Decentralizing the Internet with Urbit

This chapter explores Urbit, a platform aimed at creating a decentralized network of personal servers, facilitating peer-to-peer communication and ownership. It highlights the innovative aspects and architectural strengths of Urbit, contrasting it with traditional operating systems like Unix and demonstrating how it overcomes their limitations. The discussion also emphasizes the unique identity mechanisms within Urbit that enhance security and user control over digital identities and devices.