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Decentralized websites using Bitcoin crypto and the BitTorrent network - https://zeronet.dev / [ZeroNet Site](http://127.0.0.1:43110/1ZeroNetyV5mKY9JF1gsm82TuBXHpfdLX/), Unlike Bitcoin, ZeroNet Doesn't need a blockchain to run, But uses cryptography used by BTC, to ensure data integrity and validation.
## Why?
* We believe in open, free, and uncensored network and communication.
* No single point of failure: Site remains online so long as at least 1 peer is
serving it.
* No hosting costs: Sites are served by visitors.
* Impossible to shut down: It's nowhere because it's everywhere.
* Fast and works offline: You can access the site even if Internet is
unavailable.
## Features
* Real-time updated sites
* Namecoin .bit domains support
* Easy to setup: unpack & run
* Clone websites in one click
* Password-less [BIP32](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0032.mediawiki)
based authorization: Your account is protected by the same cryptography as your Bitcoin wallet
* Built-in SQL server with P2P data synchronization: Allows easier site development and faster page load times
* Anonymity: Full Tor network support with .onion hidden services instead of IPv4 addresses
* TLS encrypted connections
* Automatic uPnP port opening
* Plugin for multiuser (openproxy) support
* Works with any browser/OS
## How does it work?
* After starting `zeronet.py` you will be able to visit zeronet sites using
`http://127.0.0.1:43110/{zeronet_address}` (eg.
`http://127.0.0.1:43110/1HELLoE3sFD9569CLCbHEAVqvqV7U2Ri9d`).
* When you visit a new zeronet site, it tries to find peers using the BitTorrent
network so it can download the site files (html, css, js...) from them.
* Each visited site is also served by you.
* Every site contains a `content.json` file which holds all other files in a sha512 hash
and a signature generated using the site's private key.
* If the site owner (who has the private key for the site address) modifies the
site and signs the new `content.json` and publishes it to the peers.
Afterwards, the peers verify the `content.json` integrity (using the
signature), they download the modified files and publish the new content to
other peers.
#### [Slideshow about ZeroNet cryptography, site updates, multi-user sites »](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_2qK1IuOKJ51pgBvllZ9Yu7Au2l551t3XBgyTSvilew/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000)
#### [Frequently asked questions »](https://docs.zeronet.dev/1DeveLopDZL1cHfKi8UXHh2UBEhzH6HhMp/faq/)
#### [ZeroNet Developer Documentation »](https://docs.zeronet.dev/1DeveLopDZL1cHfKi8UXHh2UBEhzH6HhMp/site_development/getting_started/)
## Screenshots
#### [More screenshots in ZeroNet docs »](https://docs.zeronet.dev/1DeveLopDZL1cHfKi8UXHh2UBEhzH6HhMp/using_zeronet/sample_sites/)
## How to join
### Windows
- Download [ZeroNet-win.zip](https://github.com/ZeroNetX/ZeroNet/releases/latest/download/ZeroNet-win.zip) (26MB)
- Unpack anywhere
- Run `ZeroNet.exe`
### macOS
- Download [ZeroNet-mac.zip](https://github.com/ZeroNetX/ZeroNet/releases/latest/download/ZeroNet-mac.zip) (14MB)
- Unpack anywhere
- Run `ZeroNet.app`
### Linux (x86-64bit)
- `wget https://github.com/ZeroNetX/ZeroNet/releases/latest/download/ZeroNet-linux.zip`
- `unzip ZeroNet-linux.zip`
- `cd ZeroNet-linux`
- Start with: `./ZeroNet.sh`
- Open the ZeroHello landing page in your browser by navigating to: http://127.0.0.1:43110/
__Tip:__ Start with `./ZeroNet.sh --ui_ip '*' --ui_restrict your.ip.address` to allow remote connections on the web interface.
### Android (arm, arm64, x86)
- minimum Android version supported 21 (Android 5.0 Lollipop)
- [
](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.canews.zeronetmobile)
- APK download: https://github.com/canewsin/zeronet_mobile/releases
### Android (arm, arm64, x86) Thin Client for Preview Only (Size 1MB)
- minimum Android version supported 16 (JellyBean)
- [](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.zeronetx.app.lite)
#### Docker
There is an official image, built from source at: https://hub.docker.com/r/canewsin/zeronet/
### Install from source
- `wget https://github.com/ZeroNetX/ZeroNet/releases/latest/download/ZeroNet-src.zip`
- `unzip ZeroNet-src.zip`
- `cd ZeroNet`
- `sudo apt-get update`
- `sudo apt-get install python3-pip`
- `sudo python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt`
- Start with: `python3 zeronet.py`
- Open the ZeroHello landing page in your browser by navigating to: http://127.0.0.1:43110/
## Current limitations
* File transactions are not compressed
* No private sites
## How can I create a ZeroNet site?
* Click on **⋮** > **"Create new, empty site"** menu item on the site [ZeroHello](http://127.0.0.1:43110/1HELLoE3sFD9569CLCbHEAVqvqV7U2Ri9d).
* You will be **redirected** to a completely new site that is only modifiable by you!
* You can find and modify your site's content in **data/[yoursiteaddress]** directory
* After the modifications open your site, drag the topright "0" button to left, then press **sign** and **publish** buttons on the bottom
Next steps: [ZeroNet Developer Documentation](https://docs.zeronet.dev/1DeveLopDZL1cHfKi8UXHh2UBEhzH6HhMp/site_development/getting_started/)
## Help keep this project alive
- Bitcoin: 1ZeroNetyV5mKY9JF1gsm82TuBXHpfdLX (Preferred)
- LiberaPay: https://liberapay.com/PramUkesh
- Paypal: https://paypal.me/PramUkesh
- Others: [Donate](!https://docs.zeronet.dev/1DeveLopDZL1cHfKi8UXHh2UBEhzH6HhMp/help_zeronet/donate/#help-to-keep-zeronet-development-alive)
#### Thank you!
* More info, help, changelog, zeronet sites: https://www.reddit.com/r/zeronetx/
* Come, chat with us: [#zeronet @ FreeNode](https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.net/zeronet) or on [gitter](https://gitter.im/canewsin/ZeroNet)
* Email: canews.in@gmail.com