Introducing A New Ultra High-Trust Community Platform: Eve

"Eve" is a community platform for friction-less, control-less, decentralized, private, uncensorable, unstoppable, self-sovereign, invite-only closed communities

This week we interview the creators of Arx, a company working on “Eve” which is a decentralized high trust platform, that we of course are highly intrigued by. In the future we would love to have collective intelligence systems, decentralized governance systems, decentralized science systems, swarm intelligence games for the real world , or even a self-sovereign Collective Intelligence Network State installed on a platform like this.

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Society of Problem Solvers: We heard you were working on a new project for high trust networks and systems, so of course that interests us at the Society of Problem Solvers. Can you explain to us in layman's terms what the project is, what it is called, and what it is exactly?

Arx Team: First, thanks for having us! We believe that the readers at the Society of Problem Solvers will find what we're building to be great. At Arx, our latest product "Eve" is a community platform for friction-less, control-less, decentralized, private, uncensorable, unstoppable, self-sovereign, invite-only closed communities. This is a bit of a mouthful, so if you don't mind we want to go over each of those words individually to explain what we mean by them:

• Friction-less means smooth, natural interactions within a community without unnecessary obstacles. Like texting a friend versus sending a letter - no extra verification steps, no arbitrary feature changes, no broken functionality, and no removed features just for the sake of change. Everything just works as expected.

• Control-less refers to the fact that no single entity or person has absolute power over the community. It's similar to how a group of friends operates - there's no "boss" dictating the rules, just mutual understanding and respect.

• Decentralized means the network isn't dependent on any central server or authority. It's like a neighborhood potluck where everyone brings something to the table, and there's no Zuckerberg deciding what's for dinner, nor an Elon deciding that some speech is more free than some other speech.

• Private and uncensorable means that what happens in the community stays in the community. Your conversations and activities remain protected and can't be controlled or shut down by outside forces. “Arguing that you don't care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say." - Edward Snowden

• Unstoppable refers to the network's resilience - it can't be shut down or censored because it doesn't have a single point of failure.

• Self-sovereign: You're the captain of your own ship. No "terms and conditions", no selling data, no advertisement, no spyware, no "tracking and behavior analytics", quite simply we don't want to know anything about you, and you're free to do what you want as a user of our product. We don't and can't stop you.

• Invite-only: Like an exclusive club, but instead of a bouncer checking a list, it's your trusted friends vouching for new members. (At the Society of Problem Solvers we have explored decentralized ‘trust vouchers’ and ‘trust tokens’ before in depth HERE)

Society of Problem Solvers: Please tell us more about Eve, and the ideas behind it.

Arx Team: We call this project "Eve" because, well, it's about as close as you can get to a digital garden of Eden for communities (minus the troublesome serpents, of course). And just like the original Eve took a bite out of that forbidden apple, we're taking a bite out of Big Tech's control over our digital lives. Though in our case, we think this bite leads to more freedom, not less! We built Eve to be resilient; even if our entire team got abducted by aliens tomorrow these communities would keep running perfectly and would be none the wiser. This is possible because we've made all our code public and free for anyone to see, use, or improve - kind of like a recipe that's been shared with the world. Anyone with the technical know-how can verify exactly how it works and even help make it better. In fact we encourage this!

Society of Problem Solvers: Can you give some examples of groups of people who might use it, and why it would help them?

Arx Team: As your readers are no doubt aware of, the biggest problems in society stem from centralization of power, in technology and in government. Small businesses and entrepreneurs could create invite-only marketplaces where they trade directly with their customers, free from platform fees and algorithmic manipulation. Imagine a local farmers' market, but digital, where everyone knows each other and transactions happen peer-to-peer using Bitcoin etc.

Society of Problem Solvers: Sounds like people in countries with tyrannical or intrusive governments (or big tech) would also benefit greatly from this.

Arx Team: For sure. Activist groups and civil rights organizations in countries with oppressive regimes could coordinate safely, knowing their communications can't be monitored or shut down. When traditional social media gets blocked or surveilled, Eve communities keep running, allowing people to organize and share information freely.

Society of Problem Solvers: This also sounds like a great platform for anyone interested in decentralized governance systems.

