Fruv

Fruv is a data interoperability platform and protocol designed to enable secure, portable personal data across devices and services. It defines a common data model, a client-side SDK, and a federated server layer.

Fruv originated from a community project in the late 2010s, was formalized as an open-source protocol, and later established the Fruv Foundation to coordinate development and governance.

The architecture centers on client-side data vaults, content-addressable storage, and a federated network of nodes. It uses end-to-end encryption, granular access controls, and a layered API surface for REST and GraphQL. Data is exchanged via secure Fruv packets with versioned schemas.

Key features include data portability, offline access, consent management, auditability, cross-platform SDKs, and compatibility with standards such as JSON-LD and OAuth.

Use cases range from personal data vaults and digital identity to health records, educational credentials, cross-service profile migration, and supply-chain traceability for consumer goods.

Fruv is released under an open-source license and governed by a foundation with contributor groups, councils, and working committees. Adoption has been gradual, with debates about interoperability overhead and performance in constrained environments.

See also: Personal data portability, self-sovereign identity, decentralized storage.