Qikfox recently launched a browserthat’s meant to make content more easily discoverable.
“This web client can eliminate the need for domain names.
Eliminating the Middleman
Qikfox is positioning itself as a do-it-all solution.
South_agency / Getty Images
“Consumers should be able to share content without mediators,” Qikfox writes on its website.
Qikfox’s creators claimthat it uses techniquesthat eliminate the need for domain name systems to make publishing websites easier.
Not having to use domain name systems could help users, Harish said.
“Every one of us will benefit from the additional content and business opportunities created.
“We need something decentralized, something like a Tor connection for content indexing, discovery, and suggestions.
Maybe some sort of self-run Facebook that doesn’t solely rely on what people like.”
The Brave browseris another web app that’s breaking the mold, Ionut-Alexandru pointed out.
Braves lets users reward publishers with BAT, a cryptocurrency that visitors earn by looking at ads.
Well, not really directly, but without involving big tech.”
The Qikfox online window is also meant to keep users safe from online scams.
The company says the software has a secure browsing feature that lets you navigate to fishy websites.
It’s got antivirus software built-in and guides users away from scam websites.
A large portion of this fraud occurs through identity theft and phishing scams on the internet.
Browsers like Qikfox identify and block phishing scams by alerting users to websites that are at high risk.
“I think educating people about online risks and how to identify them is the biggest challenge today.”
