PodBox

There is an increasing recognition that users should be able to exert greater control over their data – in law as well as broader civil society. However, current technical architectures underpinning platform ecosystems may not be designed to address the requirements of decentralized data ownership. 

Solid, also known as "Social linked data," is a set of protocols and tools aimed at constructing decentralized social platforms adhering to Linked Data principles with a vision to build a decentralized social network. At its core, Solid enables individuals and communities to securely store their data in decentralized containers known as Personal Online Datastores (PODS). With PODS, users have full control over the access permissions granted to both individuals and applications seeking to interact with their data.  

Solid applications currently lack readiness for widespread adoption due to significant usability and experience challenges, particularly for non-technical users. In response, PodBox, built on top of the Solid framework, offers a one-stop dashboard with a primary goal to simplify and streamline decentralized data management, making it accessible to all. By abstracting the complexities of the underlying protocol, PodBox aims to create a user-friendly interface for managing resources and permissions within one's POD, providing a unified and straightforward experience.

PodBox Features

• Data Ownership - Store all your data on the internet in one place and you control what to do with it!
• Interoperability - Seamless data sharing across all apps and services. Easily carry your data as you switch from one app to another
• Secure Sharing - You decide who—be it a person, group, or app—has access to resources in your Pod