At ThreeFold, we’re building a new kind of Internet – one that puts people back in control of their digital lives through privacy, ownership, and decentralization. Today, we’re thrilled to share some great news with you: the launch of the OwnPhone!

🔗What is the OwnPhone?

OwnPhone is the first smartphone to realize the 3Phone vision (first announced on 12/12/24), highly secure and designed to work seamlessly with the ThreeFold Grid. It is developed by YourData Network and powered by ThreeFold infrastructure. OwnPhone offers a new way of thinking about digital privacy and ownership. Here’s some of what sets it apart:


  • Your data stays yours. No tracking, no profiling. What’s on your phone belongs to you – period.
  • Built on the decentralized Internet. OwnPhone uses the global infrastructure developed by ThreeFold to store your data across a distributed network.
  • You’re in control. Choose where your data lives and who can access it. With OwnPhone, you’re in charge of your digital world.
  • Powered by Mycelium networking. Mycelium is ThreeFold’s advanced overlay network that connects your device securely and directly, using the shortest and most private path – no middlemen, no exposure.

You can find YourData Network’s full announcement here.

🔗Join the Launch Event

Discover how OwnPhone is redefining digital privacy and ownership!


Thursday, May 29 2025
8:00pm CEST | 2:00pm EDT
Register @ ownphone.net


The call recording will be made available later so feel free to sign up even if you cannot attend the live event.

🔗On the Roadmap

These upcoming features will continue to expand what’s possible:


  • One-Tap App Deployment. Soon, you’ll be able to launch apps like Nextcloud with a single tap – giving you instant access to private file storage, backups, and more, all powered by ThreeFold.
  • Mycelium Name Services Integration. A decentralized alternative to traditional domain systems, ensuring fair access to digital names without centralized control.
  • 3Bot & 3AI. Your personal digital assistant and AI tools, running privately on your OwnPhone and the ThreeFold Grid.

🔗Already Pre-ordered a 3Phone?

OwnPhone is the first device in the 3Phone family and features like 3Bot and 3AI will be made available as software upgrades as they are released. If you’ve pre-ordered a 3Phone, we’ll be in touch by email with details on your options – and we invite you to tune in for the launch event to learn more!