Kademlia: The Backbone of Decentralized Networks and Its Impact on Modern P2P Systems
Kademlia, a pioneering distributed hash table (DHT) algorithm, revolutionizes peer-to-peer networking by enabling efficient data retrieval and node discovery. This article delves into its technical ar...
Do you like @radicle but aren’t exactly enthusiastic about self-hosting your #codeForge?
Talk to us to find out about a hosted #radicle node offering!
Have us spin up your team’s seed node and CI runners and move your code to the global #peerToPeer network!
Ein Blick in unsere hellen und einladenden Räume in der Jasperallee 
Ditching the Cloud: Running Syncthing Like a Ghost #OPSEC #Cybersecurity #PrivacyMatters #SelfHosting #Decentralization #DataSovereignty #Encryption #NoCloud #Surveillance #CyberGhost #SecureSync #PeerToPeer #DigitalAnonymity #DeadSwitch
Did you know that #GNU/ #FSF has its own #darknet application and protocol stack?
What is #GNUnet?https://www.gnunet.org/en/index.html
GNUnet is an #alternative #network stack for building #secure, #decentralized and #privacy-preserving #distributed applications. Our goal is to replace the old insecure Internet protocol stack. Starting from an application for secure #publication of #files, it has grown to include all kinds of basic protocol components and applications towards the creation of a GNU internet.
Today, the actual use and thus the social requirements for a global network differs widely from those goals of 1970. While the Internet remains suitable for military use, where the network equipment is operated by a command hierarchy and when necessary isolated from the rest of the world, the situation is less tenable for civil society.
Due to fundamental Internet design choices, Internet traffic can be misdirected, intercepted, censored and manipulated by hostile routers on the network. And indeed, the modern Internet has evolved exactly to the point where, as Matthew Green put it, "the network is hostile".
We believe liberal societies need a #network #architecture that uses the #anti-authoritarian #decentralized #peer-to-peer paradigm and #privacy-preserving #cryptographic #protocols. The goal of the GNUnet project is to provide a Free Software realization of this ideal.
Is digital piracy ethically justifiable?
@gvwilson I would go a step beyond #federation and suggest that the solution for hosting the world’s #OpenSource should be a #peerToPeer one.
#p2p means even individuals can “seed” content they want to maintain on the network, so when institutions get shut down, individuals - in their numbers - can take action.
But then again, I work on @radicle , so I’m clearly biased! ;)
Napster is sold for 200 million – and becomes the Metaverse platform
The Napster music service has had a turbulent history. Now a new chapter awaits: the start-up Infinite Reality wants to turn it into a music metaverse.
Napster wird für 200 Millionen verkauft – und wird zur Metaverse-Plattform
Der Musikdienst Napster hat eine turbulente Geschichte. Nun wartet ein neues Kapitel: Das Start-up Infinite Reality will ihn zum Musik-Metaverse umbauen.
FilePizza • Your files, delivered.
Peer-to-peer file transfers in your browser.
Using WebRTC, FilePizza eliminates the initial upload step required by other web-based file sharing services. Because data is never stored in an intermediary server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
Our Foundation was founded to protect knowledge sharing across social media.
We aim to defend and grow peer to peer learning, first-hand accounts, and credible voices across open social networks.
That's why we care so much about the open social web. It's an open social network which puts community first, letting you learn from the people around you in the digital space.
We're proud to be here.
I love #opensource and #distributed #peertopeer systems. They are essential to our future. Want to be free from tyranny? This is the way to go!
Instead of #RepoTheGeneticOpera and #GATTACA, let's do @vulpinelabs
Instead of hyper capitalist bullshit, do #incredibleedible and #transitiontowns with #urbanpollinators and #permaculture
Instead of proprietary software and patents, do #linux and #openpatents (defensive publications)
Instead of copyright trolling, do #netlabels and embracing the beneficial impacts of #sharing #piracy! #sharingiscaring
Instead of monopolies on your data and what you watch, do #Peertube and #Fediverse
We can shape the future by choosing what we use and what impacts us!
