ZeroG
What is ZeroG?
ZeroG is an infrastructureless social media platform that leverages the peer-to-peer connections of smart phones to create an entirely offline experience via mesh networking. Because ZeroG is infrastructureless, it can be used by those without a cellular data plane, those not within range of a cell tower, or those in a disaster zone where the infrastructure has been damaged. Users post messages along with hashtags and location data to talk with others. ZeroG’s cryptography allows users to verify the author of each message. Message locations can be plotted on an offline map, making it possible to see the locations of others in an emergency. A built in sharing function allows the app to be installed on a new phone without using a traditional app store. Emergency organizations can be installed as contacts, so that they can get users the information they need in the event of a disaster.
Why Infrastructureless?
You cannot always rely on a connection to the internet. There are some regions that do not have access to cell towers or Wi-Fi. Additionally, in an event like a natural disaster it is possible that the infrastructure will go down and you will no longer have access to it.
A Totally Offline Experience
ZeroG offers a totally offline experience. At no point are you required to access the internet.