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A new kind of internet starts here – free Dutch webinar on the decentralized web

A new kind of internet is gaining ground. One that puts users – not tech giants – back in control. On Thursday, July 24, Your Data Network invites you to a free, live webinar:“Introduction to the decentralized internet.” This session will be hosted in Dutch by Robert‑Jan Lamers, founder of Your Data Network and outspoken […]

16 July, 2025

Recap: Volla Community Days 2025

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the Volla Community Days in Germany – a two-day event full of inspiration, innovation and shared values around digital autonomy, privacy and sustainability. We’re looking back on a gathering that brought together an impressive lineup of speakers and tech pioneers. A movement in full bloomDevelopers, companies, […]

2 July, 2025

Volla and YourData Network join forces at Volla Community Days 2025

International platform for digital autonomy highlights collaboration around privacy-friendly smartphone During the Volla Community Days 2025, Volla and YourData Network will present their collaboration to an international audience of developers, entrepreneurs, and privacy advocates. On Saturday, June 14, Robert Jan Lamers, CEO of YourData Network, will deliver a keynote about the OwnPhone: the first smartphone […]

2 July, 2025

The OwnPhone Has Launched: A New Standard for Private, Account-Free Mobile Technology

On Thursday May 29 we officially launched the OwnPhone: a smartphone designed for people who want full control over their data without compromising usability or privacy. If you’ve ever wished for a phone that doesn’t track your every move, doesn’t require an account to function and doesn’t distract you with endless notifications, the OwnPhone might […]

2 July, 2025

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Why the centralized internet is broken, why the decentralized web is the solution, and why that matters to you

The current internet is highly centralized. Large parts of our digital infrastructure depend on a handful of central data centers, platforms, and service providers, often operated by foreign tech giants. This model brings several structural problems. Below, we highlight eleven major issues, with a focus on examples from Europe and the Netherlands (from mid-2022 onward). […]

16 July, 2025

Switching from WhatsApp to Signal? You’re still dependent.

More and more people are switching from WhatsApp to Signal, hoping to better protect their privacy. That makes sense. Signal has a solid reputation and encrypts messages by default. But if you really want to communicate freely and securely, you need to look beyond just the app you use. Because as long as you’re using […]

2 July, 2025

Three in four people believe tech companies have too much control over their data

Three out of four people no longer trust Big Tech with their personal data. That’s not just a number. It’s a signal. A growing shift in public awareness: from dependence to digital autonomy. Where does this number come from? This statistic comes from research by YouGov and the Norton Cyber Safety Insights (2022), cited by […]

26 June, 2025

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Getting Better Every Month: What’s New on the ThreeFold Grid

At YourData Network we help people and organizations work with a new kind of internet infrastructure: open, decentralized and built for your autonomy. The technology behind this is called the ThreeFold Grid. It is a new kind of internet—one that addresses the key flaws of the current system: ThreeFold is building the technical foundation. We […]

2 July, 2025

How to create your Farm ID in the ThreeFold Connect app

To order a node or run your own, you first need to create a Farm ID. A farm is a digital location where your node(s) will be placed. It’s linked to your personal wallet, where you receive the rewards generated by your node(s). Follow the steps below to set it up in just a few […]

1 June, 2025