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title = "Blocktree"
linkTitle = "Blocktree"
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	<h2>A platform for distributed computing.</h2>
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		Learn More <i class="fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ml-2"></i>
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	<p class="lead mt-5">
		Blocktree organizes apps and devices into a cooperative unit called a blocktree. Think of
		it as a mixture of a directory service, network filesystem, public key infrastructure, and
		a message bus, with additional benefits that come from integrating these services.
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Blocktree is still under active development. __Do not__ use it to protect sensitive information
or run mission critical services. Checkout the [docs](./docs) to see what Blocktree
can do today.
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{{% blocks/feature icon="fa-solid fa-folder" title="Network Filesystem" url="./rustdoc/btfuse/index.html" %}}
Your blocktree is a unified view of your network. It can be mounted with a FUSE daemon.
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{{% blocks/feature icon="fa-solid fa-lock" title="Cryptographic Security"  url="./rustdoc/btlib/crypto/index.html" %}}
Information on disk is provided with confidentiality and integrity protection. Key management is
as simple as changing filesystem permissions.
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{{% blocks/feature icon="fa-solid fa-envelope" title="Message Passing" url="./rustdoc/btmsg/index.html" %}}
Apps can send each other messages using blocktree paths. The system mutually authenticates all
connections to ensure your messages reach their intended recipient.
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