Wasn't DWeb Camp a blast?!
Did you camp out with us?
Tell us how it went!
DWeb Camp was such a blast and we’re still buzzing about the conversations, ideas, and connections that took place there. As organizers, we’re always looking to improve the experience so it’s equally impactful and fun for everyone.
If you attended Camp, please take some time to fill out this survey so we know what you enjoyed, what you found useful, and what you think could be improved to help us plan better next time.
DWeb Camp Reflections
Can you believe it's already been a couple weeks since Camp? And we're seeing some lovely reflections and summaries about the event from our fellow campers. If you've written anything about your experience, or plan to, please tag/DM us, or email us at dweb@archive.org so we can share your reflection with others!
A Campout for the Decentralized Web 🛜🏕️
by Nico Shi
DWeb stands for Decentralized Web, and DWeb Camp is a 5-day camp out in the redwoods of Northern California. Read more…
We went to DWeb Camp 2024 by David Luecke
From August 7th — 11th 2024 Marshall, Myriah and David went to DWebcamp at Camp Navarro in the California coastal redwoods. With Marshall and David working together on open source for over a dozen years, it was the first time in 8 years that we got to spend time in person again. Read more…
Last chance to add your story to the Migration Archive
Did you miss your chance to archive your migration story at the Migration Station during Camp? Do not worry! You can still submit your text/photo/audio recording of your migration story to us by emailing them to dweb@archive.org
Deadline to submit your stories is EOD Tuesday, September 3. After that point, we’ll be working to gather all the stories to curate them into 4.7 GB of data so we can burn them onto the DVDs. We’ll be burying them, along with all the beautiful small objects campers brought, in the Internet Archive meditation garden. The burial ceremony will likely take place in mid-November — exact timing TBD so stay tuned for that announcement.
Lost…and FOUND at Camp
Was your microfiber towel so light and compact that your suitcase didn't miss it?
Did you intentionally leave your ASUS Router with us after it began spitting flames?
Did you travel home barefoot after becoming one with the redwoods?
We have a pile of items that were left behind at Camp Navarro, and we want to see them reunited with their owners!
Process for being reunited with your things: - Join the Lost & Found channel in the DWeb discord. The channel is located under the ‘DWeb Camp 2024’ Category. - If you’ve lost an item, write:[LOST] + description and link to the image containing the item. Refer to the Lost & Found pile if your stuff is there. - If you found something amongst your things that’s not yours, write:[FOUND] + photo + closest city + best way to contact you.
Once we've confirmed your item as found, you can book shipping here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gatheringsforgood/1358100
If you're local to the Bay Area, you can come to the Internet Archive to pick up items: 300 Funston Ave. San Francisco, CA 94118
To arrange return, please email dwebcamp@archive.org and cc: noms@archive.org, kev@archive.org.
** PLEASE NOTE: Unclaimed items will be donated after Wednesday 28th August. ****
Support Awana Digital to co-develop technology earth defenders in Tanzania
During Camp’s opening ceremony, Rudo Kemper gave a presentation on how over 100,000 Maasai People are under threat of forced eviction due to tourism and land grabs by the Tanzanian Government, and how he’s working to help develop and circulate of open-source technology to map and monitor environmental and human rights abuses in the region. If you haven’t yet done so, please consider supporting Awana Digital and the Maasai People of Tanzania in their struggle to defend their rights and their territories.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024—DWeb Black Rock City Meetup: Will you be at the Playa next week? Come join other dweebs at the DWeb BRC Meetup on Tuesday, August 27th, at 4pm at 7 Sirens Cove (6:30 & Agog, Center Camp Plaza). The pirate themed camp has a full bar and shady lounge oasis for getting out of the heat. Welcome to all interested in chatting about the internet, decentralization, piracy, and everything in between.
- Thursday, September 5, 2024—DWeb Berlin: Folks will be reconnecting at offline.place on Thursday, 5 September from 19:00 to 22:00 CEST. Offline friends can engage via KüFa.
- September 19-22 in Berlin, Germany: Sign up for the first ever Matrix Conference. The conference will take place at Mitosis LAB in the vibrant neighbourhood of Berlin-Neukölln, Germany. The four-day conference is meant to be the place where hackers, volunteers, vendors and consumer organizations meet, share their interests, and start working together. This is a place to learn, show, hack, hire and contribute to Matrix projects. Register and learn more about the conference here.
- Tuesday, October 22 & 23, 2024—Internet Archive Annual Celebration: Join the Internet Archive on October 22nd & 23rd for a tour of the physical archive and the annual celebration of the vital role of libraries in preserving our shared digital culture. This year’s gathering, “Escaping the Memory Hole,” explores the vital role that libraries play in protecting our digital heritage. As corporate decision-makers increasingly control what stays online, libraries like the Internet Archive stand as guardians of our shared digital culture, ensuring that it remains preserved and accessible for future generations. Register and learn more here.
Thank you to our sponsors for making DWeb Camp 2024 possible
Thank you to this year’s DWeb Camp sponsors: Filecoin Foundation, OpenAI, 11th Hour Project, Internet Archive, Filcecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web, Ethereum Foundation, Holochain, Next.ID, okTurtles, Gitcoin and Least Authority. Their support went directly towards reducing attendees’ registration fees and enabling a diverse range of participants to participate in DWeb Camp. These organizations believe in the work we are doing, and made it possible for us to gather in nature to tackle real world challenges and co-create the decentralized technologies of the future.
If you have any questions or comments about our sponsors and their involvement at Camp, you can reach out to us at dwebcamp@archive.org. Thanks for reading!Questions? Write to dweb@archive.orgStay in touch via our Matrix Channel, Discord, Bluesky, Mastodon, or X. Our mailing address is:300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.