Arx Team: Yes! Local neighborhoods could build their own digital town squares (like we wrote about HERE) - complete with voting systems for community decisions, shared resource pools for neighborhood projects, and forums for everything from organizing block parties to coordinating neighborhood watch. It brings back that small-town feel where everyone knows each other, just enhanced with modern tools. Religious groups, book clubs, or any community with shared interests can create their own spaces where they set their own rules and culture. They can have their own forums, shared calendars, voting systems for group decisions, and even pool resources for community projects - all without big tech looking over their shoulder.

Society of Problem Solvers: What about for social media, the gig economy, and influencers?

Arx Team: Absolutely! Artists and creators could build direct relationships with their supporters, sharing their work and receiving Bitcoin contributions without intermediaries taking a cut. No more platform dependency or algorithm chasing. Professional networks could create trusted spaces for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Think of it as a decentralized LinkedIn where the community actually owns their network and data.

Society of Problem Solvers: How tailored is the platform for different kinds of groups? It sounds like a wide variety can use this?

Arx Team: The beauty of Eve is that each community can customize their space with exactly the tools they need - whether that's voting systems for governance, forums for discussion, shared Bitcoin pools for group projects, secure messaging for sensitive communications, file sharing, video platform, collaborative documents, event planning, task management, shared calendars, polls and surveys, community wikis, automated workflows, or even custom-built tools specific to their needs. Think of it as a digital Swiss Army knife where each community picks the tools that make sense for them. Want to run a DAO? Add governance tools. Need to coordinate emergency response? Set up alert systems. Building a marketplace? Add escrow. The possibilities are endless because the platform is designed to be extensible while maintaining its core principles of privacy and self-sovereignty.

Society of Problem Solvers: What makes Eve different?

Arx Team: Besides what we already mentioned, Eve doesn't just solve a technical problem - it solves a social one. For too long, we've been forced to adapt our behaviors and communities to fit within the rigid frameworks of big tech platforms. They decide what tools we can use, how we can interact, and what's "acceptable" behavior. Worse still, they monitor, analyze, and monetize every interaction. Eve flips this paradigm on its head. Instead of communities conforming to platforms, the platform conforms to communities! We believe that human communities work best when they're sovereign, self-governing, and sized appropriately for genuine human connection. Whether it's a group of activists coordinating resistance against an authoritarian regime, a local business community creating their own marketplace, or a neighborhood organizing mutual aid - these groups should have the power to build their digital spaces according to their values and needs, not according to what generates the most ad revenue for a Silicon Valley corporation. This is why we've made Eve completely open source and decentralized. No one, not even us, can shut it down or control how communities use it. Eventually our hope is that every single person on earth (or mars, we don't judge!) that uses computers will use at least one product we build; it is going to become an essential tool for any person using the internet.

Society of Problem Solvers: We have strong interests in Network States - digital countries, as well as new kinds of systems to run governance specifically. Can you explain how it could be used here?

Arx Team: This is actually one of the most exciting applications we've been exploring! Eve is practically tailor-made for Network States. Network States need robust digital infrastructure to coordinate their communities, and Eve provides exactly that with built-in sovereignty and security.

Society of Problem Solvers: How is peer-to-peer trust solved in the community?

Arx Team: One super important feature of Eve is the reputation system.
Eve community members earn reputation based on their contributions and interactions within the community. The fascinating part is that this reputation is interconnected – when you invite someone to the community, your reputations become linked. If they contribute positively, both your reputations grow. If they cause problems, both take a hit. This creates a powerful incentive structure that naturally promotes high-trust behavior. Think of it like being a reference for a job candidate – you're putting your own reputation on the line when vouching for someone. This is particularly crucial for Network States, where trust and accountability are fundamental to governance.

Society of Problem Solvers: Who polices and protects the system?

Arx Team: The system is self-regulating because everyone has skin in the game (we cover the importance of skin in the game HERE). Bad actors get naturally filtered out because no one wants to risk their reputation by inviting them, and those who do invite bad actors face consequences to their own standing. This creates exactly the kind of accountable, self-governing system that Network States need to function effectively.

Society of Problem Solvers: How close is the project from being available?

