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@ -11,15 +11,19 @@ If you want to help us develop it, please do! If you're looking to use it, check
Hermes is completely free and open source, although under the copyleft [CNPL]() license.
We have three main design goals: **Beautiful, Friendly, and Lightweight**.
## FAQ
**Q: What is Hermes?**
Hermes is a client to allow users to interact with the Scuttlebutt network. Some other clients are [Manyverse](https://manyver.se), [Oasis](https://github.com/fraction/oasis), and [Patchbay](https://github.com/ssbc/patchbay).
Most of the clients right now are using web technologies, like JS, HTML/CSS, Electron, etc. We want to make a truly native application, using the GTK toolkit.
**Q: What is Scuttlebutt?**
Scuttlebutt (SSB for short) is a P2P, decentralized social network.
There are no servers needed, data is passed directly between users, either over local networks, bluetooth, or using pub servers/rooms.
There are no servers needed, data is passed directly between users, either over local networks, Bluetooth, or using pub servers/rooms.
It works like any other social network. You can follow people, like their posts, and share messages.
It even supports end-to-end encrypted private messages!
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The Hermes client itself is created by a bunch of queer anarchists, and we plan on strictly implementing a code of conduct for anyone participating as well.
In terms of the SSB network itself, it's much better than most other P2P networks. At least from my network graph, it's mostly filled with accepting left-leaning people.
In terms of the SSB network itself, it's much better than most other P2P networks. At least from my network graph, it's mostly filled with accepting left leaning people.
**Q: How private is it?**
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This is a hard problem to properly fix however, since you'd have to trust that every single person with your post deletes the message.
It's the same problem with centralized networks however, you can't fully trust that Twitter or Facebook will fully delete your data from their servers.
**Q: Where is data stored?**
Data is stored fully locally on your device.
We will probably store data in `~/.local/share/hermes` or someplace similar, instead of using the `~/.ssb` folder, as recommended by the Manyverse devs.
The main reason for this is to prevent apps messing with each others data.
Config files will be stored in `~/.config/hermes`.
**Q: How is it funded?**
Currently, we're all working on it for free. We plan on accepting donations through various means however.
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- Basic social functionality (posts, reactions, profiles, CWs, private messages, pictures, etc.)
- Full markdown support
- Lightweight & fast
- Mobile support (eg. Pinephone)
- Mobile support (e.g Pinephone)
- User friendly and easy to use
- Simple Tor & proxy configuration
- Drafts and Bookmarks functionality
- Well documented, easy to contribute too
- Welcoming & accepting community
- Accesibility features, translations, etc.
- Accessibility features, translations, etc.
## Roadmap
*TODO*