OrbitDB is a peer-to-peer, serverless database system. Its primary use case is to take back ownership of electronic data, by storing it directly on the storage of the creator. OrbitDB is privacy-focussed and censorship-proof. A user's data cannot be sold by others unless the user expressly shares their data with other parties. Their data cannot be deleted or blocked by outside agencies.

OrbitDB fills the storage gap in the decentralized software stack. OrbitDB provides developers with tools necessary to enhance user privacy, take back control of data ownership and ensure information is censorship-free.

OrbitDB is easy for developers to implement into their new or existing projects. Our aim is to abstract away many of the difficulties associated with TOR, p2p and other decentralized network topologies.

OrbitDB is not tied to a cryptocurrency, is not funded by large investors and does not have a large marketing budget. OrbitDB is an important piece of technology developed by volunteers. Therefore, it is not tied to any agendas.