Decentralized Graph Database for Node.js and Browsers
An open source cybersecurity protocol for syncing decentralized graph data. - amark/gun
Decentralized Graph Database for Node.js and Browsers launched on October 16, 2016 with 14 votes, #1,613 of 3,690 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
This is a decentralized graph database designed for Node.js and browser environments. It allows developers to store and query graph-structured data without relying on centralized servers. The tool targets software developers building applications that require distributed data management. Its decentralized approach distinguishes it from traditional database solutions, making it suitable for projects prioritizing data autonomy and peer-to-peer architectures.
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