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13But our computers are a mess.
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19We spend all our time switching between services, juggling logins and different interfaces. And once we’re logged in, the services we use harvest our data, spy on us, and often shut down with little warning.
19We spend all our time switching between services, juggling logins and different interfaces. And once we’re logged in, the services we use harvest our data, spy on us, and often shut down with little warning.
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21If computers are going to be a part of our lives for generations to come, we need a sound foundation for them. We need a _system_, not a grab bag of apps and services. Urbit is that system.
21If computers are going to be a part of our lives for generations to come, we need a sound foundation for them. We need a _system_, not a grab bag of apps and services. Urbit is that system.
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25We built Urbit from scratch to be a system that’s simple, durable, and yours. Everything that computing today is not — but should be.
25We built Urbit from scratch to be a system that’s simple, durable, and yours. Everything that computing today is not — but should be.
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45Finally, your Urbit belongs to you in every possible way. You own it with a private key, control it completely, and can inspect its source code. We want your Urbit to be your digital home. A home you don’t own is just a hotel room.
45Finally, your Urbit belongs to you in every possible way. You own it with a private key, control it completely, and can inspect its source code. We want your Urbit to be your digital home. A home you don’t own is just a hotel room.
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49Urbit began as a sketch, driven from a basic intuition that a better platform could be built. Today, Urbit is two components: Urbit ID, an identity system that’s already live on Ethereum; and Urbit OS, a decentralized network and OS stack that’s young but working well.
49Urbit began as a sketch, driven from a basic intuition that a better platform could be built. Today, Urbit is two components: Urbit ID, an identity system that’s already live on Ethereum; and Urbit OS, a decentralized network and OS stack that’s young but working well.
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13Owning a computer, especially a server, can feel like a job. Urbit, on the other hand, is engineered to be maintenance free. We figure that if people are actually going to use a new computing platform, it can’t feel like work. At all.
13Owning a computer, especially a server, can feel like a job. Urbit, on the other hand, is engineered to be maintenance free. We figure that if people are actually going to use a new computing platform, it can’t feel like work. At all.
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17So we built our whole stack, starting with the VM, to be as simple and compact as possible. Let’s take a look at what the system looks like from a technical perspective and get a feel for how it’s built.
17So we built our whole stack, starting with the VM, to be as simple and compact as possible. Let’s take a look at what the system looks like from a technical perspective and get a feel for how it’s built.
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21Under the hood, Urbit is two parts: an ID system and an OS. The ID system is live and deployed to Ethereum. The OS is a program that runs on top of any Unix machine with an internet connection.
21Under the hood, Urbit is two parts: an ID system and an OS. The ID system is live and deployed to Ethereum. The OS is a program that runs on top of any Unix machine with an internet connection.
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29Until Urbit OS is completely secure (in the next year or so, we hope), you can interact with Urbit ID through a standalone, browser-based interface called [Bridge](https://bridge.urbit.org). Bridge lets you securely manage your keys, transfer your Urbit ID, log in to Urbit OS, and so on.
29Until Urbit OS is completely secure (in the next year or so, we hope), you can interact with Urbit ID through a standalone, browser-based interface called [Bridge](https://bridge.urbit.org). Bridge lets you securely manage your keys, transfer your Urbit ID, log in to Urbit OS, and so on.
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33In the simplest terms, Urbit OS is three things: a file, a key, and a program. The file is a log of everything that has ever happened to your Urbit. The key is derived from the same key you own your Urbit ID with.
33In the simplest terms, Urbit OS is three things: a file, a key, and a program. The file is a log of everything that has ever happened to your Urbit. The key is derived from the same key you own your Urbit ID with.
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11Every time you post a comment, like something, send a message, or use any app or service, you need an account. (And, behind the scenes, a network address.) Neither of these things belongs to you. The way things are going, they never will. No matter what you’re up to with your phone or laptop, you’re dependent on MEGACORP.
11Every time you post a comment, like something, send a message, or use any app or service, you need an account. (And, behind the scenes, a network address.) Neither of these things belongs to you. The way things are going, they never will. No matter what you’re up to with your phone or laptop, you’re dependent on MEGACORP.
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15We don’t like being owned by someone else. We think your identity and wallet should feel like a unique and precious object that you can always carry with you. So we built Urbit ID.
15We don’t like being owned by someone else. We think your identity and wallet should feel like a unique and precious object that you can always carry with you. So we built Urbit ID.
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19Urbit ID is meant to feel like a civilizational key. If your Urbit ID were a piece of hardware, you could tap it to unlock a door, swipe it to buy a coffee, and plug it into any computer to log in. It’s a unique, beautiful object that’s both an address and a wallet. It’s a key to a secret club and the ticket to your digital life.
19Urbit ID is meant to feel like a civilizational key. If your Urbit ID were a piece of hardware, you could tap it to unlock a door, swipe it to buy a coffee, and plug it into any computer to log in. It’s a unique, beautiful object that’s both an address and a wallet. It’s a key to a secret club and the ticket to your digital life.
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29For those curious to understand Urbit ID a bit better, we’ll cover the basics of how Urbit ID works here: how addresses are distributed and who owns what.
29For those curious to understand Urbit ID a bit better, we’ll cover the basics of how Urbit ID works here: how addresses are distributed and who owns what.
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20You own and control this OS completely. Your system doesn’t live on someone else’s server, so there’s no risk of leaking it in a mass data breach or losing it when a service shuts down. Your Urbit is a sealed, secure, and durable system.
20You own and control this OS completely. Your system doesn’t live on someone else’s server, so there’s no risk of leaking it in a mass data breach or losing it when a service shuts down. Your Urbit is a sealed, secure, and durable system.
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24We’re on our way to this future, building it step by step, but we’re not there yet. The Urbit of today is much more stripped down.
24We’re on our way to this future, building it step by step, but we’re not there yet. The Urbit of today is much more stripped down.
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29 <p class="full c4-7-lg mt0 mb4 mb2-xl lh-copy">You own your Urbit like you own Bitcoin.
29 <p class="full c4-7-lg mt0 mb4 mb2-xl lh-copy">You own your Urbit like you own Bitcoin.
30 Each Urbit is a piece of a new network that’s owned and controlled by its users.</p>
30 Each Urbit is a piece of a new network that’s owned and controlled by its users.</p>
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36 <p class="full c4-10-lg white lh-copy mt2 mt4-xl mb7">Today, technology controls us. Every MEGACORP has the same incentive: To keep us hooked on their platform.</p>
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40 <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2 mt4-xl">We built Urbit so people can control their technology, shape their digital lives and freely build
39 <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2 mt4-xl">We built Urbit so people can control their technology, shape their digital lives and freely build
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42 <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2">We want to replace the internet with a foundation for computing that we can all rely on far into the future.</p>
41 <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2">We want to replace the internet with a foundation for computing that we can all rely on far into the future.</p>
43− <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2 mb7">Urbit is a large, ambitious project. But at the core it’s durable, simple and yours.</p>
42+ <p class="full c4-10-lg lh-copy mt2">Urbit is a large, ambitious project. But at the core it’s durable, simple and yours.</p>
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