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#Decentralization `[14]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Blockchain DePINs Explained

Blockchain DePINs unlock superior services by tapping underutilized assets operated by node hosts worldwide — powering everything from wireless coverage to secure communication networks like the Diode Network. Read below for more information and emerging use cases. What are blockchain DePINS? DePINs (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) work by deploying useful devices that are associated with blockchain wallets. These useful devices provide some sort of service and are automatically rewarded by a blockchain token. They can...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

Diode and Moonbeam Partnership

Diode and Moonbeam Collaborate on DePIN Platform for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Diode partners with Moonbeam to deploy suite of blockchain communication solutions that align with Polkadot founder Gavin Woods’ original vision for Web3 ROSEBURG, Ore. and SINGAPORE, January 30, 2024 – Diode, the innovation leader in Zero Trust Network Access software, and Moonbeam Network, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications, today announced a partnership to deploy a suite of blockchain-enabled...

Free ngrok Alternative

Diode offers a free ngrok alternative. Ngrok is a service that allows you to publish services to the Internet and to remotely access local area networks and IT assets. Diode’s Command Line Interface (CLI) tool provides a simple interface to the Diode Network – enabling many of the same use cases as does ngrok. Keep reading to understand how you can use the Diode CLI for free to accomplish many of the same use cases...

Decentralized Web Hosting

Decentralized Web Hosting is a way of hosting websites so that the website cannot easily be taken down or degraded by a service outage (intentional or not) of a given vendor. Why Is Decentralized Website Hosting important? The reasons for wanting to do decentralized web hosting, sometimes referred to as Web3 hosting, include: Technical resilience of the website - the unintentional outage of one component does not bring the website down Security and privacy –...

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

4 Steps to Hosting a Decentralized Static Website using ENS and IPFS

In this article, we will outline the steps required to deploy a static website under your ens name. One example is my personal website hosting on IPFS using “yahsin.eth” my ENS custom domain. What it does is that anyone can visit https://yahsin.eth.link/, the browser would return an introduction of myself. It will work faster if the viewer has MetaMask readily installed. View a list of ENS+IPFS websites compiled by Almonit here: https://almonit.eth.link/ If you’re interested...

Best Resources To Learn Web3 Blockchain Decentralized Pki And Ethereum

Here is a curated list of readings and resources that ignited our interest in realizing a decentralized Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vision for the future. We included topics such as fundamentals, Web3, blockchain, web PKI, DNS, time, IoT security, light clients, Ethereum, as well as development tools and tutorials. We are also collecting feedback for our newly published research paper about BlockQuick, a super light client protocol for blockchain validation. DM us on Twitter if...

Why Dns On Blockchain Is The Next Step After Dns Over Https

Last month, the trade association for internet service providers in the U.K. has nominated Mozilla for this year’s award of Internet Villain because Mozilla plans to support DNS-over-HTTPS that would bypass U.K. filtering obligations and parental controls, undermining internet standards in the U.K. At Diode, we think Mozilla’s DNS-over-HTTPS in general is a good move for increasing the privacy of end-users; however, it is not the best option for protecting an open internet as DNS-over-HTTPS,...

Mitm Attacks And Why Its Time To Start Thinking About Decentralized Pki

Picture this: you’re sitting in a coffee shop with your laptop, and find yourself trying to connect to the internet, like most people, using a public WiFi connection provided by the coffee shop. Wouldn’t it be nice to book a hotel room over the weekend, you ask your partner? This everyday scenario highlights why secure access matters across the decentralized web and modern chatting apps. You click on an online reservation website, search for a...

How Decentralized Public Key Infrastructure Will Be The Future For The Web

If you’ve been following our blog, you will have heard us mentioning the term decentralized public key infrastructure before. But you probably don’t know what it is or how it works, let alone why it matters so much. This same decentralized trust model now powers the Diode Network and Diode Collab — practical tools that bring blockchain-secured communication to real teams through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that works without phone...

Decentralized PKI in a nutshell

In Today’s internet, the authenticity of content is secured by the internet PKI system and the domain name registries. To make it all work first the domain name server (DNS), second you - holding the certificate and the corresponding private key and third a certificate authority which signed your certificate all have to agree on the same data to create this security. A single miss like a domain name server pointing to a different server...

How the End of Mining Could Lead to the ‘Uberization’ of Infrastructure

The public was aghast back in early 2018 when PwC Bitcoin specialist Alex de Vries estimated that Bitcoin servers consume more than 22 terawatt-hours of electricity per year which is comparable to entire countries such as Austria and Ireland. To many, this was a brewing crisis that if left unchecked would render blockchains unscalable and unsustainable Even Bitcoin’s strongest supporters recognized that the energy consumption issue presented a barrier to growth and mainstream adoption. The...

#PKI `[5]`

Best Resources To Learn Web3 Blockchain Decentralized Pki And Ethereum

Here is a curated list of readings and resources that ignited our interest in realizing a decentralized Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vision for the future. We included topics such as fundamentals, Web3, blockchain, web PKI, DNS, time, IoT security, light clients, Ethereum, as well as development tools and tutorials. We are also collecting feedback for our newly published research paper about BlockQuick, a super light client protocol for blockchain validation. DM us on Twitter if...

Mitm Attacks And Why Its Time To Start Thinking About Decentralized Pki

Picture this: you’re sitting in a coffee shop with your laptop, and find yourself trying to connect to the internet, like most people, using a public WiFi connection provided by the coffee shop. Wouldn’t it be nice to book a hotel room over the weekend, you ask your partner? This everyday scenario highlights why secure access matters across the decentralized web and modern chatting apps. You click on an online reservation website, search for a...

