NLnet Funds 67 Open-Source Projects for Next Generation Internet
Dutch non-profit NLnet has awarded grants to 67 new open-source projects as part of its Next Generation Internet initiative, focusing on trustworthy hardware, user autonomy, and privacy-preserving payments. The projects aim to create a more open, resilient, and human-centered internet.
Key points
- NLnet, a Dutch non-profit, has funded 67 new open-source projects under its Next Generation Internet initiative.
- The projects cover the entire technology stack, from trustworthy open hardware to services and applications providing user autonomy.
- Two pilots, NGI Taler and NGI Fediversity, focus on privacy-preserving payments and hosted internet services, respectively.
- Six projects were selected to contribute to these pilots, including Fleetbase × Taler for low-cost, privacy-friendly payments.
- The selected projects will contribute to creating a more open, resilient, and human-centered internet.
NLnet Funds 67 Open-Source Projects for Next Generation Internet
Dutch non-profit NLnet has announced the funding of 67 new open-source projects as part of its Next Generation Internet initiative. The projects aim to create a more open, resilient, and human-centered internet by focusing on trustworthy hardware, user autonomy, and privacy-preserving payments.
The selected projects cover the entire technology stack, from trustworthy open hardware to services and applications providing user autonomy. Two pilots, NGI Taler and NGI Fediversity, focus on privacy-preserving payments and hosted internet services, respectively.
Six projects were selected to contribute to these pilots, including Fleetbase × Taler for low-cost, privacy-friendly payments. The selected projects will contribute to creating a more open, resilient, and human-centered internet.
The funding is part of NLnet's Next Generation Internet initiative, which aims to create a more secure and trustworthy internet. The initiative has already funded several projects in the past, and this latest round of funding will continue to support the development of open-source projects.
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