About the Journal
Journal of Decentralized Systems (JDS) is a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access publication dedicated to the technical and social architectures of distributed agency. Published by Hyphero, a California Benefit Corporation, JDS serves as a high-integrity venue for research into systems that prioritize user sovereignty, interoperability, and open-source infrastructure.
In an era of increasing centralization and extractive publishing fees, JDS offers a sanctuary for rigorous scholarship without Author Processing Charges (APCs). We invite original research, system designs, and critical reviews across the spectrum of decentralized technology—from ActivityPub and the Fediverse to OpenSimulator and sovereign identity protocols. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic theory and the practical deployment of resilient, independent communication networks.
Current Issue
Premier issue featuring articles on Decentralized Communication and Software Development.
Articles
Focus Areas include:
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Federated Protocols: Innovations in ActivityPub, OCAPs, and decentralized social networking.
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Virtual Environments: Hypergrid protocols, OpenSimulator development, and metaverse interoperability.
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Sovereign Systems: Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials, and user-owned data.
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Software Engineering: High-performance implementations in Rust, C#, and PHP for distributed systems.
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Civic & Legal Frameworks: The role of Benefit Corporations and DAOs in sustaining open infrastructure.