How Decentralized Public Key Infrastructure Will Be The Future For The Web

If you’ve been following our blog, you will have heard us mentioning the term decentralized public key infrastructure before. But you probably don’t know what it is or how it works, let alone why it matters so much. This same decentralized trust model now powers the Diode Network and Diode Collab — practical tools that bring blockchain-secured communication to real teams through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that works without phone...

Decentralized PKI in a nutshell

In Today’s internet, the authenticity of content is secured by the internet PKI system and the domain name registries. To make it all work first the domain name server (DNS), second you - holding the certificate and the corresponding private key and third a certificate authority which signed your certificate all have to agree on the same data to create this security. A single miss like a domain name server pointing to a different server...

How the End of Mining Could Lead to the ‘Uberization’ of Infrastructure

The public was aghast back in early 2018 when PwC Bitcoin specialist Alex de Vries estimated that Bitcoin servers consume more than 22 terawatt-hours of electricity per year which is comparable to entire countries such as Austria and Ireland. To many, this was a brewing crisis that if left unchecked would render blockchains unscalable and unsustainable Even Bitcoin’s strongest supporters recognized that the energy consumption issue presented a barrier to growth and mainstream adoption. The...

#IoT `[4]`

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

4 Steps to Hosting a Decentralized Static Website using ENS and IPFS

In this article, we will outline the steps required to deploy a static website under your ens name. One example is my personal website hosting on IPFS using “yahsin.eth” my ENS custom domain. What it does is that anyone can visit https://yahsin.eth.link/, the browser would return an introduction of myself. It will work faster if the viewer has MetaMask readily installed. View a list of ENS+IPFS websites compiled by Almonit here: https://almonit.eth.link/ If you’re interested...

Hardware Requirements Of Blockchain Clients

You just decided to start your next project using blockchain. That is awesome congrats! But now you face the many choices: Which blockchain platform and clients are technically suited for your use case, especially when considering platforms like the Diode Network that power Diode Collab for secure team messaging and decentralized hosting? Makers and IoT specialists know that when designing embedded systems it’s important to understand the technical parameters within which each component can work....

How the End of Mining Could Lead to the ‘Uberization’ of Infrastructure

The public was aghast back in early 2018 when PwC Bitcoin specialist Alex de Vries estimated that Bitcoin servers consume more than 22 terawatt-hours of electricity per year which is comparable to entire countries such as Austria and Ireland. To many, this was a brewing crisis that if left unchecked would render blockchains unscalable and unsustainable Even Bitcoin’s strongest supporters recognized that the energy consumption issue presented a barrier to growth and mainstream adoption. The...

#Burning Platform `[2]`

Blockquick Super Light Blockchain Client For Trustless Time

- Click here if you just want to read the Paper - This breakthrough enables the Diode Network and Diode Collab — bringing blockchain-secured trust to resource-constrained devices through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that operates as a chatting app without phone number requirements. In the last two posts of this series, we first introduced the governance issues in PKI and then the circular dependency between establishing trust in PKI certificates...

Decentralized PKI in a nutshell

In Today’s internet, the authenticity of content is secured by the internet PKI system and the domain name registries. To make it all work first the domain name server (DNS), second you - holding the certificate and the corresponding private key and third a certificate authority which signed your certificate all have to agree on the same data to create this security. A single miss like a domain name server pointing to a different server...

#Development `[3]`

Free ngrok Alternative

Diode offers a free ngrok alternative. Ngrok is a service that allows you to publish services to the Internet and to remotely access local area networks and IT assets. Diode’s Command Line Interface (CLI) tool provides a simple interface to the Diode Network – enabling many of the same use cases as does ngrok. Keep reading to understand how you can use the Diode CLI for free to accomplish many of the same use cases...

Hardware Requirements Of Blockchain Clients

You just decided to start your next project using blockchain. That is awesome congrats! But now you face the many choices: Which blockchain platform and clients are technically suited for your use case, especially when considering platforms like the Diode Network that power Diode Collab for secure team messaging and decentralized hosting? Makers and IoT specialists know that when designing embedded systems it’s important to understand the technical parameters within which each component can work....

Decentralized PKI in a nutshell

In Today’s internet, the authenticity of content is secured by the internet PKI system and the domain name registries. To make it all work first the domain name server (DNS), second you - holding the certificate and the corresponding private key and third a certificate authority which signed your certificate all have to agree on the same data to create this security. A single miss like a domain name server pointing to a different server...

#Security `[16]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Diode Collab vs. Signal

Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams There is nothing more critical to your business than protecting your team and your confidential information - whether it be intellectual property, IT details, personnel data, or financial information. However, most team communication tools, such as Slack, Discord, and Teams, are not end-to-end encrypted, leaving your critical data exposed to the company behind the application. In this article we explore the case for Diode Collab - a fully...

Web3 Zero Trust Networks

The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

What Data Breaches Cost

In the previous article, we discussed the details about privacy and regulatory environments concerning mid-market enterprises. It highlighted the importance of understanding these varying digital privacy laws to best protect executives within the company. Diode directly addresses these compliance challenges through the Diode Network — delivering zero-knowledge executive communications that eliminate metadata trails and meet privacy regulations without a complex setup. In this section of our series, we will look more deeply at the nature of...

Compliance and Strategy Guide for Mid-Market Executive Protection

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber threats, the focus on executive protection has expanded beyond the physical to encompass robust cybersecurity measures. For mid-market organizations, especially those handling sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), understanding the complex regulatory landscape is not just about compliance—it’s about survival. Get in Touch Try Diode Out Detailed Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws and Regulations State Regulations: In the...

Replacing VPN For International Teams

Replacing VPNs for International Companies and NGOs Diode benefits organizations everywhere seeking data security solutions for personally identifiable information (PII), health, financial, or other sensitive and regulated information. However, Diode’s secure tunneling features are particularly beneficial for international teams. Diode enable teams working across different geographic locations, ensuring that data, IP addresses, websites being accessed, and other data remains confidential during use. Diode’s tunneling capability secures access to common tools like Microsoft Teams and...

