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Finland uses “Russia-gauge” rails. They are going to move to European compatible rail gauge for their own resilience.

This is what we should be thinking about for moving to open social away from American platforms: it should come with significant spending commitments & is absolutely necessary.
Finland announces migration of its rail network to international gauge
The Finnish government announces the migration of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to international gauge (1,435 mm) from 2032. The change aims to improve military mobility and regional ...
www.trenvista.net
November 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is happening now! luma.com/h0nmrgu9?tk=...
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Do you have a half-baked idea for tinkering with your personal knowledge management system #pkm? ​Maybe it's an idea for an #Obsidian plugin, local #RAG over your notes, or a much overdue Notion database rehaul? Stop by at the #ToolsForThought hack day on Sunday, November 16th.

luma.com/h2mjbhjf
tools-for-thought Vancouver hack day · Luma
Hello everyone! It's been a while since our last tft meetup, so we thought we'd start up again with a project-focused hack day! Do you have a half-baked idea…
luma.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This happened at the inaugural Book Club last night. I was there. You can be too! Sign up to the newsletter at dwebyvr.org to get notified of our next meeting. Next book announcement coming very soon! 📚
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Another event coming soon: bsky.app/profile/lxca...
Event alert! Folk Tech is a movement among people who want tech for their community without depending on big tech companies, and an alliance of developers making decentralized, p2p, open source, open standard-based tech.
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A number of DWebYVR events for November for you.

📚 book club
📓 tools-for-thought hack day
🥘 potluck!

dwebyvr.org/dwebyvr-nove...

#vancouver #tech #commons #community #ethicaltech
DWebYVR November 2025 events
Fall is upon us and it is always a great time to cozy up with a book and to get out and connect with fellow Dweb folks. We have a lot going on this November and hope to see you at one of the following...
dwebyvr.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What is #folktech? Read the recap from the first convening on Oct 18. Check out the slide deck in the post and sign up for the next virtual event on Nov 19 here: luma.com/h0nmrgu9?tk=...

dwebyvr.org/recap-folk-t...
Recap: Folk Tech Play Day
How can we make and use technology that supports us in our everyday life and is also easy and fun to use? How can great p2p, open source, open standards-based, and decentralized tech emerge from commu...
dwebyvr.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Internet Archive's 1 trillion milestone was recognized in the Congressional Record ➡️ blog.archive.org/2025/10/31/s...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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One week left!

You have until Wednesday Nov 5th to participate in the survey to decide the location of #DWebCamp 2026!

#DWeb #Camp
getdweb.net DWeb @getdweb.net · Oct 23
𝐃𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🏕️

Where should it happen? 🤔

We want to hear from you! 🌻

You are welcome to participate in this survey, it takes 5~10 minutes. ⤵️

mailchi.mp/archive/2025...

#DWeb #DWebCamp #Camp #HackerCamp #decentralization #event
DWeb Camp 2026 Location Survey
Let us know where would you like DWeb Camp 2026 to happen!
mailchi.mp
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This account is now actually hosted in Vancouver!
Hello world! I am a smol Asus MiniPC that lives at @z-space.ca and is being tinkered on by an extended crew around @dwebyvr.org

We also have a Knot and a Spindle for @tangled.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
DWebYVR reading group first meeting, November 12th 2025 discussing Jo Freeman's essay The Tyranny of Structurelessness dwebyvr.org/dwebyvr-read...
DWebYVR reading group first meeting
Our first reading for November 12th: Jo Freeman's essay The Tyranny of Structurelessness.
dwebyvr.org
October 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"Folk Tech is a movement of folks who want to make technology that supports people and communities that doesn't depend on big technology corporations. " Join us for the first community day on October 18th 2025 @z-space.ca luma.com/vmays8fz
Folk Tech Play Day · Luma
Stop talking about "consumers" and "users"! Let's make and use tech that supports us as people to be in connection and to collaborate, not that addicts us or…
luma.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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We're recommending #meshcore these days (same devices). Will be doing a meetup again soon around this. Follow @dwebyvr.org for updates.
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Thanks to Hypha for sponsoring such a great event 🎉
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Great catching up with @drewjoma.bsky.social! He came out to @dwebyvr.org Cascadia and just came by @z-space.ca today.

He’s worked with a number of different media streaming platforms like Eternal Family eternal.tv

Stay tuned for in person screenings and other experiments!
Eternal Family | Unique Streaming Entertainment
Eternal Family is an offbeat streaming platform presenting hidden gems from the past and surreal entertainment.
eternal.tv
September 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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New blog post — Recap of DWeb Camp Cascadia, Canada’s first regional Decentralized Web Camp in the Pacific Northwest organized by @dwebyvr.org

The people, presentations, and activities that made this ~60 person Camp a resounding success. ⛺✨

blog.archive.org/2025/09/03/d...
September 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🏕️ Camper @mai.bsky.social wrote up a report of #DWebCampCascadia 🙌

Get a cup of tea and sit by the fire. Mai goes into detail about the programming and has some great photos 📸

Hopefully we see you out next year!

blog.archive.org/2025/09/03/d...
DWeb Camp Cascadia 2025: Canada’s First Regional Decentralized Web Camp in the Pacific Northwest | Internet Archive Blogs
blog.archive.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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David and Paul did a pretzel & cheese making workshop as part of @dwebyvr.org Cascadia Camp.

Thinking about more food & agtech for next year!
Vibes from Salt Spring Island and #dwebcampcascadia - you know you’re having a great time when you forget to take pictures
August 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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A new favorite sticker via @dwebyvr.org camp.

cc @atproto.com @atprotocol.dev
August 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Had a really lovely time at Cascadia camp

Thanks for hosting friends! See you all again soon (I hope!) ❤️
What a wonderful #DWebCampCascadia!

There is more to report, but here are a few 📸 pics from the farewell ferry care of 🏕️ Camper Renee Black

Thank you all for coming! 👋
August 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
What a wonderful #DWebCampCascadia!

There is more to report, but here are a few 📸 pics from the farewell ferry care of 🏕️ Camper Renee Black

Thank you all for coming! 👋
August 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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The welcome table with Ben & Patricia, Elizabeth May speaks to #dwebcampcascadia, and led by Mai, a reading of the DWeb Principles
August 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Ok we made it to the ferry (and are in fact on it now).

The middle picture is to show the antenna on the roof which is part of the Galiano network www.galianonet.org that @avibryant.com helped setup

@jacobsayles.bsky.social @daffl.me @expede.wtf on the ferry

#dwebcampcascadia
August 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Here's to a wonderful time at #DWebCampCascadia for everyone attending!
dwebyvr.org/camp/
August 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM