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# ZeroNet [](https://travis-ci.org/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet) [](https://zeronet.io/docs/faq/) [](https://zeronet.io/docs/help_zeronet/donate/)
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Decentralized websites using Bitcoin crypto and the BitTorrent network - https://zeronet.io
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## Why?
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* We believe in open, free, and uncensored network and communication.
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* No single point of failure: Site remains online so long as at least 1 peer is
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serving it.
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* No hosting costs: Sites are served by visitors.
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* Impossible to shut down: It's nowhere because it's everywhere.
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* Fast and works offline: You can access the site even if Internet is
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unavailable.
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## Features
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* Real-time updated sites
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* Namecoin .bit domains support
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* Easy to setup: unpack & run
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* Clone websites in one click
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* Password-less [BIP32](https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0032.mediawiki)
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based authorization: Your account is protected by the same cryptography as your Bitcoin wallet
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* Built-in SQL server with P2P data synchronization: Allows easier site development and faster page load times
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* Anonymity: Full Tor network support with .onion hidden services instead of IPv4 addresses
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* TLS encrypted connections
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* Automatic uPnP port opening
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* Plugin for multiuser (openproxy) support
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* Works with any browser/OS
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## How does it work?
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* After starting `zeronet.py` you will be able to visit zeronet sites using
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`http://127.0.0.1:43110/{zeronet_address}` (eg.
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`http://127.0.0.1:43110/1HeLLo4uzjaLetFx6NH3PMwFP3qbRbTf3D`).
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* When you visit a new zeronet site, it tries to find peers using the BitTorrent
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network so it can download the site files (html, css, js...) from them.
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* Each visited site is also served by you.
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* Every site contains a `content.json` file which holds all other files in a sha512 hash
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and a signature generated using the site's private key.
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* If the site owner (who has the private key for the site address) modifies the
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site, then he/she signs the new `content.json` and publishes it to the peers.
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Afterwards, the peers verify the `content.json` integrity (using the
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signature), they download the modified files and publish the new content to
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other peers.
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#### [Slideshow about ZeroNet cryptography, site updates, multi-user sites »](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_2qK1IuOKJ51pgBvllZ9Yu7Au2l551t3XBgyTSvilew/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000)
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#### [Frequently asked questions »](https://zeronet.io/docs/faq/)
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#### [ZeroNet Developer Documentation »](https://zeronet.io/docs/site_development/getting_started/)
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## Screenshots
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#### [More screenshots in ZeroNet docs »](https://zeronet.io/docs/using_zeronet/sample_sites/)
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## How to join
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### Windows
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- Download [ZeroNet-py3-win64.zip](https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet-win/archive/dist-win64/ZeroNet-py3-win64.zip) (18MB)
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- Unpack anywhere
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- Run `ZeroNet.exe`
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### Other platforms: Install from source
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Fetch and extract the source:
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wget https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/archive/py3/ZeroNet-py3.tar.gz
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tar xvpfz ZeroNet-py3.tar.gz
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cd ZeroNet-py3
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Install Python module dependencies either:
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* (Option A) into a [virtual env](https://virtualenv.readthedocs.org/en/latest/)
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```
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virtualenv zeronet
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source zeronet/bin/activate
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python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
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```
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* (Option B) into the system (requires root), for example, on Debian/Ubuntu:
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```
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install python3-pip
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sudo python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt
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```
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Start Zeronet:
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python3 zeronet.py
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Open the ZeroHello landing page in your browser by navigating to:
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http://127.0.0.1:43110/
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## Current limitations
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* ~~No torrent-like file splitting for big file support~~ (big file support added)
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* ~~No more anonymous than Bittorrent~~ (built-in full Tor support added)
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* File transactions are not compressed ~~or encrypted yet~~ (TLS encryption added)
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* No private sites
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## How can I create a ZeroNet site?
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Shut down zeronet if you are running it already
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```bash
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$ zeronet.py siteCreate
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...
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- Site private key: 23DKQpzxhbVBrAtvLEc2uvk7DZweh4qL3fn3jpM3LgHDczMK2TtYUq
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- Site address: 13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2
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...
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- Site created!
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$ zeronet.py
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...
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```
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Congratulations, you're finished! Now anyone can access your site using
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`http://localhost:43110/13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2`
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Next steps: [ZeroNet Developer Documentation](https://zeronet.io/docs/site_development/getting_started/)
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## How can I modify a ZeroNet site?
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* Modify files located in data/13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2 directory.
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After you're finished:
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```bash
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$ zeronet.py siteSign 13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2
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- Signing site: 13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2...
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Private key (input hidden):
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```
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* Enter the private key you got when you created the site, then:
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```bash
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$ zeronet.py sitePublish 13DNDkMUExRf9Xa9ogwPKqp7zyHFEqbhC2
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...
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Site:13DNDk..bhC2 Publishing to 3/10 peers...
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Site:13DNDk..bhC2 Successfuly published to 3 peers
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- Serving files....
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```
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* That's it! You've successfully signed and published your modifications.
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## Help keep this project alive
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- Bitcoin: 1QDhxQ6PraUZa21ET5fYUCPgdrwBomnFgX
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- Paypal: https://zeronet.io/docs/help_zeronet/donate/
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### Sponsors
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* Better macOS/Safari compatibility made possible by [BrowserStack.com](https://www.browserstack.com)
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#### Thank you!
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* More info, help, changelog, zeronet sites: https://www.reddit.com/r/zeronet/
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* Come, chat with us: [#zeronet @ FreeNode](https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.net/zeronet) or on [gitter](https://gitter.im/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet)
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* Email: hello@zeronet.io (PGP: CB9613AE)
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