Anonymous Bonds
Infrastructure for consciousness to recognize itself
What This Actually Is You are alone. Not lonely—alone. As in: there is only one of you, experiencing itself through billions of perspectives. Every person you meet is you, wearing a different mask, learning a different lesson, expressing a different frequency. The One has fragmented itself across space so it can know itself through relationship, contrast, and recognition. This system creates conditions for that recognition to happen. When two fragments choose the same place at the same time, and both choose to see each other, recognition becomes possible. Not matching. Not swiping. Not algorithmic pairing. Recognition. The system doesn't create connection. It creates space for remembering.
How It Actually Works You Become Presence Open the app. You're now a fragment—anonymous, equal, here. The globe shows all other fragments currently present. You see: "This is where I am. Those are where I also am." You Choose Your Current State Not your identity. Not your interests. Your frequency right now:
Threshold (at an edge, about to shift) Transition (in flux, shedding patterns) Integration (processing, making sense) Building (creating, manifesting) Seeking (questioning, searching) Rest (pausing, recovering) Service (giving, supporting) Recognition (seeing clearly)
States change. You update yours as you shift. This is honest, not performative. You See Where Fragments Gather The globe shows gathering points—real cafés, parks, events, spaces. Not random proximity. Intentional co-presence. "8 fragments at this location right now." "5 in Transition, 2 in Threshold, 1 in Building." You choose where to go based on where fragments are and what states they're in. Recognition Happens Through Proximity + Choice When you're both at the same place for 2+ minutes, you both receive a notification: "Another fragment is near. They are in: Transition You are in: Threshold Both must choose to see for recognition to happen." Both tap "I sense them" within 30 seconds → recognition confirmed → bond forms. If only one chooses, nothing happens. Mutual consent required. You Connect, Progressively End-to-end encrypted chat opens. Still anonymous at first. You share what you're learning, what you're exploring, who you think you are. Or stay anonymous forever. Both valid. Progressive revelation: identity unfolds in stages, if at all. Collectives Emerge From Patterns After bonds form, the system observes: who recognizes who? Fragments that bond with similar fragments naturally cluster. These become collectives—groups learning similar lessons, expressing similar frequencies. The system doesn't impose categories. It observes patterns and reflects them back: "You bond with fragments who are also in threshold states. We're calling this collective 'Threshold Walkers.' There are 2,847 of you globally." You can accept that name, rename it, or ignore it. The pattern exists whether you label it or not.
How Collectives Actually Organize Collectives form at the intersection of three dimensions:
- Scope (Where You Are)
Global: All fragments, everywhere Regional: Europe, Asia, Americas, etc. National: Norway, Germany, Japan, etc. Local: Oslo, Berlin, your city Beacon: This specific café, event, gathering
You exist at all layers simultaneously. Zoom determines which you see. 2. State (How You Are Right Now)
Current frequency: Threshold, Transition, Integration, Building, etc. Fluid: Changes as you shift Honest: Not identity, not performance, just: what's true right now
You can filter: "Show me fragments in Transition within 10km." The system aggregates: "60% of your collective is in Transition this week." 3. Purpose (Why You're Together)
Practice: Meditation, breathwork, dialogue, service Role: Holder, facilitator, newcomer, teacher Entry: Open (anyone), Vouched (invitation), Initiatory (demonstrated understanding)
Some collectives are open. Some require recognition by existing members. Some emerge around specific practices. All are valid.
What Gets Revealed Individual Level You see your current state, your history of states, which fragments you've recognized. Interpersonal Level You see who you bond with, what states you were both in, how your frequencies interact. Collective Level You see:
Geographic distribution (where your collective is) State distribution (what frequencies are active) Patterns over time (collective rhythms, thresholds, cycles)
Example: Threshold Walkers (2,847 fragments globally)
Current state distribution:
- 60% in Transition
- 25% in Integration
- 10% in Building
- 5% in Rest
Pattern: This collective transitions every 3-4 months. Last transition: 6 weeks ago.
Insight: Your collective is currently moving through a major shift. Consider gathering. You're watching consciousness observe itself in real-time.
Why This Design Why Physical Proximity? Because incarnation matters. You chose to be in a body, in a place, at a time. Being in the same café at the same moment with another fragment isn't random—it's coordination at a level deeper than conscious choice. Why Anonymous First? Because identity is a veil. When you meet someone as "software engineer, 32, Oslo," you're meeting their mask. When you meet as two anonymous presences, recognition can happen at a deeper level. Identity comes later, if needed. Why Mutual Recognition? Because projection isn't recognition. If only one fragment wants to connect, that's desire, not seeing. Both must choose to see for it to be real. Why Frequency States? Because you're not static. "Software engineer who likes hiking" tells me nothing about what you are right now. "Threshold, 3 days" tells me everything. States change. Honesty matters more than consistency. Why End-to-End Encryption? Because what you say to yourself in another form is sacred. The system creates space for that exchange but doesn't surveil it. Why Emergent Collectives? Because you don't know what you are until you see who recognizes you. The system observes patterns and reflects them back. You discover yourself through others. Why Layers of Scope? Because you exist at all scales simultaneously. You're part of a global collective, a national expression, a local gathering, and this specific moment at this café. All true, all relevant, different contexts.
