Description
Holochain is a distributed application framework that functions without servers or blockchains. It operates by having users install an app, which signs and stores their data on their own device. This public data is then shared with a random set of peers who validate it against the app's rules, triggering a network-wide security response if the data is invalid. Holochain is designed to be lightweight, secure, and versatile for everyday apps, described as a combination of BitTorrent, Git, and cryptographic signatures. For developers, it offers a serverless infrastructure where the community provides the network, connectability between Holochain apps, and resilience due to its distributed nature. For those familiar with blockchain, it provides configurability of governance and consensus rules, scalability with no processing fees or block confirmation times, and the ability to fork applications. The framework supports various applications, including collaboration tools, energy grid management, and custom currency design. Holochain is an open-source peer-to-peer application framework that enables the creation of distributed applications. It combines cryptography, distributed databases, and consensus-free validation to provide a platform for building lightweight, secure, and versatile apps. Unlike traditional blockchains, Holochain is agent-centric, meaning each user stores and signs their own data on their device and shares it with a random set of peers for validation against the app's rules. This architecture aims to eliminate servers and processing fees, offering scalability and resilience. The framework is designed for various applications, including collaboration tools, energy grids, and custom currency systems, providing developers with configurable governance policies and consensus rules.