Arx Team: Ah yes, the million dollar question. Building decentralized software is hard, building good decentralized software is even harder. We are weeks away from having a working invite-only beta version with a few pilot communities. While the initial release will be available for purchase and use by anyone interested, we want to set clear expectations - this early version won't have the polished user experience we're ultimately aiming for. We've chosen to prioritize releasing a functional version first, as building robust decentralized software requires careful development and iteration.

Society of Problem Solvers: What are some of the obstacles you face still with the project?

Arx Team: There are three main challenges we're currently navigating: First is funding. While we're optimistic about potential support from organizations like OpenSats, FUTO, and the Human Rights Foundation who align with our mission, we're still in early discussions with some of them. We're open to revenue sharing arrangements with interested parties, but with two important principles: we'll never give up control of the product direction, and we'll never sell the company or issue traditional stock. This stance might limit some funding options, but it's essential for maintaining our core mission. This is particularly crucial since stock ownership legally requires prioritizing shareholder profits through fiduciary duties (duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty to maximize shareholder value) over all other values - including user interests, privacy, and product integrity. Even minority shareholders can legally force profit-maximizing decisions through fiduciary duty lawsuits, making traditional stock fundamentally incompatible with maintaining independent product values. We believe that society's obsessive pursuit of profit is one of the reasons that privacy and consumer rights, as well as the corruption in our systems is getting so bad. Second is finding the right beta testers. We need communities who understand they're testing bleeding-edge technology, are comfortable with using what will initially be very buggy software, and are willing to provide detailed feedback. We're particularly looking for groups who align with our vision of digital sovereignty and can help stress-test the system in real-world scenarios. Third is the technical challenge of building robust decentralized systems. While we've solved most of the core technical problems, ensuring everything works seamlessly at scale requires extensive testing and refinement. Despite these challenges, we're making steady progress and are excited about launching our beta in the coming weeks.

Society of Problem Solvers: What are some of the exciting possibilities you see with the project in the future?

Arx Team: The most exciting possibilities come from what communities will build on top of Eve that we haven't even imagined yet. But there are several developments we're particularly excited about: The most exciting possibility is something we can only hint at right now, as we're still developing the concept. We're envisioning a handheld device we're calling 'Genesis' - a deliberate counterpoint to the 'exodus' of our data to Big Tech companies. We call it Genesis because it represents a clean slate - a complete reset of what a personal device should be, built from first principles of user sovereignty. Think of it as a complete reimagining of what a smartphone could be if it were built from the ground up with user sovereignty in mind - no backdoors, no tracking, no data harvesting. A device where you truly own your digital identity and where security isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. While Eve provides the network and community infrastructure, Genesis would provide the hardware foundation for truly sovereign computing. But that's all we can share about it for now - we prefer to keep the details private until the concept is more fully developed. We're also developing a framework for inter-community collaboration. Imagine different Network States or communities being able to form alliances, trade resources, or collaborate on projects while maintaining their sovereignty and security protocols. These are just the possibilities we can see from here - but like any truly transformative technology, we expect the most exciting uses will come from our users themselves!

Society of Problem Solvers: Anything else you would like to add?

Arx Team: Yes, we'd like to add something important that we think your readers should know.
What we're building with Eve isn't just another tech product - it's a fundamental reimagining of how digital communities can and should work. We're not trying to compete with existing social networks or community platforms; we're creating something entirely new that puts power back in the hands of users. We want to emphasize that now after we're done building the first alpha we're going to be building this in the open, and we're always looking for people who share our vision of digital sovereignty. Whether you're a developer who wants to contribute code, a community leader interested in being an early adopter, or someone who just believes in what we're trying to achieve, we want to hear from you. The Society of Problem Solvers may have exactly the kind of people we had in mind when designing Eve - groups of thoughtful people working together to solve important problems. We'd love to have anyone reading this involved in our beta testing phase.

Society of Problem Solvers: Well thanks for the compliments and absolutely thihs project interests us a lot! So for those of us who want to participate, where can readers learn more about the project?

Arx Team: For those interested in following our progress or getting involved, the best way is to read our website: https://arx-ccn.com/ Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our vision with your readers. The future of digital communities is sovereign, secure, and user-controlled - and we're excited to be building it!

Society of Problem Solvers: Thank you for sharing! It is projects like this that we hope to champion more of in the future and we look forward to checking back soon, and helping the project progress however we can!

Thanks everyone, for reading!

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