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title: "Awala: The computer network on which humankind can truly rely"
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                Awala helps to circumvent Internet blackouts
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                Awala-compatible apps use the Internet when it's available, and they switch to a backup medium
                when the Internet has been cut off.
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                    No special hardware required
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                    Protects against eavesdroppers
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                    Free and open source
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            <h2>Users</h2>
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                Remain connected even when the Internet is unavailable with Awala apps like
                <a
                    href="https://letro.app/en/"
                    title="Like email, but end-to-end encrypted, spam-free, phishing-free and works without the Internet too"
                >Letro</a>.
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                    <i class="fas fa-box"></i> Learn about using Awala
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            <h2>Service providers</h2>
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                Enhance existing Internet-based services, or build Awala-native apps to unlock additional benefits.
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                    <i class="fas fa-code"></i> Build resilient apps
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            <h2>Couriers</h2>
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                Restore connectivity when the Internet has been cut off. Do it for profit, the greater good or both.
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                    <i class="fas fa-dolly"></i> Become a courier
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        <h2>About Awala</h2>
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            Awala (formerly <em>Relaynet</em>) is a computer network incubated by
            <a href="https://relaycorp.tech">Relaycorp</a>, and funded by the
            <a href="https://opentech.fund">Open Technology Fund</a> and the
            <a href="https://www.iri.org">International Republican Institute</a>.

            It was designed and prototyped at the University of Oxford, and it won the first place at the
            <a href="https://builders.mozilla.community/old/alumni.html#relaynet">Mozilla Builders Open Lab</a>.

            <a href="{% link about.md %}">Learn more about Awala</a>.
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