Nexus
Personal data custody storage and universal adapter for your digital life
The Problem
Your personal data is scattered across dozens of services with no central control. You can't easily move, backup, or control access to your own information.
The Story Behind This App
Nexus
Your personal data vault and universal adapter for digital sovereignty.
Key Features
1. Data Custody Vault
What: Encrypted storage for all your personal data
Why: You own and control your information
2. Universal Data Adapter
What: Import/export from any service or format
Why: Break free from platform lock-in
3. Selective Sharing
What: Grant temporary access to specific data
Why: Privacy-first data sharing
User Journey
- 1 User connects various services (social, financial, health)
- 2 Nexus pulls and standardizes all personal data
- 3 Data stored in encrypted personal vault
- 4 User can query, analyze, and share selectively
- 5 Automated backups ensure data permanence
Technical Architecture
Frontend
Tauri for desktop, React Native for mobile
Backend
Rust for security and performance
Data
Encrypted SQLite + IPFS for distributed backup
APIs
- OAuth integrations for major platforms
- WebDAV for file systems
- FHIR for health data
Hosting
Self-hosted with cloud backup options
Moonshot Features (v2.0)
- ☐ AI insights across all personal data
- ☐ Blockchain-based access logs
- ☐ Compute-over-data without exposure
- ☐ Legacy planning for digital assets
Market Research
Similar to: Solid Project, MyData, Digi.me
Different because: Focus on practical adapters and usability
Target users: Privacy-conscious users wanting data sovereignty
Open Questions
- How to handle API rate limits for data import?
- Legal implications of storing third-party data?
- Best encryption scheme for long-term storage?
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