Messaging App Without A Phone Number

Messaging App Without a Phone Number Finding a messaging app without a phone number is difficult nowadays. Even the apps that are known for some of their security features, such as Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram, require users to provide a phone number in order to use their services. However, at Diode, we believe secure communication should be accessible to everyone - whether or not they have a phone number or whether or not they...

Why Dns On Blockchain Is The Next Step After Dns Over Https

Last month, the trade association for internet service providers in the U.K. has nominated Mozilla for this year’s award of Internet Villain because Mozilla plans to support DNS-over-HTTPS that would bypass U.K. filtering obligations and parental controls, undermining internet standards in the U.K. At Diode, we think Mozilla’s DNS-over-HTTPS in general is a good move for increasing the privacy of end-users; however, it is not the best option for protecting an open internet as DNS-over-HTTPS,...

Mitm Attacks And Why Its Time To Start Thinking About Decentralized Pki

Picture this: you’re sitting in a coffee shop with your laptop, and find yourself trying to connect to the internet, like most people, using a public WiFi connection provided by the coffee shop. Wouldn’t it be nice to book a hotel room over the weekend, you ask your partner? This everyday scenario highlights why secure access matters across the decentralized web and modern chatting apps. You click on an online reservation website, search for a...

How Decentralized Public Key Infrastructure Will Be The Future For The Web

If you’ve been following our blog, you will have heard us mentioning the term decentralized public key infrastructure before. But you probably don’t know what it is or how it works, let alone why it matters so much. This same decentralized trust model now powers the Diode Network and Diode Collab — practical tools that bring blockchain-secured communication to real teams through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that works without phone...

Blockquick Super Light Blockchain Client For Trustless Time

- Click here if you just want to read the Paper - This breakthrough enables the Diode Network and Diode Collab — bringing blockchain-secured trust to resource-constrained devices through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that operates as a chatting app without phone number requirements. In the last two posts of this series, we first introduced the governance issues in PKI and then the circular dependency between establishing trust in PKI certificates...

Decentralized PKI in a nutshell

In Today’s internet, the authenticity of content is secured by the internet PKI system and the domain name registries. To make it all work first the domain name server (DNS), second you - holding the certificate and the corresponding private key and third a certificate authority which signed your certificate all have to agree on the same data to create this security. A single miss like a domain name server pointing to a different server...

#Time `[1]`

Blockquick Super Light Blockchain Client For Trustless Time

- Click here if you just want to read the Paper - This breakthrough enables the Diode Network and Diode Collab — bringing blockchain-secured trust to resource-constrained devices through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that operates as a chatting app without phone number requirements. In the last two posts of this series, we first introduced the governance issues in PKI and then the circular dependency between establishing trust in PKI certificates...

#Blockchain `[15]`

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Web3 Zero Trust Networks

The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

Diode Network and Video Streaming Using Raspberry Pi Zero W

Diode’s second livestream meetup event went live on Tuesday (June 30). The 30-minute online event drew some 20 engineers, developers, makers, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts from countries across the globe. CTO Dominic Letz and blockchain engineer Peter Lai were the featured speakers. The meetup topic was about how to perform video streaming using Raspberry Pi Zero W via Diode network. Check out the Diode meetup presentation slides on GitHub. Watch the livestream-ed meetup on YouTube. Peter...

Diode CTO Dominic Letz Featured on the Weekly DeFi Podcast

Our CTO Dominic Letz was invited to go on the Weekly DeFi podcast as a guest recently. Dominic and the Boston-based podcast host Thomas, did the interview over the Internet, talked about the future of the Internet, what is the Web3 revolution, how time is a fundamental problem with Internet security, what is the Diode Network, and more importantly, how you can make a positive impact in the Web3 ecosystem. Have a listen here. A...

How to Publish Your Local Web Server to Web3 with Diode

On Tuesday (May 19), Diode’s highly anticipated live streaming event went live. The 30-minute online meetup event drew more than 35 engineers, developers, makers, and community leaders across the globe. CEO Hans Rempel, CTO Dominic Letz, blockchain engineer Peter Lai, marketing manager Yahsin Huang gathered together remotely to discuss some current and potential applications of the Diode’s peer-to-peer network. We gave a demo of Diode client showcasing how to easily publish a local webserver to...

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

4 Steps to Hosting a Decentralized Static Website using ENS and IPFS

In this article, we will outline the steps required to deploy a static website under your ens name. One example is my personal website hosting on IPFS using “yahsin.eth” my ENS custom domain. What it does is that anyone can visit https://yahsin.eth.link/, the browser would return an introduction of myself. It will work faster if the viewer has MetaMask readily installed. View a list of ENS+IPFS websites compiled by Almonit here: https://almonit.eth.link/ If you’re interested...

Best Resources To Learn Web3 Blockchain Decentralized Pki And Ethereum

Here is a curated list of readings and resources that ignited our interest in realizing a decentralized Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vision for the future. We included topics such as fundamentals, Web3, blockchain, web PKI, DNS, time, IoT security, light clients, Ethereum, as well as development tools and tutorials. We are also collecting feedback for our newly published research paper about BlockQuick, a super light client protocol for blockchain validation. DM us on Twitter if...

Why Dns On Blockchain Is The Next Step After Dns Over Https

Last month, the trade association for internet service providers in the U.K. has nominated Mozilla for this year’s award of Internet Villain because Mozilla plans to support DNS-over-HTTPS that would bypass U.K. filtering obligations and parental controls, undermining internet standards in the U.K. At Diode, we think Mozilla’s DNS-over-HTTPS in general is a good move for increasing the privacy of end-users; however, it is not the best option for protecting an open internet as DNS-over-HTTPS,...

