Description
Diode Network is an open-source, permissionless zero trust network access (ZTNA) product built as a decentralized network of relay nodes that route TCP and UDP traffic between any two points globally without requiring accounts or centralized trust. It assigns every client a globally unique, routable Ethereum public key as an identifier, uses blockchain-based sovereign definitions and smart contracts to automate network behavior and deliver deterministic security, and charges a commodity bandwidth fee. Anyone can run a private relay node (Point of Presence) to isolate enterprise traffic or extend the network's reach. Features include isolated sidechannels for existing applications, independently addressable internet exit nodes for regional traffic routing (like a private VPN), and multi-protocol routing (HTTPS, WebRTC, WireGuard) managed via a ZTNA console. Target use cases include enterprise VPN, private AI, secure SaaS applications, unblockable connections, and zero trust networking. Users can use the public network as-is, run their own relay node, or engage Diode directly for private network options.