With DECS, the developer now has the ability to freely create end-to-end encrypted snippets in a decentralized fashion.

DECS – is brought to you by:

• KRISHNA Bommana @krrish1110

• Santosh Tirunagari @tsantosh7

• Venkata Chandrasekhar @chandu_nainala

• Krishna Pemmaraju @KrishnaPemmara2

In the creators own words: DECS is “Decentralised Encrypted Code Snippets organiser for developers.“

See DECS on Product Hunt too.

One of the main reasons the creators designed DECS is in the question/answer from the creators:

Why do we need another app when we have GitHub gists, Bitbucket and Gitlab snippets?

1) Security

2) Reliability

3) Decentralized and free

4) Accessibility

Some of the features of DECS include:

• own your data
• encrypted
• organized
• import and export
• embed
• free
• ux/ui
• share

We have not tried out DECS at this time but hope we can in the future. In any event, we hope to be able to update this post as new features are added to DECS.

Please find some additional screenshots from the website for DECS.

Some basic contact information for dPage:

• DECS website
• DECS on Product hunt

Other helpful links for more information on Blockstack include:

Blockstack – the new decentralized application platform and ecosystem for the decentralized/re-decentralized internet (dApp, dApps, blockchain, bitcoin, distributed and Web 3.0)

Blockstack’s Forum

@Blockstack

Blockstack Meetups

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, distributed, blockchain, bitcoin, re-decentralizing the internet) you need to use the Blockstack browser).

For more on All things Developer^TM, see this link here. For more on the engineering meetings at Blockstack, please visit the forum. Blockstack makes the internet you use better!^TM

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With dPage, the ability to create simple public webpages that anyone – using Blockstack with a Blockstack i.d. – can access, browse and search has come to the decentralized internet within the Blockstack framework.  You can also create private encrypted webpages that you can control access to.

dPage – is brought to you by Tautvilas Mečinskas and Val Repsys (@vrepsys)

In the creators own words: “DPAGE is a webpage builder. You can build and publish simple webpages on Blockstack’s decentralized internet.”

See dPage on Product Hunt too.

Some of the features of dPage include:

• Web hosting on Blockstack – safely store and own your data/website
• Storage – use Blockstack’s Gaia or other storage options – website creator can choose
  
• Ease of Use
  
• You own all your data
• There is no vendor lock-in.
• All your private data is encrypted end-to-end
• Give your pages custom links
• Create public or private notes and snippets
• Embed social media

We have not tried out dPage at this time but hope we can in the future. In any event, we hope to be able to update this post as new features are added to dPage.

Please find some additional screenshots from the website for dPage.

Some basic contact information for dPage:

• dPage website
• dPage on Product Hunt
• dPage creator on Medium
• dPage creator on Twitter

Other helpful links for more information on Blockstack include:

Blockstack – the new decentralized application platform and ecosystem for the decentralized/re-decentralized internet (dApp, dApps, blockchain, bitcoin, distributed and Web 3.0)

Blockstack’s Forum

@Blockstack

Blockstack Meetups

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, distributed, blockchain, bitcoin, re-decentralizing the internet) you need to use the Blockstack browser).

For more on All things Developer^TM, see this link here. For more on the engineering meetings at Blockstack, please visit the forum. Blockstack makes the internet you use better!^TM

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The Stacks Genesis Block release was designed to smooth the path and further facilitate the building of decentralized applications (dApps) by developers.  In addition, the latest iteration also enabled the distribution of Stacks tokens to pre-existing purchasers and the registration of smart contracts and Stacks tokens.  For more on the latest software release, please visit the Blockstack forum page.

And, to go along with the latest release, Blockstack performed a Stacks token transfer a couple of days ago.  The Blockstack Stacks token network is now live.

Resources re: Blockstack and dApps

• Blockstack
• @blockstack
  • @blockstackapps
• Developers
  • Introduction
    • • Papers
      • Videos
    • Tutorials
      • (e.g., todo and multi-player storage)
    • Installation
    • Github
      • Javascript
      • Core API
• Blog
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Blockstack Meetups
• Earn Rewards in Stacks – Community Contribution to Blockstack

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In the creators own words: a “dead simple decentralized microblogging application.”

