The homepage (urbit.org) offers a succinct description: > Urbit OS is a clean slate reimagining of the operating system as an 'overlay OS.' It runs on any Unix

The homepage (urbit.org) offers a succinct description: > Urbit OS is a clean slate reimagining of the operating system as an 'overlay OS.' It runs on any Unix machine with an internet connection. > It's a compact system for an individual to run their own permanent personal server. > Urbit ID is a decentralized digital identity system. Your Urbit ID is a username, network address, and crypto wallet. > Both are designed to work together as a single system, completely open source. For those who want to dig deeper: AMA with lead dev https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/4bxf6f/im_curtis_yarvin_developer_of_urbit_ama/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/4bxf6f/im_curtis_yarv... First appearance on HN 10 years ago https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1052795 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1052795 First HN post with traction https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6438320 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6438320 Urbit's HN comments https://news.ycombinator.com/threads?id=urbit https://news.ycombinator.com/threads?id=urbit