Autonomi Network Launch Announcement

It’s true, after years of your support, belief and what some would regard as pure stubbornness - we have today got to the announcement many thought might never come. The Network is live - and it’s yours.

I would forgive you entirely for wondering where the bangs, whistles, or even just the press for this historic moment are - they will come, just not quite yet.

We’re launching in a way many would not, in the way that is reflective of David and the integrity he has always shown and inspired in those around him. This early phase launch puts practicalities before pride, stability before sizzle and the future as something that’s not always defined by the present. Phrased another way (and as I shared in response to one of our beloved OGs a little earlier):

The launch of Autonomi is the beginning of the journey and not the end - I’m truly excited to see where the future takes us, and to witness the value people place on a network that’s designed perfectly for it! :rocket::earth_asia:

*There have been some - okay many - conversations about the Network’s readiness to launch - but as a collective at MaidSafe, we hold the firm belief that the best place for Autonomi to be, is with you - out in the open, where together we can start to show what this endeavour was all about. As David puts it:

Today marks the beginning of something transformative. Sparked from a concept—and a journey—that began some years ago that all of our hard drives could combine to create a massive array of internet disks. But it’s become far more than that.

It’s a vision of what could be if we combined our collective resources and ingenuity, and created a new form of network: autonomous, decentralised, distributed, open and globally accessible. A communication layer baked into the core of the Internet, ready to store and serve all of humanity’s data (including yours) without the need for corporations, gatekeepers, or permission. Safe. Secure. Permanent.

Coupled with David’s and many of your beliefs in something better, there is a rather more calculating move being made. This ‘early phase launch’ is an important period for us to demonstrate to exchanges and partners the stability, security and unique nature of both Autonomi and its Network Token, ahead of the latter replacing the Network’s test token in late January.

We have a lot to do together between now and then, this link will provide you with the most up to date plan: Roadmap | Autonomi — Learn More which also highlights when we will share the update White Paper with you all (token holder happiness matters) and the plans for the ‘MileStone Updates’ ahead of Token Generation Event (TGE) that will happen in late January. Ahead of then we (as the update roadmap shows) be making updates and improvements - the introduction of our first application next week is something to look out for! :slight_smile: (I have posted an internal demo in Discord - couldn’t figure out upload here!)

I will note again: that there will be one network token (highlander style), and that it will exchange 1:1 for OMNI $MAID, $EMAID, the Token Rewards earned during beta and now our Test Token (ANT). Native Token will follow its predecessor, the ERC standard Network Token (Native Token will be created by the burning of Network Token, so as not to knock out the economics that will be shared with you shortly - wc Nov, 18)

With that said and shared, I think it only right that the last words of this post go to your Network’s Founder, Architect and Visionary, David Irvine;

We are going to build a place where we can freely think, create, inspire, and build new futures. One that makes digital autonomy achievable for all. Where privacy is the default, not the exception.

To our amazing community, thank you. You’re the backbone of the network that was called impossible. Your tireless work and support has meant our vision can start to be truly realised. This is the beginning of something transformative, and it’s called, Autonomi.

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:raised_hands::raised_hands::raised_hands::raised_hands::raised_hands::raised_hands:!!! go!!

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Congratulations

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Congratulations! Such tenacity, such perseverance. Long live Autonomi!

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Congratulations to the entire team @maidsafe and of course the man who stuck it out far longer than anyone could ever have expected @dirvine.
David you are a inspiration, thank you for not giving up and always showing incredible character when times were tough and many said never.

A legacy and achievement to be truly proud of. :clap:

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Yes well done @dirvine

I never doubted you since we first met in Eburg.
Didnt think it would take so long though. Hell I went back home that night thinking about buying kit for mesh networks cos thats what first drew me into the project.
At a meet and I mentioned we need our own mesh networks to avoid ISP tyranny. Someone - may have been Dug Campbell - said " You should go talk to that guy over there, his name is Irvine or something"
Cue me hooked…

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Amen! The greatest of congratulations to all. I never doubted that the network would reach this point, and that from here on we will see it succeed.

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Congratulations David, and everyone who has contributed wee and, er large over so many years. Whatever launch is, we’re there and I will toast it.

:tumbler_glass: :boom: :tumbler_glass:

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Congrats to all the team!


From Davids personal blog in April:

Meta Prediction

This is a prediction on AI and how it relates to the AutonomI network (previously known as the SAFE network). Some people will hate this, but I hope everyone at least takes notice

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Yes I think this is absolutely true - thank you for everything you have done so far @dirvine and for the things that are about to come

Nobody expected this road to be so long… But I am very thankful you’ve stayed with us on it so long…

:clinking_glasses: maybe we’ll meet in rl one day

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Fantastic! Congrats to @dirvine and all the team. . . and the community as well!!

Only the beginning. The further journey should be fascinating.

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Congratulations to everyone for getting Autonomi to this point!

@dirvine your vision & perseverance has led us to this point, and it’s truly exciting this see the vision that has kept me captivated for years primed for launch. Well done, and thank you!

Also great work @Bux in your first few months with the project, making tough choices, pushing & rejigging to set things up to allow some serious momentum to build. There have been controversies, but I doubt much progress could have been made without rocking a few boats, so well done & keep it up!

It’s great seeing the updated roadmap… it will be an exciting few months, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the first apps the team & builders come up with.

It’s happening! :clinking_glasses:

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Congratulations team - and community! And particularly @dirvine for constantly working away at this dream with a level of dedication that’s unparalleled. It’s been a long time - but quite some ride. :tada::tada::tada:

Now comes the real fun part…!

Yeah, vaguely remember that @Southside … can’t quite get over how long ago that was though!

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Congratulations @dirvine :red_gift_envelope:

I found this project when looking for a safe alternative to the insecure and invasive internet over ten years ago. It has been an impossible prospect and you have made it real.

I look forward seeing this mature and grow into the fundamentals. Thank you. And thank you to the @maidsafe team across all of the years!

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Congratulations to @dirvine and to the team present and past who all have aided in getting the network to this point today, Launch stage 1.

Been a long road with many turns and twists, lots of sweat for those developing the network.

Let the community join with those above & myself to congratulate all involved.

Well done all

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Congratulations David! but mostly, THANK YOU!

This is going to be crazy, fun, and everything in between.

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Autonomi is not just a project but a community of passionate and dedicated individuals who have worked tirelessly to make this happen! :happyant:

We are all in this together, so thank you for the hard work everyone involved and, of course, the man who’s been hanging in there longer than anyone would’ve thought possible, @dirvine, proof that stubbornness (and maybe a little bit of madness) can actually pay off!

David, you’re like a superhero of perseverance! Thanks for never throwing in the towel and always keeping your cool when the going got tough, even when the naysayers were plenty!

This isn’t just an achievement, it’s a testament to the power of sheer bloody-mindedness! :clap:


Privacy. Security. Freedom

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Congratulations, for everyone here. And god bless you :pray:. Good good very good.

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Who will be the first person to upload file and share a link to it with community? :slight_smile:

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Congratulations @maidsafe. Big big day! Absolutely inspiring how they got here chopping away at this impossible project week after week. I would have given up after a year max. But they just went on. Through the good times and the hard ones. Insane dedication :tada::tada::tada:

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