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+# NX9
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+**Next Generation 9** — A philosophy-driven ecosystem of self-hosted, privacy-first software.
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+Every project is built around one core idea:
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+> **Infrastructure should belong to its operator — not to a cloud provider, subscription service, or vendor.**
+
+### Philosophy
+
+NX9 is not a framework or a platform. It is a collection of independent, single-binary Rust applications designed for:
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+- Operator ownership
+- Privacy by default
+- Self-hosting first
+- Simplicity over complexity
+- Long-term maintainability
+- Zero telemetry or vendor lock-in
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+We deliberately choose minimal dependencies, explicit routing, SQLite-first storage, and Linux-native design. The goal is software that is easy to understand, deploy, operate, and trust — even years from now.
+
+### Core Projects
+
+- **[nx9-url-shortener](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-url-shortener)**  
+  Multi-user URL shortener with analytics, QR codes, password protection, expiration, and tenant isolation.
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+- **[nx9-auth](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-auth)**  
+  Lightweight identity and access management service with sessions, PATs, RBAC, and audit logging.
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+- **[nx9-dns-server](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-dns-server)**  
+  Authoritative DNS server with DNSSEC support. Lightweight and designed for self-hosted use.
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+- **[nx9-chronoseal-rs](https://codeberg.org/thakares/nx9-chronoseal-rs)**  
+  Privacy-first browser attestation framework for anti-bot and anti-AI scraping protection.
+
+### Documentation
+
+- [Philosophy → Engineering Beyond Frameworks](https://nx9.in/case-study.html)
+- [Architecture Overview](ARCHITECTURE.md)
+- [Case Study: How Simplicity Defended Against Real Attacks](https://nx9.in/case-study.html)
+- [Roadmap](ROADMAP.md)
+
+### Website
+
+The full website source is available in the [`www/`](www/) directory.
+
+### Values
+
+- Privacy by design
+- Single binary deployments
+- Explicit routing
+- Operator sovereignty
+- Open Source (permissive licenses)
+- No telemetry. No vendor lock-in.
+
+### Get Involved
+
+- Star or fork the projects you find useful
+- Open issues or discussions for feedback
+- All projects are independent but share the same architectural principles
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+---
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+**NX9** — Software people can own, understand, and control.
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+Built by [Sunil Thakare](https://codeberg.org/thakares).