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# ZeroNet [](https://travis-ci.org/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet) [](https://zeronet.readthedocs.org/en/latest/faq/) [](https://zeronet.readthedocs.org/en/latest/help_zeronet/donate/)
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[简体中文](./README-zh-cn.md)
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[Русский](./README-ru.md)
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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.readthedocs.org/en/latest/faq/)
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####  [ZeroNet Developer Documentation »](https://zeronet.readthedocs.org/en/latest/site_development/getting_started/)
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## Screenshots
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#### [More screenshots in ZeroNet docs »](https://zeronet.readthedocs.org/en/latest/using_zeronet/sample_sites/)
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## How to join
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* Download ZeroBundle package:
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  * [Microsoft Windows](https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet-win/archive/dist/ZeroNet-win.zip)
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  * [Apple macOS](https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet-mac/archive/dist/ZeroNet-mac.zip)
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  * [Linux 64-bit](https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroBundle/raw/master/dist/ZeroBundle-linux64.tar.gz)
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  * [Linux 32-bit](https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroBundle/raw/master/dist/ZeroBundle-linux32.tar.gz)
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* Unpack anywhere
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* Run `ZeroNet.exe` (win), `ZeroNet(.app)` (osx), `ZeroNet.sh` (linux)
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### Linux terminal
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* `wget https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroBundle/raw/master/dist/ZeroBundle-linux64.tar.gz`
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* `tar xvpfz ZeroBundle-linux64.tar.gz`
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* `cd ZeroBundle`
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* Start with `./ZeroNet.sh`
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It downloads the latest version of ZeroNet then starts it automatically.
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#### Manual install for Debian Linux
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* `sudo apt-get update`
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* `sudo apt-get install msgpack-python python-gevent`
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* `wget https://github.com/HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet/archive/master.tar.gz`
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* `tar xvpfz master.tar.gz`
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* `cd ZeroNet-master`
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* Start with `python2 zeronet.py`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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### [Arch Linux](https://www.archlinux.org)
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* `git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/zeronet.git`
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* `cd zeronet`
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* `makepkg -srci`
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* `systemctl start zeronet`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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See [ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org)'s [ZeroNet
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article](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ZeroNet) for further assistance.
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### [Gentoo Linux](https://www.gentoo.org)
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* [`layman -a raiagent`](https://github.com/leycec/raiagent)
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* `echo '>=net-vpn/zeronet-0.5.4' >> /etc/portage/package.accept_keywords`
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* *(Optional)* Enable Tor support: `echo 'net-vpn/zeronet tor' >>
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  /etc/portage/package.use`
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* `emerge zeronet`
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* `rc-service zeronet start`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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See `/usr/share/doc/zeronet-*/README.gentoo.bz2` for further assistance.
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### [FreeBSD](https://www.freebsd.org/)
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* `pkg install zeronet` or `cd /usr/ports/security/zeronet/ && make install clean`
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* `sysrc zeronet_enable="YES"`
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* `service zeronet start`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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### [Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/)
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* `vagrant up`
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* Access VM with `vagrant ssh`
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* `cd /vagrant`
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* Run `python2 zeronet.py --ui_ip 0.0.0.0`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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### [Docker](https://www.docker.com/)
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* `docker run -d -v <local_data_folder>:/root/data -p 26552:26552 -p 127.0.0.1:43110:43110 nofish/zeronet`
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* This Docker image includes the Tor proxy, which is disabled by default. Beware that some
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hosting providers may not allow you running Tor in their servers. If you want to enable it,
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set `ENABLE_TOR` environment variable to `true` (Default: `false`). E.g.:
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 `docker run -d -e "ENABLE_TOR=true" -v <local_data_folder>:/root/data -p 26552:26552 -p 127.0.0.1:43110:43110 nofish/zeronet`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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### [Virtualenv](https://virtualenv.readthedocs.org/en/latest/)
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* `virtualenv env`
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* `source env/bin/activate`
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* `pip install msgpack gevent`
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* `python2 zeronet.py`
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* Open http://127.0.0.1:43110/ in your browser
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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.readthedocs.org/en/latest/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.readthedocs.org/en/latest/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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