The Internet Archive hosted the Decentralized Web Summit June 7th - 9th; more info and videos are available at decentralizedweb.net.

Why a decentralized web?

The core vision of a decentralized web is a web that respects user privacy and user data, has funding models besides ads, that is self-archiving, and cannot be censored or taken down.

All technology is political, and all technology reflects human values in its functionality. The possibility of a decentralized web is the possibility to build thoughtful technology around those values which can empower marginalized voices and bolster freedom of speech and expression.

Who's doing what

This is a small sample of the people and tools at the Summit - if something here doesn't look right, let me know.

Decentralized Webs

ZeroNet

Represented by Tamas Kocsis

ZeroNet is a peer-to-peer web built on the Bitcoin blockchain for addressing, and identity and Namecoin for .bit domains. It also has Tor support.

Freenet

Represented by Michael Grube

Freenet is a network aimed at activists and people living in repressive regimes. It uses a web of trust in high security mode, which allows users on the network to be effectively undetectable.

MaidSafe

Represented by Paige Peterson

MaidSafe's SAFE Network is soon-to-be-released decentralized internet and app infrastructure which rewards users for participating in the network.

Data Storage & Sharing

Communication & Chat

Matrix

Represented by Matthew Hodgson

Matrix is a communication platform that can integrate with existing chat tools like slack. They just released a usability-focused client, Vector.

LevelNews

Represented by Lauren Garcia

LevelNews is a leftist news aggregator designed for an open web, and dedicated to journalism without censorship.

Decentralized Development Platforms

Ethereum

Represented by Dr. Gavin Wood

Wood described Ethereum as "a distributed answer to HTTP POST" - it's a blockcahin-based platform for decentralized app development.

Urbit

Represented by Galen Wolfe-Pauly

Urbit is an operating system for a personal server that acts as a digital identity and application platform.

Blockchain Infrastructure