Mitm Attacks And Why Its Time To Start Thinking About Decentralized Pki

Picture this: you’re sitting in a coffee shop with your laptop, and find yourself trying to connect to the internet, like most people, using a public WiFi connection provided by the coffee shop. Wouldn’t it be nice to book a hotel room over the weekend, you ask your partner? This everyday scenario highlights why secure access matters across the decentralized web and modern chatting apps. You click on an online reservation website, search for a...

Hardware Requirements Of Blockchain Clients

You just decided to start your next project using blockchain. That is awesome congrats! But now you face the many choices: Which blockchain platform and clients are technically suited for your use case, especially when considering platforms like the Diode Network that power Diode Collab for secure team messaging and decentralized hosting? Makers and IoT specialists know that when designing embedded systems it’s important to understand the technical parameters within which each component can work....

How Decentralized Public Key Infrastructure Will Be The Future For The Web

If you’ve been following our blog, you will have heard us mentioning the term decentralized public key infrastructure before. But you probably don’t know what it is or how it works, let alone why it matters so much. This same decentralized trust model now powers the Diode Network and Diode Collab — practical tools that bring blockchain-secured communication to real teams through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that works without phone...

Blockquick Super Light Blockchain Client For Trustless Time

- Click here if you just want to read the Paper - This breakthrough enables the Diode Network and Diode Collab — bringing blockchain-secured trust to resource-constrained devices through secure team messaging, decentralized hosting, and a Slack alternative that operates as a chatting app without phone number requirements. In the last two posts of this series, we first introduced the governance issues in PKI and then the circular dependency between establishing trust in PKI certificates...

#Blockquick `[1]`

Hardware Requirements Of Blockchain Clients

You just decided to start your next project using blockchain. That is awesome congrats! But now you face the many choices: Which blockchain platform and clients are technically suited for your use case, especially when considering platforms like the Diode Network that power Diode Collab for secure team messaging and decentralized hosting? Makers and IoT specialists know that when designing embedded systems it’s important to understand the technical parameters within which each component can work....

#Web3 `[6]`

Web3 Zero Trust Networks

The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...

Replacing VPN For International Teams

Replacing VPNs for International Companies and NGOs Diode benefits organizations everywhere seeking data security solutions for personally identifiable information (PII), health, financial, or other sensitive and regulated information. However, Diode’s secure tunneling features are particularly beneficial for international teams. Diode enable teams working across different geographic locations, ensuring that data, IP addresses, websites being accessed, and other data remains confidential during use. Diode’s tunneling capability secures access to common tools like Microsoft Teams and...

Free ngrok Alternative

Diode offers a free ngrok alternative. Ngrok is a service that allows you to publish services to the Internet and to remotely access local area networks and IT assets. Diode’s Command Line Interface (CLI) tool provides a simple interface to the Diode Network – enabling many of the same use cases as does ngrok. Keep reading to understand how you can use the Diode CLI for free to accomplish many of the same use cases...

Decentralized Web Hosting

Decentralized Web Hosting is a way of hosting websites so that the website cannot easily be taken down or degraded by a service outage (intentional or not) of a given vendor. Why Is Decentralized Website Hosting important? The reasons for wanting to do decentralized web hosting, sometimes referred to as Web3 hosting, include: Technical resilience of the website - the unintentional outage of one component does not bring the website down Security and privacy –...

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

Best Resources To Learn Web3 Blockchain Decentralized Pki And Ethereum

Here is a curated list of readings and resources that ignited our interest in realizing a decentralized Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) vision for the future. We included topics such as fundamentals, Web3, blockchain, web PKI, DNS, time, IoT security, light clients, Ethereum, as well as development tools and tutorials. We are also collecting feedback for our newly published research paper about BlockQuick, a super light client protocol for blockchain validation. DM us on Twitter if...

#Diode `[25]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Diode Collab Update - December

The Diode Collab app made strong improvements throughout December, delivering valuable improvements across versions v1.18.8 through v1.18.13. Reduced Memory Usage Memory usage in the app has been decreased by around 50%, increasing the performance of the app noticeably for most users. New Discover Page Zone Cards The community “Discover” Zone cards are redesigned to be smaller so that they are easier to browse. Add “Clear Notifications” to Zone Settings A persistent notification bubble could appear...

Relcaim Family Privacy with Diode

Family communication should be simple, safe, and truly secure. Group messaging keeps everyone connected, shared photos preserve memories, and digital calendars keep the household running. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most traditional messaging apps fall short on family safety and secure messaging. The Problem Every photo, message, and document shared usually passes through, and often stays on, someone else’s server. Even “secure” messaging apps rely on centralized systems that can be logged, exposed, or linked...

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Diode Collab Update - September & October

The Diode Collab app saw great progress throughout September and October, with impactful updates in versions v1.17.21 to v1.17.27 as the team continues advancing a broader set of major developments in upcoming versions that are soon to be released. Enable ICP Canisters on All Zones As of 1.17.23, all Zones now include an ICP Canister by default, bringing always-on self-custody benefits to every Zone. Learn more here. Dismiss Desktop OS Notifications Automatically OS notifications on...

Diode Collab vs. Signal

Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams There is nothing more critical to your business than protecting your team and your confidential information - whether it be intellectual property, IT details, personnel data, or financial information. However, most team communication tools, such as Slack, Discord, and Teams, are not end-to-end encrypted, leaving your critical data exposed to the company behind the application. In this article we explore the case for Diode Collab - a fully...

Diode Collab Update - December

The Diode team has released amazing new updates for Diode Collab during the month of December for v1.14.0 - 1.14.1. App is now Diode Collab Diode Drive is now finally Diode Collab! Diode Collab’s new name is in keeping with the team-collaboration aspect of the app - team use Diode Collab for so much more than files! Full Moonbeam Zone Anchoring Zone permissions are now anchored by default in Moonbeam, offering faster blocktimes and a...