RetroShare is a free, cross-platform software for serverless communication, including letters, instant messages, and file exchanges over an encrypted F2F/P2P network. This network is built on GPG algorithms and the Perfect Forward Secrecy protocol.
What is RetroShare?
RetroShare is part of the darknet class of networks, where connections and data exchanges are limited to a specific group of participants, excluding external contacts. In this network, participants' IP addresses are hidden from each other, except within a trusted circle.
Instead of using IP addresses for packet addressing, RetroShare employs a 128-bit random identifier—an anonymous ID. This makes it nearly impossible to determine the IP addresses of participants, even within a user's close network. In essence, monitoring file-sharing or communication activities is exceedingly difficult, and determining the number of participants in the dark network is non-trivial.
Key Features of Dark Networks
Dark networks like RetroShare share two important characteristics:
Difficult Monitoring: It's hard for external parties to monitor user activities, as they are not connected to the network.
Invisible Connectivity: It is impossible to know whether a user is connected to such a network from outside the immediate environment, making RetroShare hard to detect.
This distinguishes dark (private) anonymous networks from public anonymous networks, where participants' IP addresses can be observed directly or indirectly. Furthermore, connecting to an arbitrary node in RetroShare requires confirmation from the counterpart, which adds an extra layer of privacy.
A Simple Guide to Connecting to RetroShare
This article is for those who want to quickly connect to the RetroShare network without delving into the complexities of accessing it via Tor or I2P. Here's a simple guide to getting started with RetroShare:
Download and Install the Client Program
Visit the official RetroShare website: retroshare.net.
RetroShare is cross-platform, which means it supports various operating systems, including mobile ones! Linux users can build from source, but for simplicity, we’ll use an AppImage.
Set Up the Program
It's recommended to route all traffic through a VPN for added security. Leave it enabled for the duration of RetroShare’s usage. If you’re communicating only with trusted individuals (e.g., family), it’s not critical.
Download the AppImage here: RetroShare AppImage.
Make the file executable by right-clicking and enabling the "Allow execution of the file as a program" option.
Open a terminal and navigate to the file's location: /root/RetroShare-0.6.4.20180313.0e6d27ad-x86_64.AppImage.
RetroShare will launch, and a new profile creation window will appear. Before proceeding, click on “Options” in the top-right corner.
Configure Your Profile
Fill in the following fields:
Name
Device Name
Password (and confirm)
Chat Name
Encryption Key (be sure to set it to 4096 bits)
Node Settings (leave as default)
Entropy (wait until the bar is full)
Once done, click "Let’s Get Started." RetroShare will generate your certificate, which can be shared via closed channels or in person. You can then request and add the certificate of the person you're communicating with.
Network Settings
Before diving into the network, it’s essential to modify some default settings:
Expand the service data exchange channel and increase the number of tunnels available to other users.
Higher values mean you contribute more to the network by handling both your own and transit traffic from other users. The default is set for a 20 Mbit/s network speed, but you can increase it based on your actual connection speed.
Check the “Use relay servers” box if you have a restrictive router or firewall. This ensures easier access to the network.
Set the destination folder for downloaded files to avoid confusion later. By default, files are saved in a hidden directory like: /root/.retroshare/LOC06_c098e80721a7d1685271211cbe361c03/Downloads.
Finding Trusted Peers
If you don’t have friends using RetroShare but wish to join the dark network, finding trusted peers can be challenging. However, RetroShare now makes this process easier. You can find trusted peers in the built-in chat by exchanging certificates with other users or robots on websites like retroshare.ch.
Enter your certificate in the provided window, press "Submit," and obtain the server certificate. Copy it and add it to your RetroShare certificate list.
Connecting and Building Your Network
Once connected, RetroShare will notify you, and the first node will appear in your list. You can set the trust level for each node according to your discretion.
