The startup offers a software development platform that enables the creation of distributed applications through a customizable API tailored to specific project requirements. By integrating directly with existing engineering teams, the platform facilitates the delivery of bespoke software solutions that meet unique client needs efficiently.
Funding
$4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Building applications that require direct device-to-device connections is complex, often requiring specialized distributed systems expertise and significant development time. Existing solutions may not efficiently utilize network resources, leading to performance bottlenecks and increased operational costs.
Solution
N0 offers Iroh, a toolkit designed to simplify the development of distributed applications that rely on direct connections between devices. Iroh provides a composable set of protocols and APIs that enable developers to establish and maintain fast, reliable connections, regardless of network conditions. By focusing on resource efficiency, Iroh helps reduce the network overhead associated with distributed systems, allowing developers to concentrate on application logic rather than low-level networking details. The toolkit includes pre-built protocols for data transfer, messaging, and real-time data synchronization, which can be mixed and matched to suit specific application requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers and organizations building distributed applications that require efficient, direct device-to-device communication, such as those in decentralized web, IoT, and edge computing.
Features
- Direct connection API using public keys for device discovery and connection establishment
- Composable protocols including:
- iroh-blobs: Resumable, verifiable data transfer
- iroh-gossip: Broadcast messaging to groups of nodes by topic
- iroh-docs: Real-time, multi-writer, key-value synchronization
- TypeScript SDK
- Tools for building custom protocols on top of the Iroh foundation
- Performance measurement and simulation tools for continuous optimization
- Support for major platforms