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Veilid is an open-source, peer-to-peer, mobile-first, networked application framework.
The framework is conceptually similar to IPFS and Tor, but faster and designed from the ground-up to provide all
services over a privately routed network.
The framework enables development of fully-distributed applications without a 'blockchain' or
a 'transactional layer' at their base.
The framework can be included as part of user-facing applications or run as a 'headless node'
for power users who wish to help build the network.