RetroShare’s Features
Now that you're connected, RetroShare offers a wide range of services:
Contact List
Chat
Post Office
File Sharing
Channels
Forum
Publications
Unlike regular networks, RetroShare keeps the connection details of users within your trusted environment hidden from others in the network. Only those within your immediate network can know you’re connected to RetroShare.
Enhancements with Tor Network Integration
Starting from RetroShare version 0.6, the platform integrates with the Tor network for added privacy. As long as Tor is reliable, RetroShare remains secure, even if the user’s exchange of certificates is disorganized or the settings are unconventional.
The Dark Network and the Role of Authorities
Anyone who exchanges their personal certificate with a RetroShare node becomes a full-fledged member of the dark web and can receive data from anonymous sources. Interestingly, a representative from a punitive or detective agency, after exchanging certificates with two or more nodes, can become a transit point for encrypted data across the network, without knowing the source or destination. This ensures that even law enforcement, while helping grow the network, cannot trace the traffic.
Final Thoughts
Take care of yourself, user! This article is purely informational and does not advocate for any particular actions. The author holds no responsibility, as the ideas presented here are hypothetical, with all coincidences to real events or names being purely accidental.
Author: Telegram Channel @ZapiskiLizermana (Lizerman's Notes)
Швейцарский нож среди мессенджеров
https://omimedia.blogspot.com/2025/03/blog-post.html
#RetroShare #Darknet #Privacy #Security #Encryption #P2P #Anonymous #SafeChat #OpenSource #DigitalPrivacy #CryptoNetwork #MessagingApp #FileSharing #TechForPrivacy #Tor #I2P #PeerToPeer #EncryptedNetwork #Decentralized #PrivateComms #SecureFiles #AnonymousMessaging #DataPrivacy #RetroShareGuide
**Проблема: Ограниченная доступность децентрализованных поисковых решений на основе YaCy в Gentoo**
**1. Децентрализация vs Централизованные поисковики**
Большинство пользователей привыкли к централизованным поисковым системам (Google, Bing, Yandex), которые контролируют индексацию, фильтрацию контента и ранжирование. YaCy предлагает децентрализованный подход, но его популярность остаётся низкой из-за ряда технических и пользовательских барьеров.
**2. Проблемы установки и совместимости в Gentoo**
Gentoo известен своей гибкостью, но установка YaCy на этой платформе может быть сложной из-за:
Отсутствия официального ebuild в основном репозитории.
Потенциальных зависимостей, конфликтующих с текущими сборками.
Отсутствия подробной документации для интеграции с системой.
**3. Ограниченная функциональность и удобство для конечного пользователя**
Хотя YaCy мощен с точки зрения приватности и автономности, он сталкивается с проблемами:
Высокие требования к ресурсам при индексировании.
Медленная скорость поиска при малом числе узлов.
Ограниченные механизмы фильтрации контента по сравнению с традиционными поисковиками.
**4. Интеграция в экосистему RuTracker.org**
На форумах вроде RuTracker.org востребованы альтернативные поисковые решения. Однако:
YaCy не всегда эффективно индексирует динамический контент форумов.
Необходима дополнительная настройка парсеров для корректного сбора данных.
Малое количество узлов, ориентированных на индексирование RuTracker, снижает качество поиска.
**Вывод**
YaCy в Gentoo и его потенциальная интеграция с RuTracker.org требуют более удобных инструментов развертывания, оптимизации индексации и повышения удобства работы для конечных пользователей.
**Дополнительная база знаний для изучения и исследования**
**1. Официальные ресурсы YaCy**
Официальный сайт YaCy – документация, исходный код и последние обновления.
GitHub YaCy – основной репозиторий проекта, баг-трекер, pull requests.
Форум поддержки YaCy – обсуждения, вопросы и ответы.
