selfpeer

Selfpeer is a term used in various niche contexts to describe a setup in which an entity acts as its own peer or evaluator within a decentralized or self-managed framework. There is no single, widely accepted definition or standard usage for selfpeer; meanings vary by field and author.

In distributed computing and networking, selfpeer may refer to architectures where nodes assume multiple roles, manage their own identities, and coordinate resources without centralized control. Related concepts include local-first networking and self-sovereign identity, which emphasize autonomy, privacy, and offline resilience.

In evaluation and governance contexts, selfpeer can describe processes that combine self-assessment with peer feedback, allowing individuals or units to rate or validate their own work while being reviewed by peers to ensure accountability.

As a name, selfpeer has appeared in niche uses by small teams for tools or services related to peer-to-peer networking or self-management; however, no dominant product or standard bearing the exact term has emerged in mainstream sources.

See also: peer-to-peer, self-sovereign identity, local-first software.