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Description
Handshake is a pioneering peer-to-peer naming protocol that operates in a decentralized and permissionless manner, empowering each participant to validate and oversee the root DNS naming zone, thereby presenting an alternative to traditional certificate authorities and naming frameworks. In the current landscape, internet names such as top-level domains and social media handles depend heavily on centralized entities that exercise complete control over a system trusted to be reliable, which inherently poses risks of hacking, censorship, and corruption. By introducing innovative methods, Handshake strives to enhance the internet's security, resilience, and societal value through a network validated by its users, representing a significant shift from centralization to a more distributed structure. This initiative not only addresses the shortcomings of the centralized internet services that have dominated since the 1990s but also seeks to revive the original vision of a decentralized internet, where control is distributed among its users rather than concentrated in the hands of a few. Ultimately, Handshake serves as a vital experiment in shaping the future of internet governance and user autonomy.
Description
Discover the power of free software that empowers you to regain control over your video content. PeerTube, created by Framasoft, stands as a decentralized and free alternative to typical video-sharing platforms, boasting over 400,000 videos contributed by 60,000 users, which have collectively been viewed more than 15 million times. Rather than aiming to overshadow existing video services, PeerTube seeks to provide an alternative that emphasizes distinct values. It is designed not to evolve into a massive platform that aggregates videos from across the globe but instead functions as a network of small, interconnected video hosts. Those with basic technical knowledge have the capability to set up their own PeerTube server, or instance, creating a space for their users and video content. Each instance operates autonomously, with its own set of moderators and administrators, allowing for a diverse and unique video hosting experience across the network. This structure fosters a community where content can thrive without the pressures of centralization.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Handshake
Website
handshake.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Framasoft
Founded
2018
Website
joinpeertube.org
Product Features
Product Features
Video
Analytics
Brand Overlay
Bulk Uploading
Closed Captions
Mobile Screen Support
Privacy Options
Social Sharing
Video Looping
Video Streaming