# Aether
Aether was created to support the future of internet based experiences by ensuring the digital security of all
interactions on the network. Globally, Aether will be deployed as an Ethereum native multi-chain with a focus on
security and speed. One of the optimization being developed is the advent of user-centric _microchains_ or a constant
size, zk-SNARK blockchain which operates as their personal cloud computing platform as well as their key to public
spaces.
## Getting Started
### Quickstart
#### Docker
docker pull jo3mccain/aether:latest
#### From the Source
git clone https://github.com/scattered-systems/aether.git
cargo build --workspace
cargo run --package aether
### Workspace Configuration
Typically, all repositories will use a standard workspace to reduce the overall complexity of the individual systems.
#### Standard Project Structure
~/project
.github
workflows
artifacts
docker
data
code
crates
config
deploy
kube
docker-compose.yml
.env
.gitignore
Cargo.toml
LICENSE
README.md
### Developers
#### Contribute
git clone https://github.com/scattered-systems/aether.git
cargo build --package aether
cargo run --package aether
#### Docker
docker run jo3mccain/aether
## Resources
### External
* [Cardano](https://cardano.org)
* [Ethereum](https://ethereum.org)
* [Milkomeda](https://milkomeda.com)
* [Mina Protocol](https://minaprotocol.com)
### Internal
* [Scattered-Systems](https://scattered-systems.com)
* [Wiki](https://github.com/scattered-systems/aether/wiki)