# Brendan Eich Published articles for Brendan Eich. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## The Render Token DevFeed: [The Render Token]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2017-09-25T14:57:39Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [render](), [GPU](), [Blockchain](), [watermarking](), [Security](), [Testing](), [Ethereum](), [proof of work]() Tags: [blockchain](), [ethereum](), [gpu](), [proof-of-work](), [render](), [security](), [testing](), [uncategorized](), [watermarking]() ### AI overview Brendan Eich discusses OTOY's RNDR token as a decentralized GPU-cloud rendering system for AR/VR, games, and movies. He describes token-based access to computing resources, blockchain-attested work verification, renderer reputation, hardware-assisted confidentiality, and watermarking for protecting digital models and art. ### Source excerpt I wrote about OTOY over four years ago, in "Today I Saw The Future". Since then, I have been inspired by the commitment of the founders Jules Urbach and Alissa Grainger to the vision that Jules enunciates: "... to render and remix simulated reality as effortlessly as the web did for text and digital media. ... Continue reading "The Render Token" ## Website rehosted with Pressable's help DevFeed: [Website rehosted with Pressable's help]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2017-02-21T09:13:39Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [hosting]() Tags: [blog](), [hosting](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview The author announces that the website was rehosted, thanking Pressable for theme porting and ongoing hosting and w0ts0n for help with the transfer. ### Source excerpt Many thanks to Pressable for the theme porting and ongoing hosting, and to w0ts0n for help with the transfer. I'll blog again soon. ## From ASM.JS to WebAssembly DevFeed: [From ASM.JS to WebAssembly]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2015-06-17T09:04:55Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [WebAssembly](), [compilers](), [ECMAScript](), [Assembly](), [Programming]() Tags: [assembly](), [blog-post](), [compilers](), [js](), [mozilla](), [uncategorized](), [webassembly]() ### AI overview The article announces that cross-browser work has begun on WebAssembly, a new binary syntax and intermediate representation for safe Web code. Initially co-expressive with asm.js, WebAssembly is intended to become a common object-level format for multiple source-level programming languages while retaining JavaScript-based polyfilling during the transition. ### Source excerpt tl;dr I'm burying the lede with context and catch-up material first, so impatient or already-clued-in readers should skip to below the videos for today's big news. Or just read Luke Wagner's blog post right now. My Fluent 2015 "ECMAScript Harmony: Rise of the Compilers" talk given on April 21st: Jeremy Ashkenas picked up this ball ... Continue reading "From ASM.JS to WebAssembly" ## Brendan Eich on privacy, user data, and the network problem DevFeed: [Brendan Eich on privacy, user data, and the network problem]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-04-03T23:12:11Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [Network](), [data](), [Firefox](), [Mozilla](), [private cloud](), [zero-knowledge](), [browser](), [trust]() Tags: [cloud](), [data](), [firefox](), [mozilla](), [networks](), [privacy](), [uncategorized](), [zero-knowledge]() ### AI overview Brendan Eich reflects on privacy, user data, and the concentration of power in network-driven markets. He proposes exploring client-side and private-cloud systems, zero-knowledge proofs, and protocols to give users more bargaining power and economic value. ### Source excerpt Slides for the brief talk that I gave at a Harvard seminar on privacy and user data organized by John Taysom last week. My talk was really more about the "network problem" than the "protocol problem". Networks breed first- and second-mover winners and others path-dependent powers, until the next disruption. Users or rather their data ... Continue reading "The Next Mission" ## Inclusiveness at Mozilla DevFeed: [Inclusiveness at Mozilla]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-03-26T18:57:08Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [Mozilla](), [Open Source]() Tags: [discrimination](), [gender](), [inclusive](), [learn](), [mozilla](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview Brendan Eich addresses concerns about his commitment to equality and welcome for LGBT individuals at Mozilla, outlining commitments to inclusive employment, events, community participation, policies, benefits, and outreach to marginalized contributors. He also accepts accountability