Veavad

Veavad is a fictional decentralized data-sharing protocol and platform described in speculative technology literature. It envisions secure, scalable exchange of structured data across distributed networks, using a graph-based data model and self-sovereign identities to enable collaborative data processing without centralized control.

Origin and development: Veavad is described in hypothetical scenarios and white papers dating from the mid-2020s by a consortium called the Veavad Foundation. In these accounts, it is positioned as an open, interoperable alternative to centralized data silos, rather than a finished product.

Core features: The design centers on a peer-to-peer mesh network of nodes, a property graph for data modeling, and cryptographic identities that provide access control and provenance. Data is encrypted end to end, with versioning, tamper resistance, and policy-based sharing. The platform emphasizes offline-first operation and plug-in modularity for adapters, storage, and cryptographic schemes.

Applications: In theory, Veavad would support collaborative research, supply-chain transparency, digital archives, and IoT data sharing. Its graph structure aims to enable complex queries across heterogeneous datasets while preserving data ownership and audit trails.

Reception and status: In speculative discussions, supporters highlight improved interoperability and privacy protections; critics point to design complexity, governance challenges, and the risk of fragmented implementations. Veavad has no widely adopted production deployments in reality; it remains a conceptual framework in fiction and theory.

See also: Decentralized web, knowledge graph, self-sovereign identity, distributed ledger technology.