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ThreeFold delivers the plumbing layer for a better Internet which has the potential to achieve Augmented Collective Intelligence. We call such a system Web4.

ThreeFold might be the only platform in the world providing Web4 Network, Data and Cloud Capabilities in one system.

3 Required Levels​

Together with our partners, we have all required parts to make it happen on 3 levels:

Personal Level:​

  • Agent Layer: Every person owns a Personal Digital Assistant, managing their digital life.
  • Identity Layer: Strong reputation management, proof of authenticity, a global name system.
  • Intelligence Layer: Decentralized, personal AI systems for collaboration & augmented intelligence.
  • Transaction Layer: Fully integrated with Web3 systems and beyond, e.g. mutual credit, …

Infrastructure Level:​

  • Network Layer: Redesign of how communication happens with a private and more scalable network layer.
  • Data Layer: Redesign of how we share, distribute and store data.
  • Serverless Compute Layer: Allow code to run close to where participants and data are.
  • Cloud Layer: Run VMs and containers as part of the ecosystem with Web2 compatibility layer.

Physical Level​

  • Routers: Route between old and new web, and create new secure communication channels.
  • Nodes: Deliver AI, Data, Compute to the ecosystem.
  • Phones: Our personal device, capable of building a meshed network, offline support with catchup.
  • Desktops: Any current Linux, Windows, macOS desktop seamlessly integrates.

The following are the required components to make all this possible:

  • Zero-OS: Custom lightweight operating system for nodes built on the Linux kernel.
    • Self-healing and automated resource management via bare metal ThreeFold nodes.
  • Mycelium: End-to-end encrypted network always using the shortest path.
  • Quantum Safe Storage resistant to quantum computer attacks and data can never be lost.
  • Hero Agent (v4): Ready to build the apps of the future in full compatibility with web3.
  • Smart Contract for IT: Blockchain-based resource allocation with signed contracts.
    • Secure, transparent transaction mechanisms for deployment of solutions on the ThreeFold Grid.

For more information, read the ThreeFold Tech ebook.