Web3 Zero Trust Networks

The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...

Blockchain DePINs Explained

Blockchain DePINs unlock superior services by tapping underutilized assets operated by node hosts worldwide — powering everything from wireless coverage to secure communication networks like the Diode Network. Read below for more information and emerging use cases. What are blockchain DePINS? DePINs (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) work by deploying useful devices that are associated with blockchain wallets. These useful devices provide some sort of service and are automatically rewarded by a blockchain token. They can...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

What Data Breaches Cost

In the previous article, we discussed the details about privacy and regulatory environments concerning mid-market enterprises. It highlighted the importance of understanding these varying digital privacy laws to best protect executives within the company. Diode directly addresses these compliance challenges through the Diode Network — delivering zero-knowledge executive communications that eliminate metadata trails and meet privacy regulations without a complex setup. In this section of our series, we will look more deeply at the nature of...

Diode Product Update - March and April 2024

The Diode team continues to work hard as two months worth of updates are now running on the app! Here are some of the updates that were made in March and April for Diode (v1.10.5 - 1.11.4). Default Brave Bookmark Newly created tunnels in the Brave browser automatically include a default “What’s my IP?” bookmark for a quick Internet exit location checks for users. API: Subscribe to All Channels The API now supports subscribing to...

Compliance and Strategy Guide for Mid-Market Executive Protection

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber threats, the focus on executive protection has expanded beyond the physical to encompass robust cybersecurity measures. For mid-market organizations, especially those handling sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), understanding the complex regulatory landscape is not just about compliance—it’s about survival. Get in Touch Try Diode Out Detailed Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws and Regulations State Regulations: In the...

Replacing VPN For International Teams

Replacing VPNs for International Companies and NGOs Diode benefits organizations everywhere seeking data security solutions for personally identifiable information (PII), health, financial, or other sensitive and regulated information. However, Diode’s secure tunneling features are particularly beneficial for international teams. Diode enable teams working across different geographic locations, ensuring that data, IP addresses, websites being accessed, and other data remains confidential during use. Diode’s tunneling capability secures access to common tools like Microsoft Teams and...

Diode Drive Feature - Home Pages

Diode Collab is a file sharing and collaboration tool that works with Windows, MacOS, Linux (ARM and X86), Android, and iOS. It can be used to share a file or folder without sending the file or uploading it anywhere - regardless if the recipient also has Diode Collab installed or not. It can also be used to collaborate real-time with Team Members - friends, family, and co-workers who do have Diode Collab installed. In addition...

File Sharing Without Uploading to the Cloud

When we talk on the phone, our experience is one of directly calling another person - we no longer have to interact with switchboards, operators, and party lines. Those are things of the past, no longer necessary in today’s directly connected world. Why isn’t file sharing like calling someone on the phone - a direct connection without the involvement of third parties? Diode Collab makes this possible - it allows you to share files directly...

Diode Network and Video Streaming Using Raspberry Pi Zero W

Diode’s second livestream meetup event went live on Tuesday (June 30). The 30-minute online event drew some 20 engineers, developers, makers, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts from countries across the globe. CTO Dominic Letz and blockchain engineer Peter Lai were the featured speakers. The meetup topic was about how to perform video streaming using Raspberry Pi Zero W via Diode network. Check out the Diode meetup presentation slides on GitHub. Watch the livestream-ed meetup on YouTube. Peter...

Diode CTO Dominic Letz Featured on the Weekly DeFi Podcast

Our CTO Dominic Letz was invited to go on the Weekly DeFi podcast as a guest recently. Dominic and the Boston-based podcast host Thomas, did the interview over the Internet, talked about the future of the Internet, what is the Web3 revolution, how time is a fundamental problem with Internet security, what is the Diode Network, and more importantly, how you can make a positive impact in the Web3 ecosystem. Have a listen here. A...

How to Publish Your Local Web Server to Web3 with Diode

On Tuesday (May 19), Diode’s highly anticipated live streaming event went live. The 30-minute online meetup event drew more than 35 engineers, developers, makers, and community leaders across the globe. CEO Hans Rempel, CTO Dominic Letz, blockchain engineer Peter Lai, marketing manager Yahsin Huang gathered together remotely to discuss some current and potential applications of the Diode’s peer-to-peer network. We gave a demo of Diode client showcasing how to easily publish a local webserver to...

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

4 Steps to Hosting a Decentralized Static Website using ENS and IPFS

In this article, we will outline the steps required to deploy a static website under your ens name. One example is my personal website hosting on IPFS using “yahsin.eth” my ENS custom domain. What it does is that anyone can visit https://yahsin.eth.link/, the browser would return an introduction of myself. It will work faster if the viewer has MetaMask readily installed. View a list of ENS+IPFS websites compiled by Almonit here: https://almonit.eth.link/ If you’re interested...

#How To `[2]`

Running forever with the Raspberry Pi Hardware Watchdog

At Diode we have deployed a couple of long-running Raspberry Pis equipped with cameras and sensors reporting into our network 24/7. All these are under uptime monitoring for us to keep track of the network availability. Every time there is a software problem we want to know it. For that we’re using some external and internal tools. Eventually we have run into a problem not related to our software. From to time one of our...

Getting Started with Diode

Last week we released a demo on YouTube that shows how to get started with Diode. It’s a simple guide to help you get a Raspberry Pi connected to the Diode Network. To get started, here are the steps to follow: Install Diode go client Register a fleet contract with the Diode prenet website Add device to the Whitelist Configure proxy settings in Firefox - about:preferences Connect to the Diode P2P network Run a live...

