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blastQR

blastQR is a FOSS, cross-platform app and CLI tool for truly offline file transfers using animated QR code sequences, currently reaching peak transfer speeds of 1.4MB/s. It supports use cases such as large-screen broadcasts so people can receive information during internet blackouts, quick private offline sharing of pictures and small files, air-gapped systems, and airplanes.

Last shared For People during internet blackouts, everyday users sharing files privately and offline, operators of air-gapped systems, and travelers on airplanes
01 / The problem

What it addresses

Enables file transfer without internet connectivity, such as during government internet shutdowns or on air-gapped systems.

02 / Source history

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  1. blastQR

    blastQR is a FOSS, cross-platform app and CLI tool for truly offline file transfers using animated QR code sequences, currently reaching peak transfer speeds of 1.4MB/s. It supports use cases such as large-screen broadcasts so people can receive information during internet blackouts, quick private offline sharing of pictures and small files, air-gapped systems, and airplanes.

    Problem: Enables file transfer without internet connectivity, such as during government internet shutdowns or on air-gapped systems.

    Audience: People during internet blackouts, everyday users sharing files privately and offline, operators of air-gapped systems, and travelers on airplanes

    Posted by @cukha · Original comment ↗

    “Truly offline file transfers through animated QR code sequences. It's one of the projects I've been working on for the past 2 years: blastQR.”