Human beings cannot thrive without freedom—freedom to speak, connect, assemble, transact, and build. The modern internet concentrates power inside closed platforms and intermediaries that can censor, surveil, and extract. AOS exists to build a different foundation: open, permissionless systems that keep agency with people and communities.
We build tools and systems that help people and communities thrive through open, permissionless technologies—things anyone can use, adapt, and build on—so that freedom and creativity can grow without barriers.
Open systems give communities real control over how they gather, collaborate, and create. By contributing to these ecosystems, we help strengthen the foundation for durable, people-powered technology.
Everything we make—code, research, frameworks, and onboarding pathways—is shared openly. When knowledge and infrastructure are accessible, the entire ecosystem benefits.
Our role is to support, uplift, and walk alongside teams. We help refine ideas, shape products, and explore governance and support models that fit their values and goals.
AOS advances the freedom-tech ecosystem through three core practices. We strengthen the foundations, demonstrate what's possible, and equip people with the tools and support to build their own visions.
We create components, bridges, and infrastructure that expand what's possible with existing protocols.
We build experiments, prototypes, and full applications that show what a free, decentralized internet can look like at both the web and infrastructure layers.
We equip builders, activists, and communities with the tools they need—from AI coding agents to playbooks and governance patterns—to realize their own ideas.
AOS works as a living ecosystem. Our work moves through three interconnected hubs—the Lab, the Studio, and the Foundry—so ideas can grow from early exploration to real-world products and long-term stewardship.
The Lab is where ideas spark and take shape. It's a collaborative environment for creators, founders, activists, and researchers to explore problems, surface insights, and imagine what's possible—long before there's a roadmap.
The Studio is where ideas become real. It's the production and services hub that helps teams design, build, and launch meaningful freedom-tech projects.
The Foundry is where ideas mature and find their long-term path. We don't run a fund—we help projects explore governance, sustainability, and community-aligned ways to grow.