Tlon

Tlon is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 by Urbit pioneer Galen Wolfe-Pauly. The company is known for its development of Urbit, a decentralized operating system that aims to provide a secure, private, and censorship-resistant alternative to traditional computing systems. Urbit is designed to run on a global network of servers, with each user having their own personal server that communicates directly with others, rather than relying on a central authority.

Tlon's mission is to create a more open and democratic internet by empowering individuals with control over their own data and communications. The company's approach to software development emphasizes simplicity, security, and decentralization, with a focus on creating tools that are easy to use and accessible to a wide range of users.

In addition to Urbit, Tlon has also developed other software projects, including Lumen, a decentralized social media platform, and Clay, a decentralized file storage system. The company's work has been influenced by a range of ideas from computer science, philosophy, and social theory, and has been praised for its innovative approach to building a more open and democratic internet.

Tlon's funding comes from a variety of sources, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and individual contributors. The company has received significant attention and support from the open-source community, as well as from advocates of decentralized and privacy-focused technologies.