for his actions as CEO. ### Source excerpt I am deeply honored and humbled by the CEO role. I'm also grateful for the messages of support. At the same time, I know there are concerns about my commitment to fostering equality and welcome for LGBT individuals at Mozilla. I hope to lay those concerns to rest, first by making a set of commitments ... Continue reading "Inclusiveness at Mozilla" ## Brendan Eich Appointed CEO of Mozilla DevFeed: [Brendan Eich Appointed CEO of Mozilla]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-03-24T17:11:57Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [Mozilla](), [Firefox]() Tags: [ceo](), [firefox](), [leadership](), [mozilla](), [news](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview Brendan Eich announces that Mozilla's Board of Directors appointed him CEO. Jay Sullivan will assist with the transition before leaving, Mitchell Baker remains Executive Chairwoman, and Li Gong will become COO. ### Source excerpt A quick note to update everyone on Mozilla news. Our Board of Directors has appointed me CEO of Mozilla, with immediate effect. I'm honored and humbled, and I promise to do everything I can to lead Mozilla to new heights in this role. I would first like to thank Jay Sullivan for his contributions to ... Continue reading "Mozilla News" ## The Web at 25 DevFeed: [The Web at 25]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-03-12T14:20:16Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [Web](), [Internet](), [Open Source](), [systems]() Tags: [future](), [i](), [internet](), [interoperation](), [mozilla](), [open-source](), [open-standards](), [surveillance](), [uncategorized](), [web]() ### AI overview Brendan Eich reflects on the World Wide Web's 25th anniversary and considers how the Internet may change over the next 25 years. He argues that open systems, open standards, and open source will become increasingly important as computing becomes more personal and pervasive. ### Source excerpt The World Wide Web is 25 years old today. The Web is a big deal (as is the Internet on which it is built), I don't need to tell you! But I did have a few thoughts, solicited by a friend who asked "where [do] you think the future of the Internet will take us ... Continue reading "The Web at 25" ## MWC 2014, Firefox OS Success, and Yet More Web API Evolution DevFeed: [MWC 2014, Firefox OS Success, and Yet More Web API Evolution]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-03-08T18:58:11Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [Firefox](), [Web APIs](), [Mozilla](), [Mobile](), [web-standards]() Tags: [cordova](), [firefox](), [mobile](), [mozilla](), [uncategorized](), [web-apis](), [web-standards]() ### AI overview A commentary on Mozilla's Firefox OS activities at Mobile World Congress 2014, including a planned $25 smartphone for emerging-market retail channels, a growing device portfolio, and PhoneGap/Cordova support. It also reviews Web APIs being developed or standardized for smartphones and other devices. ### Source excerpt Just over a week ago, I left Barcelona and Mobile World Congress 2014, where Mozilla had a huge third year with Firefox OS. We announced the $25 Firefox OS smartphone with Spreadtrum Communications, targeting retail channels in emerging markets, and attracting operator interest to boot. This is an upgrade for those channels at about the ... Continue reading "MWC 2014, Firefox OS Success, and Yet More Web API Evolution" ## Why Mozilla Firefox's Open-Source Code Enables Independent Verification DevFeed: [Why Mozilla Firefox's Open-Source Code Enables Independent Verification]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Brendan Eich Published: 2014-01-11T23:06:21Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Brendan Eich]() Topics: [trust](), [Open Source](), [Firefox](), [Security](), [Mozilla]() Tags: [firefox](), [mozilla](), [open-source](), [privacy](), [software](), [surveillance](), [trust](), [uncategorized](), [verify]() ### AI overview The article argues that users cannot blindly trust browser vendors because surveillance laws may compel companies to access data or inject code secretly. It presents Mozilla Firefox's fully open-source code as an advantage because researchers can build it from source and compare the resulting executable. ### Source excerpt Background It is becoming increasingly difficult to trust the privacy properties of software and services we rely on to use the Internet. Governments, companies, groups and individuals may be surveilling us without our knowledge. This is particularly troubling when such surveillance is done by governments under statutes that provide limited court oversight and almost no ... Continue reading "Trust but Verify"