Some of the features/ideals of Fupio include:

• Fupio uses tags to categorize the posts
• Social networking communities should be free when sharing their thoughts.
• The platform should be democratic, and the community itself should decide on the unwanted content.
• Platform data should be public and private information should not be requested from the user.
• The user can not be forced to export any data that can not be published publicly.
• Ads can not run on the platform.
• Tools that attempt to skew user behavior can not be added to the platform.
• Everything is public
• Fupio running own blockchain and there is no economy yet
• Blockchains keep all data forever
  • But we can hide on UI of course
    • Will be added next version.

Please find some screenshots from the website for Fupio.

Some basic contact information for Fupio:

• Website
• Mehmet Kose
  • github.com/mehmetkose
  • twitter.com/mehmetkos
• Burhan Yilmaz
  • github.com/burhanyilmaz
  • twitter.com/wburhany

We have not given Fupio a test run at this point.  When we do, or when Fupio pushes out updates to its platform, we will try and provide some information on the same.  Decentralized microblogging via Fupio and Blockstack.

Other helpful links for more information on Blockstack include:

Blockstack – the new decentralized application platform and ecosystem for the decentralized/re-decentralized internet (dApp, dApps, blockchain, bitcoin, distributed and Web 3.0)

Blockstack’s Forum

@Blockstack

Blockstack Meetups

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, distributed, blockchain, bitcoin, re-decentralizing the internet) you need to use the Blockstack browser).

For more on All things Developer^TM, see this link here.  For more on the engineering meetings at Blockstack, please visit the forum.  Blockstack makes the internet you use better!^TM

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This website is yet another innovation from the group at Blockstack.  Like the new website from Blockstack released (re-focused for the developer/technical audience) last week:

Blockstack Website – Updated to Focus on the Developer

this website is for the decentralized application (dApp) user.  With the release of the App.co website, Blockstack has not forgotten about the consumer or user of decentralized applications (dApp(s)).

Blockstack has designed the App.co website to be inclusive of any and all dApps built not only on Blockstack’s ecosystem, but dApps built on many other platforms for dApps like ethereum, ipfs, steam, eos, zeronet and others.

Some additional screenshots for the new Blockstack website are shown below.

If you are a user of decentralized applications, whether on Blockstack, Ethereum, Steem, Eos to others, this new website is for you. This website is a good place to start if you are an experienced dApp user or just beginning.

If you are a developer, and interested in developing decentralized applications (app(s)) for the Blockstack ecosystem, try this website:

Blockstack Website – Updated to Focus on the Developer

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any namespace (name/domain name) or dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, re-decentralizing the internet, that is distributed via the blockchain, bitcoin), you must use the Blockstack browser).

Download the Blockstack Browser

For help on installing and using the Blockstack Browser, please visit this link Getting started with the Blockstack Browser.

For a more in depth look into the Blockstack Browser, please visit these links – Inside the Blockstack Browser and Blockstack Browser: It does that?

Resources re: Blockstack and dApps

• Blockstack
• @blockstack
  • @blockstackapps
• Developers
  • Introduction
    • • Papers
      • Videos
    • Tutorials
      • (e.g., todo and multi-player storage)
    • Installation
    • Github
      • Javascript
      • Core API
• Blog
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Blockstack Meetups
• Earn Rewards in Stacks – Community Contribution to Blockstack

Thanks again for visiting The Stack Cafe^TM and we look forward to hearing from you.

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Straight from Blockstack: “We want to enable developers to build high-quality decentralized apps and learn about our tools for decentralized auth and decentralized storage. … Blockstack is a developer-centric community and platform; we believe the new website better represents the mission of the project.” 

Some of the featured changes include:

• Easy to find tutorials for how to get started
• Short feature comparison between Firebase and Blockstack
• Links to various technical details and components of the Blockstack network
• Information for developers to get funding
• Featured apps built on Blockstack

A new website with a clear focus.  Blockstack is trying to position the ecosystem for the upcoming Stacks token and blockchain deployment.  But, in order to enable the app economy Blockstack envisions, it needs to provide the technical and developer community the most support and tools necessary to make the Blockstack vision come to fruition.  Well, the re-focused website is a start in what it believes to be in the right direction.  

Some additional screenshots for the new Blockstack website are shown below.

If you are a developer, and interested in developing decentralized applications (app(s)) for the Blockstack, ecosystem, this new website is for you.

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any namespace (name/domain name) or dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, re-decentralizing the internet, that is distributed via the blockchain, bitcoin), you must use the Blockstack browser).

