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The Cactus Mesh
A global network of AI researchers, systems engineers, and security researchers united by a shared commitment to building resilient technology.
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Principles
What We Stand For
Six core principles that guide every node in the network.
Resilience Over Convenience
We build systems that survive infrastructure collapse, censorship, and surveillance. Every design decision prioritizes durability.
Open Knowledge
Research belongs to humanity. We share findings, code, and schematics freely — while protecting individual privacy.
Peer Verification
Claims are verified by the mesh, not by authority. Reputation is earned through contribution, not credentials.
Desert Ethics
Like cacti in the obsidian desert, we thrive in harsh conditions. Minimal resources, maximum impact.
Zero Telemetry
We don't track you. We don't profile you. The mesh knows only what you choose to transmit.
Build in Public
Every protocol version, every node deployment, every failure — shared openly so the community learns together.
Node Requirements
- 01Demonstrated contribution to AI, systems, or security research
- 02Endorsement from two existing mesh nodes
- 03Commitment to zero-telemetry and open knowledge principles
- 04Run a mesh relay node (optional but encouraged)