Getting Started
Welcome to the DeWeb! This guide will help you set up and start using the DeWeb, whether you want to run a local server for personal use or become a provider.
Introduction
The DeWeb provides a fully decentralized web experience by allowing websites to be stored on-chain. To start using DeWeb, you can choose between three paths:
- Setting up a Local Server: Ideal for those who want to browse decentralized websites without any intermediaries.
- Becoming a Provider: Suitable for those who want to make decentralized websites accessible to anyone with a simple browser through their own domain.
- Uploading a website: Perfect is you want to upload your website on-chain.
Paths to Get Started
Local Server Setup
Running a DeWeb server locally allows you to:
- Browse decentralized websites directly from the blockchain.
- Ensure complete privacy and autonomy in accessing on-chain data.
For detailed instructions, see Setting up a Local Server.
Becoming a Provider
Becoming a DeWeb provider lets you:
- Provide access to decentralized websites through your own domain.
- Offer a gateway to the decentralized web for users on any platform (PC, mobile, tablet) without requiring them to install any software on their device.
- Manage a public-facing service with custom configurations.
For detailed instructions, see Becoming a Provider.
Uploading a website
Uploading a website to the DeWeb lets you:
- Host on-chain frontends
- Protect business from DNS hacks
- Build a truly decentralized dApp
For detailed instructions, see upload a website to DeWeb