ZeroNet: Bitcoin crypto based P2P web

ZeroNet
2 min readDec 17, 2015

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ZeroNet is a distributed P2P network and framework, that allows you to create backend-less, decentralized web applications using Bitcoin cryptography and the BitTorrent network.

Why?

  • We believe in open, free, and uncensored network and communication.
  • No single point of failure: Site remains online so long as at least 1 peer serving it.
  • No hosting costs: Sites are served by visitors.
  • Impossible to shut down: It’s nowhere because it’s everywhere.
  • Fast and works offline: You can access the site even if your internet is unavailable.

Features

  • Real-time updated sites
  • Namecoin .bit domains support
  • Easy to setup, no configuration needed: unpack & run
  • Clone websites in one click
  • Password-less BIP32 based authorization: Your account is protected by same cryptography as your Bitcoin wallet
  • Built-in SQL server with P2P data synchronization: Allows easier site development and faster page load times
  • Tor network support
  • TLS encrypted connections
  • Works with any browser/OS

Some example sites

ZeroTalk (1TaLkFrMwvbNsooF4ioKAY9EuxTBTjipT): Reddit like, Multi-user site with commenting, upvoting.

ZeroBlog (1BLogC9LN4oPDcruNz3qo1ysa133E9AGg8): Censorship resistant, one-click cloneable blog with comments.

ZeroMail (1MaiL5gfBM1cyb4a8e3iiL8L5gXmoAJu27): Secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging using ECIES and AES256.

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ZeroNet

Decentralized websites using Bitcoin crypto and the BitTorrent network — https://zeronet.io