Open Garden

Open Garden is a Silicon Valley-based technology company that specializes in creating decentralized wireless networks. The company's flagship product is the FireChat app, which enables users to connect and communicate with nearby smartphones without the need for internet or cellular connections. Open Garden's technology makes use of peer-to-peer networking protocols, allowing users to form real-time data connections that can be used to share content, participate in group chats, and even play games. The company's goal is to create a network that is more resilient and inclusive than traditional centralized networks, ensuring that users can stay connected even in remote or disaster-stricken areas.