what is this?
your escape pod is a virtual server that operates within a unix environment (linux, mac os, etc). it uses its own protocols to communicate with other servers like it. ownership is authenticated with an ERC-720 token called an 'azimuth point.'
what makes it different?
great question, and it takes quite a bit to answer it. let us look at the current way social media works. when person a sends a message to person b, they're not actually talking with each other. they are both putting information into the company's central server. the company then controls who sees what. this is why it is called a centralized network. our approach is to make it simple for every person to own their server. this means that person a is talking to person b directly, and only to person b. nobody else involved. this is a very simple example but the impact means it is ready to disrupt a multi-billion dollar industry.
what do i need to know?
if you want to pilot your own escape pod you will need to be familiar with using ethereum, eth wallets, unix, the command line, and become familiar with dojo (the command line interface of your escape pod).
what happens if i don't get one?
you stay on twitter, facebook, instagram, or any of the social media platforms where your friends hang out. those platforms will continue to monitor and mine every conversation for data. they will then sell your life to advertisers.
what do i do with it?
connect with other people who have their own escape pods. you can build a community centered around a personality, topic, hobby, or tv show. whatever you want to talk about!