What is Distributed Chaos?

Distributed Chaos (DC) is a grassroots movement focused on creating and nurturing local hacker communities without bureaucratic overhead. We believe in the power of decentralized, self-organizing groups that foster innovation, learning, and collaboration in technology.

Core Principles

  1. Decentralization: There is no central authority. Each group operates independently while sharing knowledge and resources with the broader community.

  2. Open Access: Knowledge should be freely shared. We encourage documentation, open-source projects, and transparent communication.

  3. DIY Ethics: Embrace the hacker spirit of learning by doing, experimenting, and building.

  4. Inclusive Communities: Welcome all skill levels and backgrounds. Focus on mentorship and knowledge exchange.

  5. Minimal Structure: Keep organizational overhead low. Focus on doing rather than planning.

What We're Not

  • We're not a formal organization or corporation
  • We don't enforce strict rules or hierarchies
  • We're not exclusive or elitist

What We Do

  • Organize hackathons and project workshops
  • Share knowledge through tech talks and tutorials
  • Collaborate on open-source projects
  • Provide resources for starting and maintaining local groups
  • Connect different hacker communities worldwide

Getting Started

Ready to join or start a local Distributed Chaos group? Check out our Starting a Group guide or find an existing community near you.