The Web is Worth Fighting For
We are building a sanctuary away from corporate greed and algorithmic noise.
Our Manifesto
The modern internet has been carved up into "walled gardens" by a handful of corporations. They track your every move, sell your attention, and destroy the privacy that made the early web a place of wonder.
ZenDenPen is a rebellion. We provide a space for handcrafted code, real human community, and digital ownership. No tracking. No ads. Just you, your pen, and your den.
- Independence: We have no VC investors. We answer only to our users.
- Privacy First: We don't hoard your data to profile you nor do we sell your soul to advertisers or data brokers.
- Open Web: We fight for the "Small Web" — fast, light, and accessible to everyone.
- One Man Team: All of the projects including ZenDenPen are the work of one single person: Andrei Clinciu. By supporting ZenDenPen you support me and all future projects.
The Roadmap: What's Next?
PrivacyZen
A privacy-focused email alias service. Create disposable, secure masks for your digital identity. Stop spam before it reaches your "Real" inbox.
HandcraftedWeb.eu
A community hub and gallery connecting ZenDenPen creators. Find your neighbors, join webrings, and rediscover the joy of browsing.
ZenDenPen Hosting
ZenDenPen Hosting
FullStackDevOps
Master Your Digital Machine. A hands-on environment to learn the craft of Unix, Linux, DevOps and FUll Stack Development. Learn technology by exploring the command line, and gain the technical skills required for true digital sovereignty. The terminal is your new tool.
Tihna Personal Website
Self Host your own websites. A golang binary with sqlite for a database and Zbor as a programing language embedded into 1 binary for selfhosting your own websites.
Subl.IM
The Great Adventure Hunt. Reconnect with the physical world. Discover hidden codes in nature, leave secret messages for fellow travelers, and earn points for your real-world curiosity. Step away from the screen and find the sublime. If you like this idea, let me know and I might prioritize it faster:)Choose Your Path
Supporting us helps pay for servers, development time, and our fight against the enshittification of the web.
Because we don't have ads, tracking or sell your data we need all the help we can get to keep us going.Zen Resident
€50 /year (€4.17/month)
Increases storage to 1GB, custom domains and supports our mission.Join the Resistance
Zen Master Guardian
€99 / every 3 years
A pure digital patronage for our most dedicated supporters. No extra bloat, just the knowledge that you are keeping the sanctuary alive. Special place in our hearts and our eternal gratitude for keeping the lights on. Your name/link will be posted on our "Zen Guardians page"Protect the Sanctuary
There are also other ways of supporting us... buy access to one of our sister/brother projects listed above
Need a Handcrafted Sanctuary?
If you want a custom design, a migration from WordPress, or a personal 1-on-1 session to learn DevOps,Zbor, HTML/CSS or how to build your website, I am available for custom work. Let's build something beautiful together. Contact me via email andrei+zendenpen@subl.im .