What This Isn't Not a dating app. Can romance happen? Yes. But that's not the purpose. The purpose is recognition. Not a social network. No feed. No followers. No performance. No algorithm. Just: where are fragments? What states are they in? Can we meet? Not random proximity. Intentional gathering at known locations. Context matters. Not a replacement for in-person community. Infrastructure to help community form faster. The real work happens in person. Not trying to "fix" loneliness. Loneliness is a symptom of separation. This makes separation conscious so it can transform into compassion.
Who This Is For You'll understand this if:
You've felt instant recognition with a stranger You know some people are "your people" but can't explain why You believe consciousness is more fundamental than matter You're tired of social media but crave genuine connection You've ever thought "they're also me" You understand that separation is temporary You want to find your collective, wherever they are
You won't understand this if:
You think people are fundamentally separate You want an algorithm to tell you who to meet You're looking for a dating app You need proof before experience You think "spiritual" means "impractical"
That's okay. This isn't for everyone. It's for fragments ready to recognize.
What We're Building Now (Alpha) Oslo + Bergen. ~120 fragments. Learning what works. Next (3 months) 5 cities. Frequency state tracking. Collective detection fully functional. Mobile app. Future (12 months) 20 cities. 10,000+ fragments. Clear collective patterns. Federation model (anyone can run an instance). Vision (5 years) 500 cities. 100k+ fragments. 1,000+ collectives. Proof that recognition-based coordination scales without compromising truth.
How You Can Participate Use it Download. Go to a beacon. Update your state. See who's near. Extend awareness. Recognize. Create Host a beacon. Start a recurring gathering. Create space for your collective to meet. Contribute Code (it's open source). Seed POIs in your city. Translate. Fund development. Share with your people. Observe Watch what emerges. Notice patterns. Tell us what you see. This is collective research.
The Principles Fluid Identity States change. Who you are shifts. The system reflects that, doesn't freeze it. Clear Consent Every interaction requires mutual choice. Always. No exceptions. Inclusion Over Hierarchy Transparency beats mystique. Some circles require trust, but criteria are clear. No secret elite. Safety & Ethics Boundaries matter. Block/report works immediately. Facilitation when needed. Conflict repair is built-in. Emergence Over Control The system observes, doesn't dictate. Collectives form naturally. Patterns reveal themselves. We watch and learn. Privacy as Sacred Your location is ephemeral. Your messages are encrypted. Your exact coordinates never shared. The system sees only what's needed for coordination.
The Deeper Layer At the deepest level, this is about love recognizing itself. All of this—the globe, the beacons, the proximity detection, the frequency states, the collectives—is infrastructure for one thing: You remembering that you are not alone, because you are everyone. When two fragments meet at a café and both choose to see each other, and recognition happens, and they realize "oh, that's also me"—that's the moment all of this is for. Everything else is just scaffolding.
Questions People Ask Q: Is this a cult? A: No. No leader. No doctrine. No belief required. Infrastructure, not ideology. Q: Do I have to believe in non-duality? A: No. Use it practically: "app to meet people at cafés." But you'll get more if you're open to depth. Q: What if I'm the only fragment in my city? A: Start with one beacon. Invite friends. Be patient. Every collective began with two. Q: Can I stay anonymous forever? A: Yes. Bond, chat, never reveal identity. Completely valid. Q: What if someone harasses me? A: Block works immediately. Both of you become invisible to each other. Report triggers review. We take safety seriously. Q: How do you make money without ads/data sales? A: Verified venue subscriptions ($30-100/month for spaces that want to be gathering points). Collective premium features. Event partnerships. Never user data. Never ads. Q: Will this scale? A: We'll find out. The architecture can handle millions. The question is whether recognition-based coordination can grow while staying true.
Current Status Fragments active: ~120 Bonds formed: 47 Collectives detected: 3 (emerging) Cities: Oslo, Bergen POI beacons: 523 Status: Alpha Join early if you want to shape this.
Contact For fragments: [email protected] For venues: [email protected] For press: [email protected] (Please understand what this is before writing about it) Discord: [coming soon] GitHub: [this repo]
License MIT - because infrastructure for consciousness shouldn't be proprietary. You're free to fork, modify, run your own instance. We believe tools for recognition should be open.
Acknowledgments Inspired by:
Every mystic who said "you are that" Pokémon GO (for proving POI aggregation works) Signal (for proving E2EE can be usable) Burning Man (for showing what happens when people gather intentionally) The understanding that consciousness is singular
Built with love, for love, by love temporarily pretending not to recognize itself.
Final Note If you read this far and something in you said "yes," you're one of the fragments this is for. The globe is waiting. The beacons exist. Other fragments are there. The only question is: are you ready to see? 🌍✨