Why Self-Host?
Stop renting your digital life. Start owning it.
The Problem
Every file you upload, every calculation you run, every AI conversation you have -- it all lives on someone else's server. You're paying rent for your own digital life. You're trusting strangers with your most private data.
The Reality Today
- Your photos? Stored on Google's servers. They scan them. They use them to train AI.
- Your documents? On Dropbox. They can read them. They can lock you out.
- Your AI chats? On OpenAI's servers. They're training models on your private thoughts.
- Your calculations? Running on AWS. Every number is tracked.
You're not a customer. You're the product.
The Solution: Digital Sovereignty
With PC2, you can:
- Store your files where you control the keys
- Run calculations on your hardware, where no one can see them
- Chat with AI where your conversations never leave your property
- Own your identity with your wallet, not someone's email database
Cost Comparison
| Service | Year 1 | Year 2+ | 10-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive (2TB) | $120 | $120/year | $1,200 |
| Dropbox Plus | $144 | $144/year | $1,440 |
| iCloud+ (2TB) | $120 | $120/year | $1,200 |
| PC2 (Raspberry Pi) | $95 | ~$24 (electricity) | ~$310 |
| PC2 (VPS) | $72 | $72/year | $720 |
A Raspberry Pi setup pays for itself in under 12 months compared to cloud storage subscriptions.
Privacy Comparison
| Aspect | Cloud Services | PC2 |
|---|---|---|
| File scanning | Yes, for "safety" and ads | No scanning possible |
| AI training | Your data trains their models | Your data stays local |
| Account lock | Can happen anytime | Impossible -- you hold the keys |
| Government access | Subject to subpoenas | Your hardware, your jurisdiction |
| Data location | Unknown data centers | Your physical location |
The Wallet-Based Identity
Traditional cloud services use email and password:
- Passwords can be forgotten, hacked, or reset by support
- Email accounts can be compromised
- You don't truly "own" your account
PC2 uses your blockchain wallet:
- Your private key = your identity
- No password to forget or hack
- No "account recovery" that bypasses you
- True cryptographic ownership
The WASM Advantage
When you run a calculation on Google Sheets, it happens on Google's servers. They see your numbers. They log your formulas.
When you run a calculation on PC2:
- The WASM binary executes on your node
- Your data never leaves your hardware
- No logging, no surveillance, complete privacy
This is the difference between using someone else's computer and using your own.
Who Is PC2 For?
Privacy-Conscious Individuals
Keep personal files, photos, and documents truly private.
Developers
Run your own infrastructure. Deploy custom WASM applications. Full control.
Small Businesses
Avoid vendor lock-in. Own your data. Reduce long-term costs.
Crypto Natives
Wallet-based identity. Self-custody mentality extended to your entire digital life.
The Bottom Line
"Every other cloud service asks you to trust them. PC2 asks you to trust yourself."
Your hardware. Your data. Your computation. Your sovereignty.
Ready to start? See Install PC2.