Zurich, Switzerland
ExoDAO Network is a startup that is on a mission to transform web search by decentralizing it for enhanced privacy and reduced censorship, in contrast to the practices of Big Tech. The company is driven by the belief that unrestricted access to diverse information sources, coupled with inclusivity and privacy, is crucial for the sustenance of an open and democratic society, a feat that is currently hindered by existing search paradigms.
One of the key features of ExoDAO Network's approach is the introduction of a diverse array of search models that offer more than just a linear list of top hits. In place of a one-size-fits-all model, the company advocates for a variety, including an expressive language based on predicate logic for power users. Moreover, the startup is committed to replacing opaque rankings with a user-selectable range of open algorithms, all of which are fully open source, community-driven, and transparent.
In a bid to revolutionize the search landscape, ExoDAO Network is steering away from conventional data centers notorious for their high costs and energy consumption and is instead embracing a new data processing model that is centered on decentralization and user participation. By doing so, the company aims to liberate search from its reliance on advertising, thereby redirecting its focus to its primary objective: aiding users in discovering information.
Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Switzerland, ExoDAO Network recently secured a Fr.80.00K Grant investment on 01 September 2022. Notably, the details of the investors involved in this funding round have not been disclosed at this time.
