Decentralized, resilient storage for Digital Nomads.
Sietch is a decentralized vault system that lets you securely sync encrypted data — even when the internet is down or adversaries are watching.
Built for those who need portability, privacy, and resilience beyond the cloud.
- Decentralized peer-to-peer syncing with no central servers
- Offline-first — made for low-connectivity and hostile environments
- Portable and airgap-friendly for maximum control
- Built for researchers, journalists, activists — and you
Core Features
Gossip Discovery
Lightweight, decentralized peer discovery. Find other vaults over local networks — no internet needed, no tracking involved.
End-to-End Encryption
Files are chunked, encrypted, and secured using AES-256-GCM or GPG keys. Only you and your trusted peers can see what’s inside.
Offline Sync
Rsync-style sync over LibP2P or sneakernet. Designed to survive unstable networks, censorship, and complete outages.
Intelligent Chunking
Sietch breaks files into chunks with smart deduplication. Move faster, store less, sync smarter.
Zero-Trust Architecture
Protect against vault tampering, metadata leakage, and network eavesdropping — backed by encryption, Merkle proofs, and hash validation.
CLI-First Control
Fast, no-nonsense command-line interface. Scriptable. Pipeable. Hackable. Built for those who want to own their stack.
Use Cases & Personas
Investigative Journalists
Gather evidence, protect your sources, and move critical files — even when your network is hostile or your movements are monitored.
Security Engineers & Sysadmins
Back up credentials, server configs, and critical assets across isolated machines. Sietch fits right into your threat models.
Human Rights Defenders
Share testimonies, legal docs, and sensitive material across trust networks — without relying on centralized services or open internet.
Remote Researchers & Field Workers
Collect and sync research data, field notes, and observations in areas with poor connectivity or where data sovereignty is critical.
Independent Contractors & Freelancers
Secure client data and project files across multiple devices without depending on corporate cloud services or risking data breaches.
Emergency Response Teams
Maintain secure communications and data sharing during disasters when traditional infrastructure is compromised or unreliable.
How Sietch Compares
See how Sietch is different from pre-existing solutions.
| Solution | Architecture | Internet Dependency | Encryption | Sync Model | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sietch | Decentralized P2P | None - works offline | AES-256-GCM, GPG | On-demand, chunked | Privacy-focused |
| Cloud Storage (Dropbox, Drive) | Centralized servers | Required always | Basic (transport only) | Continuous | Convenience, collaboration |
| Git LFS | Git-based, centralized | Required for sync | Limited | Version-based | Code repositories, large assets |
| Syncthing | P2P mesh | Minimal (discovery) | TLS transport | Continuous | Home networks, always-on devices |
| Traditional Backup | Centralized | Usually required | Often unencrypted | Scheduled | Automated data protection |