Twister now really works on Windows
Most recently there was a post about leaving Twister for Windows, unfortunately, the version had an error, due to which some clients could not connect, now everything is working.
In addition, the popular hashestags (Trending) are now displayed in the twister.
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Those who want to test the P2P microblog service, I suggest trying again to start Twister (by downloading the new version) , now it really works on Windows.
In short, what Twister is is a decentralized analogue of Twitter (microblogging service) which is built on the principle of P2P and uses the best of Bittorrent and Bitcoin. In other words, it is a microblogging service that cannot be censored, moderated and does not have a single point of failure.
What is Twister (Details)
habrahabr.ru/post/208472
Twister is a microblogging service (similar to twitter) , but it is distinguished by several very interesting technologies that were used simultaneously.
Namely: Bitcoin Block Chain, Bittorrent DHT, Bittorrent Swarm .
In other words, it is a completely anonymous, decentralized microblogging service that incorporates the best of Bittorrent and Bitcoin.
Now there is a boom of decentralized services, Bitcoin, Bittorrent, Bitmessage , Tox messenger, they are united by the common idea - to be independent from everyone, to be out of control.
The creator of Twister, Miguel Freitas , believes that microblogging provided tremendous assistance in various protests in many states. But, unfortunately, the policy of “information security” of states goes against the freedom of speech, and under the pressure of certain structures, incorrect messages or entire accounts have been deleted.
And of course, sometimes the state requires de-anonymization — from companies — after receiving all the records about the user's visits.
It was the idea of ​​lack of freedom of speech in a convenient format that prompted him to create this service.
What should include a convenient way to disseminate information?
- An interface that will be understandable to most users
- Mobile support
- Protection from global control and espionage
- Normal usernames (Comparing Twister and Bitmessage)
The author of this messenger in his whitepaper makes a comparison with existing federal social networks and such an application as Bitmessage.
Unfortunately, all these properties have not previously been encountered in any of the services or protocols.
And now let's talk what Twister consists of.
A chain of blocks from the Bitcoin system is used to store registration information, in other words, when you register in the system - the data about you is sent to everyone. This allows you to protect you from theft of your nickname in the system and does not allow other people, under the guise of you, to publish false information.
Please note that the block chain is different from Bitcoin.
This technology is used to send your messages to the network, transfer personal messages and other content that may be in the network.
As soon as you write a post - it will be sent to the DHT network and stored with you for further distribution.
Please note that each member of the network does not store all the network data (it is likely that if you have few subscribers, that information from your blog will be unavailable if you are not connected to the Internet)
Swarm - swarm
This technology is used to almost instantly update information among subscribers or people nearby.
It works in parallel with DHT, which allows to solve the same problem in various ways, additionally unloading the main DHT network from requests.
Having read to this point, you may ask, " But wait, the generation of blocks in a bitcoin network requires a lot of computational resources, who is doing this and what is the reward ?"
You are right, by default you do not generate new blocks on the network, but you can start generating them, and as a reward you will be able to send an advertising message that will be displayed to all network users.
Twister is a microblogging service (similar to twitter) , but it is distinguished by several very interesting technologies that were used simultaneously.
Namely: Bitcoin Block Chain, Bittorrent DHT, Bittorrent Swarm .
In other words, it is a completely anonymous, decentralized microblogging service that incorporates the best of Bittorrent and Bitcoin.
Now there is a boom of decentralized services, Bitcoin, Bittorrent, Bitmessage , Tox messenger, they are united by the common idea - to be independent from everyone, to be out of control.
The creator of Twister, Miguel Freitas , believes that microblogging provided tremendous assistance in various protests in many states. But, unfortunately, the policy of “information security” of states goes against the freedom of speech, and under the pressure of certain structures, incorrect messages or entire accounts have been deleted.
And of course, sometimes the state requires de-anonymization — from companies — after receiving all the records about the user's visits.
It was the idea of ​​lack of freedom of speech in a convenient format that prompted him to create this service.
What should include a convenient way to disseminate information?
- An interface that will be understandable to most users
- Mobile support
- Protection from global control and espionage
- Normal usernames (Comparing Twister and Bitmessage)
The author of this messenger in his whitepaper makes a comparison with existing federal social networks and such an application as Bitmessage.
Unfortunately, all these properties have not previously been encountered in any of the services or protocols.
And now let's talk what Twister consists of.
What and what is used
Bitcoin block chain
A chain of blocks from the Bitcoin system is used to store registration information, in other words, when you register in the system - the data about you is sent to everyone. This allows you to protect you from theft of your nickname in the system and does not allow other people, under the guise of you, to publish false information.
Please note that the block chain is different from Bitcoin.
Bittorrent DHT
This technology is used to send your messages to the network, transfer personal messages and other content that may be in the network.
As soon as you write a post - it will be sent to the DHT network and stored with you for further distribution.
Please note that each member of the network does not store all the network data (it is likely that if you have few subscribers, that information from your blog will be unavailable if you are not connected to the Internet)
Bittorrent swarm
Swarm - swarm
This technology is used to almost instantly update information among subscribers or people nearby.
It works in parallel with DHT, which allows to solve the same problem in various ways, additionally unloading the main DHT network from requests.
Generate new blocks
Having read to this point, you may ask, " But wait, the generation of blocks in a bitcoin network requires a lot of computational resources, who is doing this and what is the reward ?"
You are right, by default you do not generate new blocks on the network, but you can start generating them, and as a reward you will be able to send an advertising message that will be displayed to all network users.
1) twister.net.co/wp-content/uploads/twister-0.9.15-win32-bundle.zip
2) To run - unzip the archive and run runme.bat
3) Wait a couple of minutes, you will have Chrome with a twister, if you have another browser - open the following address in it: http://127.0.0.1:28332/home.html
4) You will be transferred to the page http://127.0.0.1:28332/network.html on which the download progress of the block chain will be displayed, as soon as the chain is updated - you can register http://127.0.0.1:28332/login.html
5) After registering a new user, you must wait a bit until the network confirms it.
It is important (!) To save your key that will be shown to you; if you lose the key, you will lose access to your login forever (!)
If you do not want to register, but just want to see how it works - here is already a registered account:
Login: habr_public
Key: L1P7TqdTGcYDaqgDaM1afz7BRkBArBFiNohYuJMzQkxRkg2kL5W1
Or habrahabr_public KxW3qe7n6qdnMGfUe3CizM4TH2h878DxuBq6V24FmpkPV9hdn2ix
Enter this data here http://127.0.0.1:28332/login.html in the field "Import secret key"
Official website: twister.net.co
Repository: github.com/miguelfreitas/twister-core
Interface html repository: github.com/miguelfreitas/twister-html
Who to read?
@ mfreitas - project founder
@ twister - basic project information and updates
@ rutwister - information on the project and updates in Russian
@ twmonitor - repository activity monitor
@ shift - me
I suggest all newcomers to write with the hashtag #ru in a twister .
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/213165/
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