the knowledge he's just acquired. 
+
+It's these countless individual stories that touch the heart and make all the difference; these testimonials, and the story of Africa Amini Alama, illustrate the profound impact of their work. 
+
+![](~/assets/images/africaaminialama.png)
+
+At ThreeFold, we have a vision for a better world for everyone, and we believe that we can all make a difference. The inspiring work of Africa Amini Alama aligns with our commitment to creating positive change and improving lives, showing that collective efforts can lead to significant, meaningful progress.
+
+ThreeFold could help amplify Africa Amini Alama's impact by implementing its technology to enhance various aspects of their initiatives. ThreeFold's decentralized internet platform can provide reliable and affordable connectivity in remote areas, enabling better access to online educational resources and telemedicine services. 
+
+In addition to reliable connectivity, ThreeFold can bring several other benefits to Africa Amini Alama:
+
+- **Digital Literacy and Skills Training**: ThreeFold can provide digital literacy programs and IT skills training for community members, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to participate in the digital economy.
+
+- **Sustainable Energy Solutions**: ThreeFold's infrastructure can support sustainable energy solutions, such as solar-powered internet nodes, ensuring that even the most remote areas can have access to power and connectivity without relying on traditional energy sources.
+
+- **Community-driven Applications**: ThreeFold’s platform can host and support the development of community-driven applications tailored to the specific needs of Africa Amini Alama’s projects. These applications can address various local challenges, from healthcare management to agricultural planning.
+
+- **Support for Entrepreneurs and Startups**: By providing the necessary digital infrastructure, ThreeFold can support local entrepreneurs and startups, fostering innovation and creating new business opportunities within the community.
+
+By leveraging ThreeFold's technology, Africa Amini Alama could expand its reach, improve its operational efficiency, and continue transforming lives across the region.
+
+ 
+

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+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# A Sovereign Internet, By and For Tanzania**
+The current centralized Internet model works for the few and is GDP negative for most countries. Most nations do not own their Internet, instead with fiber optic cables transferring and storing their data in data centers in the Global North. A relatively small set of big companies have access to and control over the data of billions of citizens, making us a product. The result is a loss of national money, data, sovereignty and influence.
+
+<br>
+
+Our feasibility study showed that Tanzania is losing around 10 Billion USD per year from not having their own infrastructure and applications. The current centralized model needs to change.
+
+<br>
+
+**Centralized model vs ThreeFold model**
+
+<br>
+
+<div class="object-cover w-full" style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
+    <img src="/src/assets/images/todays_internet.png" alt="tanzania_sovereign_internet"/>
+</div>
+
+<br>
+
+<div class="object-cover w-full" style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
+    <img src="/src/assets/images/threefold_internet.jpeg" alt="tanzania_sovereign_internet"/>
+</div>
+
+<br>
+
+Tanzania shares this vision and together with ThreeFold has embarked on a mission to build their own sovereign Internet infrastructure where the people are in control and are the ones benefiting from their own digital lives. To achieve this mission, Tanzania’s ICT Commission has partnered with us to leverage ThreeFold technology to enable a Tanzanian-owned Internet infrastructure and allow local communities to build the digital solutions that they need and want on top of the grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+ThreeFold’s unique technology is ideal for this transformative project because of its affordability, efficiency, accessibility, reliability, security, sustainability and ability to be co-owned. By focusing on everyone owning and running things together, an autonomous digital future shaped by the community will become a reality. It will be a Tanzanian internet designed by and for the people.  
+
+<br>
+
+The project “Dunia Yetu”, meaning Our World in Swahili, was announced in January 2024 at a conference in Dar Es Salaam organized by ThreeFold and Tanzania’s ICT Commission. The next steps which the team is currently working on include helping local communities to deploy nodes across Dar es Salaam as well as opening a coworking hub. This hub will empower startups and entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam to learn more about the ThreeFold grid and focus on knowledge sharing to help them build their own digital solutions on top of the grid. Learn more about Tanzania’s new internet [here](https://www.threefold.io/newsroom/duniayetulaunchdar/). 
+
+<br/>
+
+<div style="padding:56.63% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/919967495?h=340e62170b&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="TBC NEWS JANUARY 19, 2024 | Sovereign internet: A game changer to Tanzania"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>
+
+<br/>
+
+**Empowering women and youth in Tanzania**
+
+At ThreeFold, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our ecosystem and beyond. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, bringing us closer to our goal of building a more sustainable and equitable digital future for all. 
+
+<br/>
+
+Through Dunia Yetu, in partnership with [H.E.R DAO](https://www.her-dao.xyz/), a women-centered developer DAO with a focus on inclusivity, we aim to empower women and youth in Tanzania by providing access to education, opportunities, and resources in the tech sector. By fostering diversity and inclusion in Tanzania’s digital ecosystem, we can unlock the untapped potential of women and youth, driving economic growth and innovation.
+
+<br/>
+
+H.E.R DAO has already established a presence in East Africa, aiming to diversify the blockchain ecosystem and uplift marginalized communities through initiatives like Hackathons and conferences. Their mission focuses on fostering WEB 3 adoption and empowering individuals across the continent. Discover [more](https://www.her-dao.xyz/subchapters).
+
+<br/>
+
+Together, we laid the groundwork for future collaborations and initiatives that will continue to champion diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the digital space in Tanzania. 
+
+<br>
+
+<div class="object-cover w-full" style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
+    <img src="/src/assets/images/todays_internet.png" alt="tanzania_sovereign_internet"/>
+</div>
+
+<br>
+
+**Africa Alimi Alana**
+
+Over the past fifteen years, [Africa Amini Alama](https://africaaminialama.com/en/) - which translates as “Africa, I believe in you” - has performed many miracles, big and small. A shy 4-year-old becomes a confident high school student. A Maasai woman is saved, just in time, from a serious illness thanks to a gynaecological examination. A single woman can once again support herself and her children thanks to her participation in a chicken-raising project. A teacher they've employed for many years innovates school teaching thanks to the knowledge he's just acquired. 
+
+It's these countless individual stories that touch the heart and make all the difference. These stories, and the story of Africa Amini Alama, illustrate the profound impact of their work. 
+
+ThreeFold could help amplify Africa Amini Alama's impact by implementing its technology to enhance various aspects of their initiatives. ThreeFold's decentralized internet platform can provide reliable and affordable connectivity in remote areas, enabling better access to online educational resources and telemedicine services. 
+
+By leveraging ThreeFold's technology, Africa Amini Alama could expand its reach, improve its operational efficiency, and continue transforming lives across the region.

