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Awesome Decentralized Systems

A curated list of awesome resources, tools, frameworks, and educational content related to Decentralized Systems. Decentralized systems are designed to operate without central authority, using peer-to-peer networks and distributed consensus mechanisms to enable more resilient, secure, and scalable applications.

Contents

• General Resources
• Decentralized Storage
• Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks
• Decentralized Protocols
• Distributed Computing Frameworks
• Development Tools
• Educational Resources
• Community and Forums
• Contribute
• License

General Resources

• Decentralization Explained - An introduction to the concept of decentralization in blockchain and beyond.
• The Decentralized Web - A movement focused on building a more open, secure, and resilient web.
• Web3 Foundation - An organization supporting the development of decentralized technologies and protocols.

Decentralized Storage

• IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) - A peer-to-peer network protocol for decentralized file storage and sharing.
• Arweave - A blockchain-based storage protocol designed for permanent, decentralized data storage.
• Filecoin - A decentralized storage network built on IPFS, incentivizing users to share storage space.
• Storj - A decentralized cloud storage platform offering secure and scalable file storage.
• Sia - A decentralized cloud storage platform using smart contracts for data security and privacy.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks

• BitTorrent - One of the earliest and most popular peer-to-peer file-sharing protocols.
• Libp2p - A modular network stack for building peer-to-peer applications.
• WebTorrent - A streaming torrent client for the web, allowing decentralized file sharing via the browser.
• Gnutella - An open-source peer-to-peer network protocol for file sharing.
• ZeroNet - A decentralized web platform using P2P technology for content distribution and hosting.

Decentralized Protocols

• Ethereum - A decentralized platform for building and running smart contracts and dApps.
• Polkadot - A multi-chain network protocol enabling interoperability between different blockchains.
• Bitcoin - The first decentralized cryptocurrency, based on a peer-to-peer protocol for secure transactions.
• The InterPlanetary Naming System (IPNS) - A decentralized naming system for IPFS, enabling persistent links to content.
• Hyperledger Fabric - An enterprise-grade, permissioned blockchain framework for decentralized applications.

Distributed Computing Frameworks

• Apache Kafka - A distributed event streaming platform for building real-time applications.
• Apache Spark - A distributed data processing framework for big data analytics.
• Ethereum Swarm - A decentralized storage and content distribution platform for Ethereum.
• Golem Network - A decentralized marketplace for computing power, enabling distributed computing tasks.
• Hadoop - An open-source framework for distributed storage and processing of large data sets.

Development Tools

• Libp2p - A modular framework for building peer-to-peer networked applications.
• OrbitDB - A serverless, decentralized, peer-to-peer database built on IPFS.
• Gun.js - A real-time, decentralized, graph database for building peer-to-peer applications.
• Textile - A suite of tools for building decentralized applications on IPFS and Filecoin.
• Truffle Suite - A development environment for building decentralized applications on Ethereum.

Educational Resources

• Decentralized Systems 101 - An introductory guide to decentralized systems and their benefits.
• Mastering Bitcoin - A comprehensive book on Bitcoin and blockchain technology, covering decentralized systems.
• Ethereum 101 by Binance Academy - A beginner-friendly guide to Ethereum and its decentralized nature.
• The DWeb Guide - A resource for building and using decentralized web applications.

Community and Forums

• Reddit: r/decentralization - A subreddit focused on discussions about decentralized systems and technologies.
• Discord: Decentralized Tech - A Discord server for developers and enthusiasts of decentralized technologies.
• BitcoinTalk Forum - A forum for discussions about Bitcoin and decentralized systems.
• Telegram: Decentralized Web - A Telegram group for discussions about decentralized web technologies.

Contribute

Contributions are welcome!

License