**2. Документация и исследования по децентрализованным поисковикам**
DHT (Distributed Hash Table) и его применение в P2P-системах
Сравнение децентрализованных поисковиков: SearX, YaCy, Whoogle
Peer-to-Peer Search Engines: Opportunities and Challenges (ACM Digital Library)
**3. Gentoo и его экосистема**
Официальная документация Gentoo – руководство по установке и настройке пакетов.
Bugzilla Gentoo – поиск и обсуждение ошибок, возможное добавление ebuild для YaCy.
GURU overlay – сообщество разработчиков, вносящих новые пакеты.
**Библиография**
Callan, J. (2000). *Distributed Information Retrieval*. Springer.
Balakrishnan, H., Kaashoek, M. F., Karger, D., Morris, R., & Stoica, I. (2003). *Looking up data in P2P systems*. Communications of the ACM, 46(2), 43-48.
Stoica, I., Morris, R., Karger, D., Kaashoek, M. F., & Balakrishnan, H. (2001). *Chord: A scalable peer-to-peer lookup service for internet applications*. ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review, 31(4), 149-160.
Benzmüller, C., & Heyer, G. (2008). *Peer-to-peer information retrieval: An overview*. Springer.
Gentoo Linux Wiki (2024). *Installing and Configuring Packages in Gentoo*. Retrieved from https://wiki.gentoo.org.
YaCy Developers (2023). *YaCy Search Engine: Architecture and Performance Optimization*. Retrieved from https://github.com/yacy/yacy_search_server.
**Хэштеги**
#YaCy #DecentralizedSearch #Gentoo #RuTracker #P2P #DistributedSearch #DHT #FOSS #PrivacyTech #PeerToPeer #OpenSource
**Где найти соратников для обсуждения?**
**Официальные сообщества YaCy**
Форум YaCy Community
Группа в Matrix: #yacy:matrix.org
IRC-канал: #yacy на irc.libera.chat **Сообщества по Gentoo и Open Source**
Форум Gentoo
Reddit: r/Gentoo
Telegram-группа Gentoo Russia **Дискуссионные площадки по децентрализованным технологиям**
LOR (Linux.org.ru) – обсуждение Linux и open-source решений.
RuTracker.org – форум альтернативных технологий
Hacker News – обсуждение перспектив P2P и децентрализованных систем.
Эти ресурсы помогут разработчикам, исследователям и энтузиастам YaCy глубже разобраться в технологии и найти единомышленников.
Gleichzeitige WireGuard-Verbindungen
Ich richte einen WireGuard-Server ein und möchte dasselbe Peer-Profil an alle Geräte einer Person verteile. Nun laufen die Verbindungen recht instabil. Warum?
The End Game 4 #musk Musk's #socialmedia platform #X poised to launch #digitalwallet & #peertopeer #payment services [partnering w #Visa], Musk's associates have been granted access 2 confidential information about X's competitors via official at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau #CFPB. Staffers at US Department of Government #Efficiency Service or #DOGE [#fake] #WhiteHouse body led by Musk, embedded themselves at CFPB late last week. #liars #corruption #billionaire https://www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-associates-granted-access-to
https://metager.de/hilfe/faktencheck
Obacht! Die Welt wird zusehends mehr und mehr wie Matrix. Eine Matroschka der Wahrheit und Wahrnehmung. Den rechten Weg nicht zu verlieren ist heutzutage für jede/n von uns extrem schwierig...Jede/r ist quasi heutzutage sein eigener Descartes.
Die Versicherung einer Welt und Wahrheit geht nur über objektive Überprüfbarkeit von Daten/Faktn und Rückversicherung in einer (Achtung wichtig!) sich wohlwollend anfühlenden Peergroup. As simple as it gets.
May I just say so myself that I‘m loving playing with Kitten¹ to build Domain² (shown below) and Place³.
¹ https://kitten.small-web.org
² https://codeberg.org/domain/app
³ https://codeberg.org/place/app
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