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Published a IEEE research paper on topic of IPFS and Blockchain and currently researching on cybersecurity in the decentralized landscape. Speaker & Trainer are various events/workshops & trained hundreds of students & professionals on getting started with Web3. Based out of India. TG: @shachindra X: shachindra92, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shachindra92/\n\nAnish Mishra, CISO, 14+ yrs of experience in Product Delivery & Cyber Security, AWS certified Cloud Security and Orchestration Expert, Passionate IT professional with project management, Blockchain & Security compliance background . Overall experience in Web2 and Web3 development, Blockchain technologies, Cloud Infrastructure design, Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing with prime focus on building innovative & highly secure products based on decentralised technologies. Based out of India. TG: @Anishmishra X: ansrajanmishra, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansm/\n\nAshish Gupta, Business & Partnership Lead, AI & Data Science Engineering Student, Move and Rust Enthusiast part of ETHMumbai Team and IBW Contributor. Based out of India. TG: @ashishgupta1527 X: ashishgupta1527, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishgupta1527/", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide a list of your major team members, including their relevant experiences and social network/professional links. Please indicate if there any Asian builders.", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@shachindra", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram handle of major point of contact", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "NetSepio Utility Token Launch Plan\n\nThe launch plan for NetSepio's utility token aims to create a sustainable ecosystem where nodes will stake tokens and users will pay with them. Nodes must stake a minimum number of tokens to ensure network security and earn rewards, while end-users use tokens to access services. Key elements include:\n\n- Node Staking: Nodes stake tokens as collateral, earning rewards for maintaining network stability.\n- User Payments: Users pay with tokens for premium security features, privacy controls, and analytics.\n- Incentives: A hybrid model redistributes transaction fees as node rewards and funds for development and operations.\n- Token Supply: Implementing token burns and staking incentives to create deflationary pressure and maintain token value.\n\nThis approach ensures a robust, self-sustaining financial ecosystem that supports the long-term growth and adoption of NetSepio's services.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please demonstrate your financial plan here if it's not included in your project description.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "NetSepio platform is poised to bring about a revolution in the Asian digital landscape by democratizing internet access, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering a decentralized ecosystem. The platform's unique blend of dVPN (decentralized VPN), dWiFi (decentralized WiFi), and advanced technologies like AI and zkSNARKS aims to address critical internet infrastructure challenges while promoting equity and security. Here\u2019s how NetSepio can significantly advance the Asian public goods ecosystem:\n\n1. Digital Divide Reduction:\n   - Current Challenge: A significant proportion of the Asian population does not have reliable access to high-quality internet due to socio-economic barriers and infrastructure limitations.\n   - Protocol Contribution: By enabling decentralized WiFi networks (dWiFi and dVPN) and leveraging the DePIN platform, Erebrus can provide affordable and widespread internet access. Local community nodes can be deployed, ensuring even remote areas benefit from robust internet connectivity.\n\n2. Enhanced Cybersecurity:\n   - Current Challenge: Cyber threats are a growing concern, with many users and businesses lacking advanced tools to protect themselves.\n   - NetSepio Contribution: The NetSepio Platform integrates AI-driven threat detection and DNS firewalls to provide real-time protection against cyber threats. Users can enjoy secure and private browsing experiences through decentralized VPN (dVPN) technology, shielding their data from prying eyes.\n\n3. Economic Empowerment:\n   - Current Challenge: Limited access to digital resources curtails economic opportunities, especially in less developed regions.\n   - NetSepio Contribution: NetSepio fosters economic empowerment by enabling locals to share reviews, run WiFi and VPN nodes and earning rewards for sharing their bandwidth, sharing insights through Reviews that report a harmful website or Dapp to the community. This creates new income streams and encourages digital literacy and cybersecurity culture in communities.\n\n4. Educational Access:\n   - Current Challenge: Unequal internet access hampers educational opportunities, especially in rural and underserved regions.\n   - Protocol Contribution: With widespread and affordable internet access provided by Erebrus, students across Asia can access online educational resources, participate in virtual classrooms, and improve their learning outcomes.\n\nTechnological Advantages\n\n1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs (zkSNARKs):\n   - Privacy: zkSNARKs ensure data verification processes are secure without exposing sensitive information, adhering to privacy and fostering trust.\n\n2. AI Integration:\n   - Proactive Security: AI-driven algorithms enhance threat detection and response, creating a proactive cybersecurity ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of diverse Asian markets.\n\n3. Decentralized Infrastructure (DePIN):\n   - Resilience and Scalability: The decentralized infrastructure supports both local and cloud deployment, allowing flexibility and resilience. This approach mitigates the risk of central points of failure and ensures continuous service availability.\n\nPractical Implementation Strategy\n\n1. Public WiFi Network Registration and Security\n\nPassword Storage and Retrieval:\nWhile storing passwords for auto-connect can enhance user convenience, it must be handled with stringent security measures to avoid compromising network integrity.