Mesh Networking

This cluster centers on discussions of mesh networking technologies, including their potential for decentralized communication, existing projects like Meshtastic and Project Meshnet, and challenges such as scalability and integration with the broader internet.

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orblivion Jul 26, 2021 View on HN

Interesting. Why don't mesh networking projects switch to this?

Dowwie Mar 9, 2018 View on HN

Whatever happened to mesh networking?

atkailash Jun 1, 2021 View on HN

Mesh networks would be great. But should be opt in

RaphiePS Mar 27, 2013 View on HN

Someone should build a meshnet!

pazimzadeh Jul 14, 2025 View on HN

Aren't mesh networks the ideal case for this type of scenario?

jsilence Jun 26, 2020 View on HN

Could Meshtastic alleviate this?

sklogic Aug 27, 2015 View on HN

This is exactly what mesh networks are for.

tomhoward Jun 20, 2024 View on HN

Yep, mesh networking is the plan:https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40740278

mtgx Jul 28, 2013 View on HN

It sounds like you're think about something like http://projectmeshnet.org/

maxk42 Jul 31, 2021 View on HN

People are doing interesting things with mesh networks.