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MeshCore draws attention for off-grid messaging without internet
Original: What happens when you take messaging and remove the Internet, cellular network, and somebody else's cloud? You get somet
MeshCore, a decentralized mesh messaging system, is gaining attention among technology enthusiasts. It uses inexpensive LoRa radios to pass messages between devices directly, with no internet connection, cellular network, or third-party cloud service involved. Commenters highlight its appeal for off-grid communication, emergency preparedness, and privacy, and note growing interest in building community mesh networks with low-cost hardware.
Why now: Interest in decentralized, off-grid communication tools is rising as people look for alternatives that do not depend on internet providers or big tech clouds.
Evidence
- What happens when you take messaging and remove the Internet, cellular network, and somebody else's cloud? You get something rather interesting. Jack's Rant 9 goes down the # MeshCore rabbit hole: inexpensive # LoRa radios, decentralized mesh networking, and off-grid… · ithorrorstories@techhub.social · 8
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