Technology
Hands-on demosPeer learningBeginner friendly
Technology at DECAY centers on Decentralized Tech meetups, which explore peer-to-peer tools, self-hosting, and resilient community technology through demos and collaborative tinkering.
Topics we cover
- Mesh networking, offline-first tools, and local-first software
- Running your own services, from chat to media hosting
- Security basics and consentful tech practices
What to bring
- Laptop or single-board computer if you want to hack along
- Questions about projects you’re working on
- A collaborative mindset—no prior experience required
How to participate
- Show up with an idea to demo or just listen in
- Split into small groups based on interest and float between them
- Pair up with someone to explore a tool side-by-side
- Join the Signal chat: https://signal.group/#CjQKIHNC7--A2MWzgwBOcdrfoKNP3WJvtB-m7CNwRXzMDKUbEhA8tkWd3ZazJHUbcilp0sGE
- We also self-host a message board at chat.decay.events
New here?
Tell us what you want to learn or share—we’ll point you toward a table that matches your interest. If you’d rather observe, that’s welcome too.