#Events `[2]`

Diode Network and Video Streaming Using Raspberry Pi Zero W

Diode’s second livestream meetup event went live on Tuesday (June 30). The 30-minute online event drew some 20 engineers, developers, makers, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts from countries across the globe. CTO Dominic Letz and blockchain engineer Peter Lai were the featured speakers. The meetup topic was about how to perform video streaming using Raspberry Pi Zero W via Diode network. Check out the Diode meetup presentation slides on GitHub. Watch the livestream-ed meetup on YouTube. Peter...

How to Publish Your Local Web Server to Web3 with Diode

On Tuesday (May 19), Diode’s highly anticipated live streaming event went live. The 30-minute online meetup event drew more than 35 engineers, developers, makers, and community leaders across the globe. CEO Hans Rempel, CTO Dominic Letz, blockchain engineer Peter Lai, marketing manager Yahsin Huang gathered together remotely to discuss some current and potential applications of the Diode’s peer-to-peer network. We gave a demo of Diode client showcasing how to easily publish a local webserver to...

#Diode Drive `[10]`

Diode Collab Update - December

The Diode team has released amazing new updates for Diode Collab during the month of December for v1.14.0 - 1.14.1. App is now Diode Collab Diode Drive is now finally Diode Collab! Diode Collab’s new name is in keeping with the team-collaboration aspect of the app - team use Diode Collab for so much more than files! Full Moonbeam Zone Anchoring Zone permissions are now anchored by default in Moonbeam, offering faster blocktimes and a...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

What Data Breaches Cost

In the previous article, we discussed the details about privacy and regulatory environments concerning mid-market enterprises. It highlighted the importance of understanding these varying digital privacy laws to best protect executives within the company. Diode directly addresses these compliance challenges through the Diode Network — delivering zero-knowledge executive communications that eliminate metadata trails and meet privacy regulations without a complex setup. In this section of our series, we will look more deeply at the nature of...

Diode Product Update - March and April 2024

The Diode team continues to work hard as two months worth of updates are now running on the app! Here are some of the updates that were made in March and April for Diode (v1.10.5 - 1.11.4). Default Brave Bookmark Newly created tunnels in the Brave browser automatically include a default “What’s my IP?” bookmark for a quick Internet exit location checks for users. API: Subscribe to All Channels The API now supports subscribing to...

Compliance and Strategy Guide for Mid-Market Executive Protection

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber threats, the focus on executive protection has expanded beyond the physical to encompass robust cybersecurity measures. For mid-market organizations, especially those handling sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), understanding the complex regulatory landscape is not just about compliance—it’s about survival. Get in Touch Try Diode Out Detailed Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws and Regulations State Regulations: In the...

Replacing VPN For International Teams

Replacing VPNs for International Companies and NGOs Diode benefits organizations everywhere seeking data security solutions for personally identifiable information (PII), health, financial, or other sensitive and regulated information. However, Diode’s secure tunneling features are particularly beneficial for international teams. Diode enable teams working across different geographic locations, ensuring that data, IP addresses, websites being accessed, and other data remains confidential during use. Diode’s tunneling capability secures access to common tools like Microsoft Teams and...

Diode Drive Feature - Home Pages

Diode Collab is a file sharing and collaboration tool that works with Windows, MacOS, Linux (ARM and X86), Android, and iOS. It can be used to share a file or folder without sending the file or uploading it anywhere - regardless if the recipient also has Diode Collab installed or not. It can also be used to collaborate real-time with Team Members - friends, family, and co-workers who do have Diode Collab installed. In addition...

File Sharing Without Uploading to the Cloud

When we talk on the phone, our experience is one of directly calling another person - we no longer have to interact with switchboards, operators, and party lines. Those are things of the past, no longer necessary in today’s directly connected world. Why isn’t file sharing like calling someone on the phone - a direct connection without the involvement of third parties? Diode Collab makes this possible - it allows you to share files directly...

#File `[1]`

File Sharing Without Uploading to the Cloud

When we talk on the phone, our experience is one of directly calling another person - we no longer have to interact with switchboards, operators, and party lines. Those are things of the past, no longer necessary in today’s directly connected world. Why isn’t file sharing like calling someone on the phone - a direct connection without the involvement of third parties? Diode Collab makes this possible - it allows you to share files directly...

#Editor `[1]`

Diode Drive Feature - Home Pages

Diode Collab is a file sharing and collaboration tool that works with Windows, MacOS, Linux (ARM and X86), Android, and iOS. It can be used to share a file or folder without sending the file or uploading it anywhere - regardless if the recipient also has Diode Collab installed or not. It can also be used to collaborate real-time with Team Members - friends, family, and co-workers who do have Diode Collab installed. In addition...

#Self-Custody `[9]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Relcaim Family Privacy with Diode

Family communication should be simple, safe, and truly secure. Group messaging keeps everyone connected, shared photos preserve memories, and digital calendars keep the household running. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most traditional messaging apps fall short on family safety and secure messaging. The Problem Every photo, message, and document shared usually passes through, and often stays on, someone else’s server. Even “secure” messaging apps rely on centralized systems that can be logged, exposed, or linked...

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Diode Collab vs. Signal

Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

Free ngrok Alternative

Diode offers a free ngrok alternative. Ngrok is a service that allows you to publish services to the Internet and to remotely access local area networks and IT assets. Diode’s Command Line Interface (CLI) tool provides a simple interface to the Diode Network – enabling many of the same use cases as does ngrok. Keep reading to understand how you can use the Diode CLI for free to accomplish many of the same use cases...

Decentralized Web Hosting

Decentralized Web Hosting is a way of hosting websites so that the website cannot easily be taken down or degraded by a service outage (intentional or not) of a given vendor. Why Is Decentralized Website Hosting important? The reasons for wanting to do decentralized web hosting, sometimes referred to as Web3 hosting, include: Technical resilience of the website - the unintentional outage of one component does not bring the website down Security and privacy –...