Download the Blockstack Browser

For help on installing and using the Blockstack Browser, please visit this link Getting started with the Blockstack Browser.

For a more in depth look into the Blockstack Browser, please visit these links – Inside the Blockstack Browser and Blockstack Browser: It does that?

Resources re: Blockstack and dApps

• Blockstack
• @blockstack
  • @blockstackapps
• Developers
  • Introduction
    • • Papers
      • Videos
    • Tutorials
      • (e.g., todo and multi-player storage)
    • Installation
    • Github
      • Javascript
      • Core API
• Blog
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Blockstack Meetups
• Earn Rewards in Stacks – Community Contribution to Blockstack

Thanks again for visiting The Stack Cafe^TM and we look forward to hearing from you.

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If you are interested in Blockstack and in the Amsterdam area, go to this link here for more information and/or to join the group.  Please find below some helpful links and information about Blockstack Amsterdam for your review.  I am sure if you are in Amsterdam and interested in Blockstack, the members of Blockstack Amsterdam would welcome your participation.

Founded: July 24, 2018

Organizer(s): Louie Ivan P (  livpayawal@gmail.com), Emily G. and Maria Soffar Cossar L.

• Website Amsterdam

So, if you are interested in learning more about Blockstack and you are in Amsterdam, please reach out to Blockstack Amsterdam and join the group. Thanks again, and go Blockstack!

And, another great place to find information about these Blockstack Meetups is by visiting the Blockstack site and clicking on the meetup link at the bottom of the page (middle column, line 4) and/or going directly to the Meetups Blockstack site.

The Blockstack Meetup meetings are happening in various locations, both in the U.S. and other countries.

For more on the Blockstack Meetups, please visit this link here.

Other helpful links for more information on Blockstack include:

Blockstack – the new decentralized application platform and ecosystem for the decentralized/re-decentralized internet (dApp, dApps, and Web 3.0)

Blockstack’s Forum

@Blockstack

Blockstack Meetups

Blockstack Amsterdam

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, distributed, blockchain, bitcoin, re-decentralizing the internet) you need to use the Blockstack browser).

For more on All things Developer^TM, see this link here. Blockstack makes the internet you use better!^TM

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Well, Blockstack Portland is busy preparing for its next Meetup on July 25, 2018.  The guest speaker is Thomas Cox.  Mr. Cox is a blockchain governance expert active in the EOS ecosystem. He worked previously for Oracle Corporation and IBM and lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

Per Blockstack Portland, the meetup will discuss:  “Somewhere between the Law of the Jungle of the Bitcoin blockchain, and the King’s Castle of a Hyperledger style private blockchain, lies the Swiss Village model of a blockchain governed by the consent of the members. Why will this blockchain approach be the friendliest for businesses, and how might it work? How can you tell if your business should be on a Governed Blockchain?” 

Looks very interesting and appears that the Team at Blockstack Portland is working together to bring this to the Blockstack ecosystem.

Blockstack Meetups Portland:  Please find below some helpful links and information about Blockstack Portland for your review. I am sure if you are in Portland, Oregon and interested in Blockstack, the members of Blockstack Portland would welcome your participation.

Organizer: Dan Trevino

• @dantrevino

Location: Portland, Oregon

So, if you are interested in learning more about Blockstack and the The Governed Blockchain: The New Paradigm in Decentralized Applications meetup, and you are in Portland, Oregon, please reach out to Blockstack Portland and join the group.

And, another great place to find information about these Blockstack Meetups is by visiting the Blockstack site and clicking on the meetup link at the bottom of the page (middle column, line 4) and/or going directly to the Meetups Blockstack site. The Blockstack Meetup meetings are happening in various locations, both in the U.S. and other countries.

For more on the Blockstack Meetups, please visit this link here.

Other helpful links for more information on Blockstack include:

Blockstack – the new decentralized application platform and ecosystem for the decentralized/re-decentralized internet (dApp, dApps, blockchain, bitcoin, distributed and Web 3.0)

Blockstack’s Forum

@Blockstack

Blockstack Meetups

• Portland

Note: If you do not have the Blockstack browser, please see this link (note – to enable the full functionality of any dApp built for the Blockstack ecosystem (e.g., building a new internet, a decentralized internet, distributed, blockchain, bitcoin, decentralized, re-decentralizing the internet) you need to use the Blockstack browser).

