Show HN: Freenet, a peer-to-peer platform for decentralized apps
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Decentralize Everything
Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for decentralized applications: communication, collaboration, and commerce without reliance on big tech. Your computer becomes part of a global network where apps are unstoppable, interoperable, and built on open protocols.
How Freenet Works
Peers form a small-world network organized by location on a ring. Messages find their destination in just a few hops, scaling efficiently to millions of peers – no servers required.
For Users
Freenet apps run in your browser and look like normal websites, but they can’t be taken down, don’t track you, and run peer-to-peer, not on the cloud.
For Developers
Build apps with familiar tools (Rust, TypeScript) that deploy to a global network. No servers to maintain, no cloud bills, no terms of service.
For Supporters
Freenet is built by a small team, funded through grants and donations. Your support helps build decentralized internet infrastructure that matters.
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