https://autonomi.com/whitepapers/distributed-file-system
Distributed File System
Jan 7, 2025
Abstract
Distributed file systems require servers or control nodes. Access to a file system is a security issue that can apparently only be controlled by some kind of authority, and this is always a potential point of failure. These file systems also require an indexing mechanism. This paper presents a distributed file system without centralised control or indexing. This file system also utilises a distributed locking mechanism to ensure data integrity in the case of multi-user access to any file.
https://autonomi.com/whitepapers/self-authentication
Self-Authentication
Jan 2, 2025
Abstract
Today all known mechanisms that grant access to distributed or shared services and resources require central authoritative control in some form, raising issues in regard to security, trust and privacy. This paper presents a system of authentication that not only abolishes the requirements for any centrally stored user credential records, it also negates the necessity for any server based systems as a login entity for users to connect with prior to gaining access to a system.
https://autonomi.com/whitepapers/self-encrypting-data
Self Encrypting Data
Jan 14, 2025
Abstract
This paper presents a system of encryption that requires no user intervention or passwords. The resultant data item then has to be saved or stored somewhere as in all methods. The encryption here is aimed at creating cipher-text (encrypted) objects that are extremely strong and closer to perfect in terms of reversibility, as opposed to known encryption ciphers available today. This paper focuses on symmetric encryption, but does not introduce a new cipher. Instead the paper describes a method of enhancing the use of this technology to produce highly secure data and, to do so in many situations and implementations.
https://autonomi.com/whitepapers/distributed-hash-table
Distributed Hash Table
Jan 14, 2025
Abstract
An effective distributed network requires an addressing mechanism and distribution of data that is designed to overcome churn (the unmanageable outage, node failure or unforeseen communication fault). There are several implementations of such a system, but this paper proposes a system that not only provides an efficient churn-resistant DHT, but also has fast awareness of infrastructure changes. This allows the implementation of a locking system, thereby enabling amendment of data from multiple sources.
https://autonomi.com/whitepapers/autonomous-network
Autonomous Network
Jan 9, 2025
Abstract
Autonomous networks are self-healing, selfmanaging and most importantly independent of human interference. Such networks will be able to be developed in a way that avoids wasting effort on maintaining even simple mechanisms such as storage, scalability and data retention. Systems like these will quickly extend to providing a method of highly scalable platforms that can accommodate real time transactional logic. A working example of an autonomous network is outlined in this paper.
https://www.digit.fyi/is-david-irvines-autonomi-network-the-solution-for-a-broken-internet/
https://spectrum.ieee.org/where-is-hbo-silicon-valleys-real-pied-piper-look-in-troon-scotland
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/01/punk-rock-internet-diy-rebels-working-replace-tech-giants-snoopers-charter
David Irvine
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David Irvine (born 18 April 1965 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland) is a pioneering Scottish engineer and inventor, best known as the founder of MaidSafe. Irvine led MaidSafe to launch the world's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in 2014, setting a precedent for blockchain funding.
Holding over 40 patents in digital security and networking, his contributions have significantly advanced the fields of digital electronics and cybersecurity. Irvine's work emphasises creating a secure, accessible Internet, reflecting his commitment to digital rights and privacy. Before founding MaidSafe, Irvine accumulated diverse experience in engineering and IT, establishing himself as a visionary in technology.
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