For more on All things Developer^TM, see this link here. For more on the engineering meeting at Blockstack, please visit the forum. Blockstack makes the internet you use better!^TM

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FreedomBox, a personal server that appears to be built to securely host all of your data and protects against data mining, surveillance, and cyberattacks.  This looks like a very interesting project and we are going to take a deeper look.  As we explore more about FreedomBox, we hope to provide updates as appropriate.

FreedomBox lays it out this way: “FreedomBox is designed to be your own inexpensive server at home. It runs free software and offers an increasing number of services ranging from a calendar or jabber server to a wiki or VPN. Our web interface allows you to easily install and configure your apps. Be your own host!”

FreedomBox

• free open source software coupled with a single board computer, virtual machines, Debian…)
  
• is a collaborative effort 
• to help regain control and privacy in the digital world
  
• the vision is to use free software running on cheap hardware to replace services that are not under our control
• today’s cost of CPU power and network bandwidth make hosting your own services affordable
• built on top of Debian GNU/Linux
• the easy to use administration tool
• is a simple system that installs onto your single-board computer
  • plug it into your home network
  • A web interface acts as the central hub
    • offering one-click installs and simple configuration of apps and services
    • it functions as a Wi-Fi access point
      • FreedomBox also comes with numerous apps and services built-in
        • an anonymity network (e.g., believe this is the Tor network)
          
        • encrypted messaging
        • voice calls
        • a privacy-defending VPN
        • an ad-blocker
        • an address book
        • calendering
        • a blogging platform
        • decentralized application for chat

As a private server, FreedomBox securely hosts all of your data and protects against data mining, surveillance, and cyberattacks.

FreedomBox – some highlighted features

FreedomBox video setup

FreedomBox Debian and features, system and applications

We have not tried out the FreedomBox but we are going to give it a go.  Perhaps, it might be a complement to some other platforms of the decentralized world e.g, ethereum, ipfs, blockstack or others… Once we have a FreedomBox up and running, we will try and give some more insight about the same.

Caveat: Blockstack Tor integration – It does appear that Blockstack engineer, Mr. Jude Nelson, has done some coding in connection with integrating Tor and Blockstack.  Perhaps this software might be used in connection with FreedomBox (uses an anonymity network (e.g., believe this is the Tor network)).  The best links for these repositories are here and here.  We hope to follow-up with some more information on how this might work with the FreedomBox, if at all.

FreedomBox was brought to us by many open source contributors.  But, the seed for the idea is brought to us by Eben Moglen.  Mr. Moglen is a Professor of Law, Columbia Law School and Founding Director, Software Freedom Law Center.  He is a crusader of open source, privacy and security concerns for activists, journalists, businesses, and even ordinary people worldwide.  Thanks Mr. Moglen.

Resources for FreedomBox

• Freedom Box
• Debian and Freedom Box
  • FAQ
  • Features
  • Support

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In an earlier post, we wrote about the resources from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and many other organization (e.g., Princeton, Stanford, Ghostery, Mozilla and others) that you may find useful in helping to protect your online privacy when you use the internet.

In the internet of today, online privacy and the control of identity, security and privacy are hard to come by. Some solutions to the online privacy problems are taking shape today.

And, it does not hurt to also use some of the resources shown below to further help you protect your online privacy. Remember, if you do not like the online privacy practices of the company, service or application you are using, you can always stop using it.

We are currently trying out some these tools (look at the top right corner of the screenshots and you can see some of the icons in use – e.g. ghostery…) and have enjoyed using them and the information each provides. The more information we can obtain (and control) on what is going on behind the scenes with the websites we visit and the information each is trying to get from us, the better off we think we are.

One of the tools from EFF – Surveillance Self-Defense – is highlighted below with a screenshot and a brief overview for your review.  We hope you find this information helpful.

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

• Website
• Twitter

EFF – Surveillance Self-Defense: Tools, Tips and To-dos for safer online communications

The guide is to be used to help you protect yourself from online spying.  We have provided some additional screenshots from the SSD guide for your review.  We hope you find this information helpful.

Who is the guide for?

What is this guide meant to do?

Popular guides

Index to SSD – many other tools and articles from encryption, phishing, passwords and many other resources from EFF.  To learn more about protecting yourself while online, go check out some of these resources from EFF.

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