\n- Password Storage: Store passwords in an encrypted format using strong encryption algorithms.\n- Access Controls: Ensure only authorized entities can access this data through robust authentication mechanisms.\n- On-Chain Data Storage:\n  - Store a hash of the encrypted password on the blockchain.\n  - Use smart contracts to manage password retrieval requests securely.\n  \nExample Structure:\n```json\n{\n  \"ssid\": \"FreePublicWiFi\",\n  \"mac_address\": \"00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E\",\n  \"location\": {\n    \"latitude\": 37.7749,\n    \"longitude\": -122.4194,\n    \"address\": \"123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105\"\n  },\n  \"timestamp\": \"2023-10-01T12:34:56Z\",\n  \"bandwidth_capacity\": {\n    \"upload_speed\": \"100Mbps\",\n    \"download_speed\": \"300Mbps\"\n  },\n  \"frequency_bands\": [\"2.4GHz\", \"5GHz\"],\n  \"signal_strength\": \"-67dBm\",\n  \"encryption_type\": \"WPA3\",\n  \"security_protocols\": [\"DNS filtering\", \"Firewall\"],\n  \"public_key\": \"04123456789ABCDEF...\",\n  \"uptime\": \"99.95%\",\n  \"service_availability\": \"24/7\",\n  \"operator_id\": \"0x123456789ABCDEF...\",\n  \"transaction_id\": \"0xABCDEF123456789...\",\n  \"smart_contract_address\": \"0x987654321FEDCBA...\",\n  \"encrypted_password_hash\": \"0x12345abcde...\"\n}\n```\n\n2. Randomizing BSSIDs\n\nErebrus protocol aims to leverage Randomizing BSSIDs (Basic Service Set Identifiers) as a crucial privacy-enhancing technique in wireless networking. BSSIDs are unique identifiers assigned to Wi-Fi access points and are typically based on the device's MAC address. By randomizing these identifiers, Erebrus Nodes protects against tracking and profiling attempts by nefarious actors who exploit static BSSID data to monitor device movements and infer user behavior. \nThis randomization helps ensure that devices don't broadcast a consistent identifier, thereby reducing the risk of privacy breaches and enhancing the overall security of wireless communications. It's an essential measure for safeguarding user privacy in today's increasingly connected world.\n\nBy leveraging the NetSepio's Platform, Asia can take a significant leap towards a more secure, accessible, and equitable digital future. Through decentralized and innovative solutions, we not only address pressing challenges but also empower communities, businesses, and individuals across the continent. The platform's commitment to democratizing internet access aligns seamlessly with the objectives of enhancing public goods, fostering economic opportunities, and ensuring digital inclusivity for all.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please demonstrate how your project would advance Asian public goods ecosystem.", "questionId": 5}], "project": {"id": "0x89bb70422c4fc7b9e3d1ecded63785fdfc7088da3e26a3b4f8fee830c6d22a0e", "title": "NetSepio", "logoImg": "bafkreihnuerjmo6dw2zpyqjpcl246rg54h52vusttrskq4qeqhmui5fthi", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidcli3vedziuc7e5vvz4frazntpdxvdxnez6nibpnuubzqt7qkcoi", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://netsepio.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreih33vcvdve2qannsx5jmvpphcmuo3t6rb5llbunnhsitjrt3sjmma", "createdAt": 1722160524468, "userGithub": "shachindra", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..dbOnf-ColML0jxxbRqHT9vmylQ1k9_1pSHRGayvcsYoow1aX6Sk3xXjtgfpZTHuOXlwSBUgqf1HAEr6GHeXtAQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-07-28T09:23:59.510Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-07-28T09:23:59.510Z", "expirationDate": "2024-10-26T09:23:59.510Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xEDEbC5b7DF5245f631d75996B90F453D80cb4EFb", "hash": "v0.0.0:FkQchFqAUElBspu9TDmOPhXV9vl3vJV+A/q1982hMck=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#NetSepio#5115199"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..AM91GppCFowu8HcjcDb62i-Jbljp6gNH8l3fGfBAXB3tfWztOkVnGj8arUNnGp3puZGcvmg-lRVcMKl2o_bLCA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-07-28T09:47:57.749Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-07-28T09:47:57.748Z", "expirationDate": "2024-10-26T09:47:57.748Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xEDEbC5b7DF5245f631d75996B90F453D80cb4EFb", "hash": "v0.0.0:h58J9J5O9WpfXFk2CQ/vQhb7ckByWNeLCVzzt0vLqKY=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#NetSepio"}}}, "description": "NetSepio secures your last mile and unlocks a borderless web, redefining digital connectivity and unleashing the future of the internet. By harnessing the power of DePIN, we provide a globally accessible, secure, and private network. Our Protocol, Erebrus, democratizes access to safe internet access through the power of DePIN, empowering anyone to set up a VPN and a WiFi node to share their internet bandwidth, thus fostering a network that is both secure and universally accessible.\n\nNetSepio stands out by offering:\n- True decentralization with a peer-to-peer network, enhancing security and bypassing centralized vulnerabilities.\n- Advanced features like Intelligent Threat Protection, Split Tunneling, and a Network Firewall for optimized, secure browsing.\n- An open-source, transparent model ensuring no data tracking and complete privacy.\n\nUsing our platform:\n- Enterprises can subsidize for their end users cybersecurity, VPN and internet requirements making sure they are able to access their apps wherever they are in the world\n- Application developers can build resilient apps that can't be censored or geo-restricted by integrating the NetSepio SDK\n- Users can connect to a secure and global VPN and discover community sourced WiFi making access to internet on the go easier and reliable\n- Node Operators can make a uniform passive income by supporting our network through running a dWiFi and/or a dVPN node\n\nPitch Video: https://youtu.be/WrZJQ202dfs\nDemo Video: https://youtu.be/VgbGs-gXdRk\n\nWebsite: https://netsepio.com\nDocs: https://docs.netsepio.com\n\nJoin our Community:\n- Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/5uaFhNpRF6\n- Telegram: https://t.me/NetSepio", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "NetSepio", "projectTwitter": "netsepio"}, "recipient": "0xEDEbC5b7DF5245f631d75996B90F453D80cb4EFb"}}