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@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+layout: ~/layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
+---
+
+# A Metaverse eradicating cultural boundaries
+
+![](/src/assets/images/veverse_pic.png)
+
+[VeVerse](https://veverse.com) aims to create a virtual universe which eradicates cultural boundaries and supports the free flow of ideas and knowledge. The vision is to provide a metaverse platform which bridges virtual worlds, digital assets and communities and to empower museums, artists and game developers to construct captivating environments together where users can play, explore and connect.
+
+One of the critical moments which inspired this project was when VeVerse’s founder, Vasily Gnuchev, traveled to Egypt. In his own words “experiencing the rich history and art of this ancient civilization firsthand, I became even more determined to create a platform where such wonders could be shared with people worldwide.” It was on this trip Vasily met ThreeFold co-founder Kristof De Spiegeleer, who shared a passion for art and decentralization and whose encouragement played a crucial role in propelling VeVerse’s first project, Artheon, forward. Artheon is a virtual museum which breaks down cultural barriers by providing global access to artistic masterpieces. Check out this fascinating project [here](https://artheon3d.veverse.com/) and visualize it in the video below.
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+One of the problems facing VeVerse, and all other metaverse products in existence, is the inadequate computational and connectivity infrastructure available today. Current infrastructure lacks the speed and capacity to power such expansive digital experiences. Latency levels are also significantly higher than the almost zero latency requirements of metaverse data being stored in close proximity to users. Edge computing emerges as a vital solution to realizing the metaverse, offering decentralized local data storage hardware that drastically reduces latency by storing data closer to users. This is where ThreeFold steps in as a pivotal player, offering the largest decentralized grid globally, equipped with edge cloud and computing capabilities essential for powering the metaverse's future. The partnership between ThreeFold and VeVerse will help bring cultural artworks and historical artifacts to billions. Help host this innovative solution by expanding ThreeFold’s cloud capacity.

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+# A cutting-edge Metaverse platform
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+VVerse offers a cutting-edge platform for virtual socializing and entertainment. One of their first products is [VinDo](https://www.vindo.ai/), the next generation communication and business tool to streamline your interactions, empower your business, simplify your workflow and amplify your results. Businesses can become virtual with VinDO and redefine customer experiences in the metaverse. Checkout the demo video below to see this metaverse in action.
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+VVerse has chosen to partner with ThreeFold as its infrastructure partner due to its unparalleled capabilities in powering the metaverse's evolution. With ThreeFold's decentralized grid and edge cloud computing, VVerse aims to overcome the limitations of current infrastructure, particularly in terms of latency and scalability. ThreeFold's edge cloud infrastructure minimizes latency, enabling real-time interactions in VR and AR settings. Users will experience seamless interactions and immersive experiences without delays. As VVerse anticipates an influx of users engaging in diverse activities simultaneously, ThreeFold's infrastructure offers scalable solutions. This ensures that the platform can efficiently handle spikes in demand, providing a smooth experience for all users.
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+**An immersive Digital FreeZone** 
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+ODEZ (OurWorld Digital Economic Zone) is a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering a thriving digital economy in Zanzibar, using VinDo Metaverse. This project is a collaboration between OurWorld (ThreeFold’s venture creator), VVerse, and the Government of Zanzibar to create a digital economic free zone that supports startup growth and digital innovation. 
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+The platform offers: 
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+- **Digital Economic Freezone:** Establishing a regulatory framework that fosters digital business activities and attracts global tech companies.
+- **Startup Support:** Providing resources, funding, and mentorship to help startups flourish in a conducive environment.
+- **Innovation Hub:** Creating a space where entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators can collaborate and bring groundbreaking ideas to life.
+- **Infrastructure Development:** Building state-of-the-art digital infrastructure to support the seamless operation of businesses within the zone
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+Watch our demo and experience the future of digital innovation of the OurWorld Economic Digital Zone: 
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+Through strategic partnerships with metaverse innovators like VVerse, we are paving the way for a future where digital and physical realities seamlessly coalesce. Together, these efforts propel the metaverse towards its full potential, revolutionizing digital experiences for users worldwide.