IPFS Alternatives
https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent
The Invisible Internet Project (I2P) is a fully encrypted, peer-to-peer private network layer that has been developed with privacy and security by design in order to provide protection for your activity, location and your identity. https://i2pgit.org/users/sign_in
I2P is an anonymizing network, offering a simple layer that identity-sensitive applications can use to securely communicate. All data is wrapped with several layers of encryption, and the network is both distributed and dynamic, with no trusted parties. https://github.com/i2p/i2p.i2p
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2P
https://geti2p.net/en/faq#systems
“But you don't have any other file storage decentralization standard penetrated as much as IPFS, so that is the best we have right now.” “Torrent File Streaming does work fine as the main option.” “The problem is that it is hard to monetize decentralized content and even harder to control it - so the corporations are completely uninterested for it and there is no finance push,” https://www.reddit.com/r/zeronet/comments/14a2mvj/comment/jobv5pl
If you're seeking open-source and free alternatives to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), several decentralized storage and communication platforms offer similar functionalities. Here are some notable options:
ZeroNet https://zeronet.dev and https://zeronet.io
ZeroNet is a decentralized web-like network that utilizes Bitcoin cryptography and BitTorrent technology to create a peer-to-peer platform for hosting websites and applications. It allows users to publish content without relying on centralized servers, ensuring censorship resistance and enhanced privacy.
https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet
https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/issues/2749
https://www.reddit.com/r/zeronet
0net forks
this is mostly (edited order and added comments) repost from inside the network (thanks ssdifnskdjfnsdjk for maintaining the list):
Original code (outdated) by @nofish, https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/, https://zeronet.io/ vulnerable
Zeronet-enhanced/ZNE by @geekless, https://github.com/zeronet-enhanced/ZeroNet/ (EDIT: no longer available here) This is the first fork with onion v3 support No longer maintained and at the time of this update is vulnerable
ZeroNetX - by @pramukesh/@canewsin (github), https://github.com/canewsin/ZeroNet, https://zeronet.dev Second fork, i've no idea why it happened (possibly absence of @geekless? i wasn't around and didn't follow how events developed, but they were still around the internets around that time (and then i couldn't contact them any longer))
zeronet-conservancy by @caryoscelus , https://github.com/zeronet-conservancy/zeronet-conservancy a fork/continuation of ZeroNet project (that has been abandoned by its creator) that is dedicated to sustaining existing p2p network and developing its values of decentralization and freedom, while gradually switching to a better designed network
ZeroNet by TwinLizzie, @quantumkitty , https://github.com/TwinLizzie/ZeroNet (doesn't seem to have any diffs to ZNX in the default branch though) Focused on creating efficient proxies at the time of this update is vulnerable
That said, idea of abandoning python ZeroNet codebase seems to be growing amongst developers
edit : mention vulnerability
https://www.reddit.com/r/zeronet/comments/s27d34/0net_forks
https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/issues/2823
https://github.com/zolagonano/awesome-zeronet
https://github.com/ZeroNetX/ZeroNet
I2P (Invisible Internet Project)
I2P is an anonymous network layer that enables applications to communicate securely and anonymously. It supports various services, including web browsing, email, and file sharing, by routing traffic through a volunteer-run network of globally distributed nodes. This design conceals users' identities and locations, providing strong privacy protections.
Hyphanet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant communication. It uses a decentralized distributed data store to keep and deliver information, allowing users to publish and access content anonymously. Hyphanet is designed to protect freedom of speech and resist censorship.
Dat is a data distribution tool with version control features, primarily used for data-driven science but applicable to any dataset. It enables efficient syncing and sharing of large datasets in a decentralized manner, ensuring data integrity and facilitating collaboration.
Tahoe-LAFS (Least Authority File Store)
Tahoe-LAFS is a free and open-source decentralized cloud storage system. It distributes data across multiple servers, ensuring that even if some servers fail or are compromised, the entire file system remains secure and accessible. Tahoe-LAFS emphasizes security and fault tolerance.
RetroShare is a free and open-source peer-to-peer communication and file-sharing platform. It offers services like chat, email, file sharing, and forums within a decentralized network, ensuring secure and private communication among trusted friends.
Each of these platforms provides unique features catering to various aspects of decentralized storage and communication. Your choice among them should align with your specific requirements regarding data privacy, security, scalability, and intended use cases.