Gemini Protocol

Matrix.org is an actively maintained, foundation-backed open standard for decentralized communication. It's not corporate marketing - it's infrastructure for open-source, federated communication with genuine emphasis on privacy, security, and interoperability. The project is well-maintained with active development, regular updates (TWIM newsletters), and strong community contribution. It exemplifies the independent web philosophy by providing infrastructure that doesn't depend on any single comp

Phoronix is an actively maintained, high-quality independent technology publication focused on Linux hardware benchmarking, open-source software news, and performance analysis. It embodies the directory philosophy: human-curated editorial content, independent voice (not corporate marketing), deep technical expertise, and serves the Linux/open-source community. Updated daily with substantive technical content.

Marketplace for independent hardware makers. Buy unique electronics, dev boards, sensors, and creative hardware projects from makers worldwide.

Indie Hackers is an actively maintained community platform focused on independent entrepreneurs building profitable online businesses. It aligns perfectly with the directory philosophy: it's a human-curated, independent web community without corporate marketing sites. Posts are from real makers sharing their journey, build-in-public updates, and business lessons. The platform emphasizes quality over spam and celebrates bootstrapped, profitable ventures. It's the antithesis of corporate social me

Indie microblogging platform. Own your content, cross-post everywhere. Paid service, no ads.

MySpace-style social network revival. Customizable profiles, old web vibes.