#Decentralized Web Hosting `[1]`

Decentralized Web Hosting

Decentralized Web Hosting is a way of hosting websites so that the website cannot easily be taken down or degraded by a service outage (intentional or not) of a given vendor. Why Is Decentralized Website Hosting important? The reasons for wanting to do decentralized web hosting, sometimes referred to as Web3 hosting, include: Technical resilience of the website - the unintentional outage of one component does not bring the website down Security and privacy –...

#Free ngrok Alternative `[1]`

Free ngrok Alternative

Diode offers a free ngrok alternative. Ngrok is a service that allows you to publish services to the Internet and to remotely access local area networks and IT assets. Diode’s Command Line Interface (CLI) tool provides a simple interface to the Diode Network – enabling many of the same use cases as does ngrok. Keep reading to understand how you can use the Diode CLI for free to accomplish many of the same use cases...

#Zero Trust `[10]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Relcaim Family Privacy with Diode

Family communication should be simple, safe, and truly secure. Group messaging keeps everyone connected, shared photos preserve memories, and digital calendars keep the household running. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most traditional messaging apps fall short on family safety and secure messaging. The Problem Every photo, message, and document shared usually passes through, and often stays on, someone else’s server. Even “secure” messaging apps rely on centralized systems that can be logged, exposed, or linked...

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Web3 Zero Trust Networks

The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...

Does VPN Protect Me?

When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

Diode and Moonbeam Partnership

Diode and Moonbeam Collaborate on DePIN Platform for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Diode partners with Moonbeam to deploy suite of blockchain communication solutions that align with Polkadot founder Gavin Woods’ original vision for Web3 ROSEBURG, Ore. and SINGAPORE, January 30, 2024 – Diode, the innovation leader in Zero Trust Network Access software, and Moonbeam Network, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications, today announced a partnership to deploy a suite of blockchain-enabled...

Trust Broker Security is Zero Trust Security

Trust Brokers Make Zero Trust Possible Zero Trust communications rely on secure communications between continuously-validated parties. In Zero Trust, the communications are often end-to-end encrypted (E2EE). E2EE protects data by encrypting it with a key that is only known to the parties who would like to communicate. However, a universal challenge to establishing E2EE communications across the Internet is in establishing an initial connection between the two parties. Zero Trust introduces the concept of...

#Press `[3]`

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment

Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...

Diode and Moonbeam Partnership

Diode and Moonbeam Collaborate on DePIN Platform for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Diode partners with Moonbeam to deploy suite of blockchain communication solutions that align with Polkadot founder Gavin Woods’ original vision for Web3 ROSEBURG, Ore. and SINGAPORE, January 30, 2024 – Diode, the innovation leader in Zero Trust Network Access software, and Moonbeam Network, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications, today announced a partnership to deploy a suite of blockchain-enabled...

#DePIN `[2]`

Blockchain DePINs Explained

Blockchain DePINs unlock superior services by tapping underutilized assets operated by node hosts worldwide — powering everything from wireless coverage to secure communication networks like the Diode Network. Read below for more information and emerging use cases. What are blockchain DePINS? DePINs (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) work by deploying useful devices that are associated with blockchain wallets. These useful devices provide some sort of service and are automatically rewarded by a blockchain token. They can...

Diode and Moonbeam Partnership

Diode and Moonbeam Collaborate on DePIN Platform for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Diode partners with Moonbeam to deploy suite of blockchain communication solutions that align with Polkadot founder Gavin Woods’ original vision for Web3 ROSEBURG, Ore. and SINGAPORE, January 30, 2024 – Diode, the innovation leader in Zero Trust Network Access software, and Moonbeam Network, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications, today announced a partnership to deploy a suite of blockchain-enabled...

#Executive Protection `[3]`

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

What Data Breaches Cost

In the previous article, we discussed the details about privacy and regulatory environments concerning mid-market enterprises. It highlighted the importance of understanding these varying digital privacy laws to best protect executives within the company. Diode directly addresses these compliance challenges through the Diode Network — delivering zero-knowledge executive communications that eliminate metadata trails and meet privacy regulations without a complex setup. In this section of our series, we will look more deeply at the nature of...

Compliance and Strategy Guide for Mid-Market Executive Protection

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber threats, the focus on executive protection has expanded beyond the physical to encompass robust cybersecurity measures. For mid-market organizations, especially those handling sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), understanding the complex regulatory landscape is not just about compliance—it’s about survival. Get in Touch Try Diode Out Detailed Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws and Regulations State Regulations: In the...

#Dencentralization `[1]`

The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...

#self-custody `[1]`

Self-Custody for Data

Diode Collab: Secure Collaboration, Redefined We’re excited to announce a major update to Diode Collab™ - our next-gen collaboration suite designed for seamless, secure teamwork. Diode Collab ensures teams stay connected while maintaining full data self-custody - all without self-hosted servers or network supplier risk! Diode Collab v.1.15.0 introduces: Always-on presence (by leveraging the Internet Computer - see below!) Full push notifications for both iOS and Android Advanced file policy permissions for organizations and large...

#blockchain `[1]`

Self-Custody for Data

Diode Collab: Secure Collaboration, Redefined We’re excited to announce a major update to Diode Collab™ - our next-gen collaboration suite designed for seamless, secure teamwork. Diode Collab ensures teams stay connected while maintaining full data self-custody - all without self-hosted servers or network supplier risk! Diode Collab v.1.15.0 introduces: Always-on presence (by leveraging the Internet Computer - see below!) Full push notifications for both iOS and Android Advanced file policy permissions for organizations and large...

