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. The easiest place to start is River, decentralized group chat with no company in the middle.
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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