A personal project has evolved into a comprehensive computing stack, encompassing identity and trust protocols, decentralized chat, local AI models, and an integrated development environment (IDE). The goal is to create a seamless, interconnected system where identity, execution, and communication are intertwined, rather than layered on top of each other. With a focus on making every component AI-native, the project is now exploring lower-level elements such as browser engines and runtimes.

One of the challenges faced is maintaining clear boundaries between components as they evolve simultaneously. This is particularly complex when aspects like identity and trust begin to influence runtime and client logic. The project’s creator is seeking advice from those who have worked on similar vertically integrated systems, hoping to avoid the pitfall of creating a monolithic structure.

For those interested in exploring this innovative project, the repository can be found at https://github.com/JohannaWeb/Bastion.

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