The Internet Needs an Upgrade
The Internet brings the world together, yet much of it is now concentrated in the hands of a few powerful corporations. This wasn't its original intent.
The Internet was envisioned as a decentralized, open space.
A tool for freedom, collaboration, and equal access for all.
ThreeFold has invented a new Data, Network, and Cloud system
as an engine for an upgraded Web4 Internet.
The Reason Behind It All
The Internet started as a peer-to-peer network, but over time it has become fragile and overly centralized. This shift has led to serious issues: data centers are extremely expensive to build and maintain, privacy and security are compromised, misinformation is rampant, and half the world remains poorly connected.
Big tech companies now dominate the Internet, tracking our activities and influencing our decisions, consolidating control in ways that don't serve everyone equally.
For +30 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to this vision, and ThreeFold is the culmination of that journey. Today, we have a fully operational product (V3) and a thriving community of farmers, users, and partners.
Therefore we believe the Internet needs a fresh start—one that addresses these challenges with a focus on authenticity, equality, and sustainability for everyone.
Planet First. People First.
AI needs to be decentralized
We are at the dawn of AI, a transformative force that will redefine how we live, work, and interact with technology. AI presents an incredible opportunity for humanity, however, as AI systems become more powerful, their control sits in the hands of a few corporations, raising serious concerns around privacy, bias, accessibility, and so on.
Further, centralized cloud providers are bottlenecks, as AI compute demand is outpacing supply and training AI models is too expensive.
We must not repeat mistakes of the past. Without decentralization, AI will remain controlled by a few corporations—limiting accessibility, innovation, and independence. To ensure AI benefits everyone, we must advocate for decentralized, open-source AI models that are transparent, ethical, and community-driven. And this can only happen on an infrastructure like ThreeFold.
Web4 is the vision
Web4 is the next evolution of the Internet – built on decentralization and collaboration between humans and machines. It is a more sustainable, autonomous system where people have control over their data, leveraging decentralized infrastructure (3Nodes) and AI-powered assistants – and enables privacy and security through secure 3Phones and smart routers.
The Decentralized Cloud was the base layer to create Web4.
ThreeFold’s Journey
Over the past decades, we’ve tackled complex challenges in areas such as data storage, secure overlay networking, and autonomous cloud security. With significant experience in Internet and Cloud and a strong vision for the future, these pivotal milestones have shaped our growth and drive us towards a better digital future.
- 10+ years of Development.
- Built decentralized, autonomous, edge internet technology
- 50m dollars invested by founders, community, and TF Tech investors.
- Open Source Development.
- 50+ Countries.
- 50,000+ Cores.
- 25,000,000 GB of Storage
- Thousands of enthusiasts actively engage with and contribute to the evolution of the ThreeFold Network.
- Decentralized reliable compute, network and storage layer for Web 2-3.
- Commitments from wonderful projects to build on top of us.
- Introduce 3Phone & 3Router.
- Introduce decentralized AI infrastructure and capabilities.
- Expand the network considerably.
- Build a network of commercial farmers for optimal performance and uptime.
- Continue Web4 expansion through delivery of 3Phone and 3Router.
- Expand the network considerably.
- Build a network of commercial farmers for optimal performance and uptime.
- Continue Web4 expansion through delivery of 3Phone and 3Router.
- An upgraded Internet for Billions.
- A planet-and-people-first hybrid of Humans and machines delivers on the promise of Augmented Collective Intelligence.
- Open Source.
- Authenticity.
- Simplicity.
Founded by Internet 1.0 Pioneers
and All of You
The founders have been working in Internet technology since its early days when it operated as a decentralized, peer-to-peer network. ThreeFold is an open-source movement driven by a dedicated team and a vibrant community of contributors helping to bring our shared vision to life.
The project is supported by over 50 full-time active developers.