#security `[1]`

Self-Custody for Data

Diode Collab: Secure Collaboration, Redefined We’re excited to announce a major update to Diode Collab™ - our next-gen collaboration suite designed for seamless, secure teamwork. Diode Collab ensures teams stay connected while maintaining full data self-custody - all without self-hosted servers or network supplier risk! Diode Collab v.1.15.0 introduces: Always-on presence (by leveraging the Internet Computer - see below!) Full push notifications for both iOS and Android Advanced file policy permissions for organizations and large...

#diode drive `[1]`

Self-Custody for Data

Diode Collab: Secure Collaboration, Redefined We’re excited to announce a major update to Diode Collab™ - our next-gen collaboration suite designed for seamless, secure teamwork. Diode Collab ensures teams stay connected while maintaining full data self-custody - all without self-hosted servers or network supplier risk! Diode Collab v.1.15.0 introduces: Always-on presence (by leveraging the Internet Computer - see below!) Full push notifications for both iOS and Android Advanced file policy permissions for organizations and large...

#Diode Collab `[8]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

Diode & ICP – Driving Secure, Decentralized Collaboration

Diode’s collaboration with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has introduced always-on, self-custody decentralized infrastructure for private team collaboration. Since enabling canisters for all communities in October 2025, over 1,000 Diode Collab Zones are now using canisters for decentralized team collaboration! This milestone highlights the growing adoption of self-custody collaboration for organizations, teams, communities, and families who value privacy. Celebrating 1,000 Private Communities with the Internet Computer Protocol! To celebrate this milestone, Diode is launching the...

Diode Collab Update - December

The Diode Collab app made strong improvements throughout December, delivering valuable improvements across versions v1.18.8 through v1.18.13. Reduced Memory Usage Memory usage in the app has been decreased by around 50%, increasing the performance of the app noticeably for most users. New Discover Page Zone Cards The community “Discover” Zone cards are redesigned to be smaller so that they are easier to browse. Add “Clear Notifications” to Zone Settings A persistent notification bubble could appear...

Relcaim Family Privacy with Diode

Family communication should be simple, safe, and truly secure. Group messaging keeps everyone connected, shared photos preserve memories, and digital calendars keep the household running. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most traditional messaging apps fall short on family safety and secure messaging. The Problem Every photo, message, and document shared usually passes through, and often stays on, someone else’s server. Even “secure” messaging apps rely on centralized systems that can be logged, exposed, or linked...

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Diode Collab Update - September & October

The Diode Collab app saw great progress throughout September and October, with impactful updates in versions v1.17.21 to v1.17.27 as the team continues advancing a broader set of major developments in upcoming versions that are soon to be released. Enable ICP Canisters on All Zones As of 1.17.23, all Zones now include an ICP Canister by default, bringing always-on self-custody benefits to every Zone. Learn more here. Dismiss Desktop OS Notifications Automatically OS notifications on...

Diode Collab vs. Signal

Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams There is nothing more critical to your business than protecting your team and your confidential information - whether it be intellectual property, IT details, personnel data, or financial information. However, most team communication tools, such as Slack, Discord, and Teams, are not end-to-end encrypted, leaving your critical data exposed to the company behind the application. In this article we explore the case for Diode Collab - a fully...

#Decentraliztion `[3]`

Security and Crisis Management Platform with Diode

When Privacy Meets Preparedness Recently, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted banks, websites, communication platforms, and government services worldwide. This revealed how much organizations depend on centralized cloud providers—and how vulnerable communication can be, especially when needed during emergencies, when those systems fail. Diode offers a decentralized, Zero Trust network that removes single points of failure from third-party solutions, ensuring secure messaging, file sharing, and network access with complete privacy and guaranteed...

Diode Collab vs. Signal

Privacy and security are critical for teams whose data and communication must stay protected. Self-custody ensures teams have full control over communication without third-party data exposure, creating a secure foundation for collaboration. Two secure messaging platforms in this space are Signal and Diode Collab. Both offer end-to-end encryption and a privacy-first design, but they differ in their approach: Diode Collab is built for teams with self-custody data, identities, and permissions, whereas Signal is built for...

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams

Diode Collab vs. Slack, Discord, and Teams There is nothing more critical to your business than protecting your team and your confidential information - whether it be intellectual property, IT details, personnel data, or financial information. However, most team communication tools, such as Slack, Discord, and Teams, are not end-to-end encrypted, leaving your critical data exposed to the company behind the application. In this article we explore the case for Diode Collab - a fully...

#Slack alternative `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Mattermost alternative `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Enterprise collaboration `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Self-custody `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Chat alternatives `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Team communication `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Secure messaging `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#On-premise alternatives `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Cloud alternatives `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Blockchain collaboration `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Web3 messaging `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#HIPAA compliance `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#FINRA compliance `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Zero-trust architecture `[1]`

Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode: Best Self-Custody Alternatives for Enterprise Collaboration

Enterprise collaboration has evolved through three distinct phases, each addressing the growing need for data security and organizational control. While cloud-based solutions like Slack revolutionized team communication, they introduced critical vulnerabilities that on-premise alternatives attempted to solve. Now, a new category has emerged that combines the best of both worlds: on-chain collaboration platforms. Table of Contents Slack vs. Mattermost vs. Diode Comparison Cloud-Based Solutions (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord) On-Premise Solutions (Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip) On-Chain Solutions...

#Discord Alternative `[1]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

#Secure Messaging `[1]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...

#Team Communication `[1]`

Diode Collab - A Secure Discord Alternative

In early 2026, the search for a Discord alternative accelerated after after Discord’s new identity verification policy (requiring users to submit government IDs and facial scans) sparked major privacy concerns. As a result, many users are now searching for a Discord alternative that doesn’t compromise their data security or anonymity. Diode Collab™ is emerging as a leading solution: a fully end-to-end encrypted, decentralized collaboration platform that protects both people and their information. Why Users Are...