CipherNet Browser

CipherNet is a privacy-first Web3 browser designed for users who demand complete anonymity and security. Built on the foundation of ephemeral sessions and zero-trace architecture, CipherNet ensures your digital footprint vanishes the moment you close the browser.

Core Features

• Ephemeral Wallets - Disposable wallets created on-demand with no address reuse or identity buildup
• Auto-Burn Sessions - Complete session wiping on exit with no traces, persistence, or trails
• dApp Isolation - Each dApp runs in an encrypted sandbox with no shared storage or cross-app leaks
• MSG Masking - Masked transaction instructions to hide your intent and protect origin privacy
• Ad and Tracker Blocking - Built-in protection against ads, trackers, and fingerprinting
• Full-Text Search - Search through all your visited pages instantly
• Task Management - Organize tabs into separate tasks for better workflow management
• Password Manager Integration - Secure credential management with popular password managers
• Dark Theme - Easy on the eyes with native dark mode support

Screenshots

Installing

Installation on Windows

• Download the latest Windows installer from the releases page
• Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
• Launch CipherNet from your Start menu or desktop shortcut

Installation on macOS

• Download the .dmg file for your Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
• Open the downloaded file and drag CipherNet to your Applications folder
• Launch CipherNet from Applications

Installation on Linux

• Debian/Ubuntu: Use sudo dpkg -i /path/to/ciphernet.deb
• Red Hat/Fedora: Use sudo rpm -i /path/to/ciphernet.rpm
• Arch Linux: Install from AUR (coming soon)

Getting Started

First Launch

On your first launch, CipherNet will display a welcome page introducing you to its core privacy features. From there, you can:

• Start browsing immediately with automatic tracker blocking
• Create ephemeral wallets for Web3 interactions
• Organize your browsing into separate tasks
• Configure privacy settings to match your security requirements

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl/Cmd + T - New tab
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T - Reopen closed tab
• Ctrl/Cmd + W - Close current tab
• Ctrl/Cmd + K - Focus search bar
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E - Switch tasks
• Alt/Opt + Ctrl/Cmd + R - Reload browser UI (development mode)

Development

If you want to contribute to CipherNet development:

Setup

1. Install Node.js (v18 or higher recommended)
2. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/CipherNetSol/ciphernet-core-browser.git
   cd ciphernet

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start CipherNet in development mode:

   npm run start

5. Make your changes and press Alt+Ctrl+R (or Opt+Cmd+R on Mac) to reload the browser UI

Building from Source

Use one of the following commands to create platform-specific binaries:

npm run buildWindows      # Windows installer
npm run buildMacIntel     # macOS (Intel)
npm run buildMacArm       # macOS (Apple Silicon)
npm run buildDebian       # Debian/Ubuntu package
npm run buildRedhat       # Red Hat/Fedora package
npm run buildLinuxArm64   # ARM64 Linux (Raspberry Pi, etc.)

Platform-Specific Requirements

macOS:

• Install Xcode and command-line tools
• Set SDK to macOS 11.0 or higher:

  export SDKROOT=/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/MacOSX.platform/Developer/SDKs/MacOSX11.1.sdk

Windows:

• Install Visual Studio (2019 or later)
• Configure npm to use the correct version:

  npm config set msvs_version 2019

Contributing to CipherNet

We welcome contributions from the community! Here's how you can help:

Reporting Issues

If you encounter a bug or have a feature suggestion:

1. Check if the issue already exists in our issue tracker
2. If not, create a new issue with:
   • Clear description of the problem or feature
   • Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
   • Expected vs. actual behavior
   • System information (OS, CipherNet version)

Code Contributions

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Follow the development setup instructions above
4. CipherNet uses the Standard code style - most editors have plugins for auto-formatting
5. Test your changes thoroughly
6. Commit your changes with clear commit messages
7. Push to your fork and submit a pull request

Architecture

CipherNet is built on Electron and uses:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Browserify for bundling)
• Backend: Node.js with Electron
• Web Engine: Chromium (via Electron)
• Privacy Layer: Custom implementations for wallet isolation, session burning, and dApp sandboxing

Contributing Translations

Adding a New Language

1. Find your language code from this Chromium list
2. Create a new file in localization/languages/ named [language-code].json
3. Copy the contents from localization/languages/en-US.json
4. Update the "identifier" field to your language code
5. Translate all strings in the right-hand column
6. Test by running CipherNet in development mode
7. Submit a pull request

Updating Existing Translations

1. Find your language file in localization/languages/
2. Look for items with null values or "missing translation" comments
3. Find the corresponding English string in en-US.json
4. Add your translation and remove the comment
5. Submit a pull request

Security & Privacy

CipherNet takes security seriously:

• No telemetry - We don't collect usage data
• Local-only storage - All data stays on your device until auto-burn
• Open source - Full transparency of our codebase
• Regular audits - Community-driven security reviews

If you discover a security vulnerability, please email info@ciphernetsol.xyz (or create a private security advisory on GitHub) rather than opening a public issue.

License

[Add your license information here - e.g., Apache 2.0, MIT, GPL, etc.]

Acknowledgments

CipherNet is built on the foundation of Min Browser, extending it with privacy-first Web3 capabilities and ephemeral session architecture.

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Stay Anonymous. Stay Secure. CipherNet.