Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for building decentralized applications. It provides the network layer that turns users’ computers into a distributed system where services can run without relying on central servers, cloud providers, or a single controlling authority.
The project is written primarily in Rust and is aimed at developers building interoperable applications that are accessed through ordinary web browsers while running over Freenet’s decentralized infrastructure.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Lets developers build decentralized services that don’t depend on central servers.
- Uses a small-world network design to route messages efficiently between peers.
- Supports browser-accessible applications that look and behave like normal websites.
- Includes developer tooling for building and testing Freenet applications.
Website: github.com/freenet/freenet-core
Support:
Developer: Freenet Project Inc.
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
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