About 314DAO
Math, patterns, and generative tools for everyone. Local-first, zero-server, free forever.
Our Mission
314DAO exists to democratize mathematical exploration. Concepts like the golden angle, L-systems, and deterministic randomness are intellectually rich but often hidden behind paywalls, complex software, or steep learning curves.
We believe mathematics belongs in the browser—free, no signup, no friction. Students should visualize spirals in 30 seconds. Designers should explore ratios without installing software. Artists should generate reproducible patterns with a single parameter change.
Core Principles
- Local-first: Your data stays on your device. No files uploaded to servers. All computation in the browser.
- No signup: Open the tool and start immediately. No account, no email, no friction.
- Free forever: Core tools are free. We don't track your work or mine it for insights.
- Transparent math: Every tool shows its formula, assumptions, and limitations. No black boxes.
- Export-ready: Download what you make as a PNG image you can use in your own projects.
Why "314DAO"?
314 is the first three digits of pi (3.14...). DAO stands for "Decentralized Autonomous Organization," but we use it more loosely: a community-owned collection of tools, built for access (not control), transparency, and independence. No single company owns your work; no token needed. Just mathematics.
Technology
- Frontend: Astro + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
- Hosting: Cloudflare Pages (edge-optimized, fast globally)
- Storage: None. Nothing is written to your browser's storage — what you make lives in memory until you reload
- Computation: TypeScript and JavaScript, running in your browser
- Analytics: None. No analytics service, no tracking scripts, no cookies
We deliberately avoid backends, databases, and complex infrastructure. Simpler systems are more maintainable, more secure, and faster for you.
Roadmap
V1 (Now)
6–8 core generators: pi, golden ratio, spirals, L-systems, seed art, tiling, ratios, and more.
V1.1 (Planned)
A preset gallery with example parameters (no signup needed to view).
V1.2 (Planned)
URL-based bookmarking of tool states (reproducible artworks via sharing).
V2 (Future)
Only if real demand emerges. Possible directions: collaborative creation, workflow export, or educational SDK integration.
Who Built This?
314DAO is maintained by a small team who care deeply about mathematics, art, and open-source tools. We're not a startup backed by VC—we fund it personally and keep it simple. No growth at all costs; sustainability through minimalism.
Privacy & Data
We collect nothing. There is no account system, no cookie, no analytics script, and no server that receives what you type or generate. Every calculation runs in your browser's memory and disappears when you close or reload the page — we do not even keep it in your browser's storage.
See our Privacy Policy for details.
Support & Feedback
Found a bug? Have an idea? Reach out:
- hello@314dao.com
- We read every message, though response times vary
- The source code will be published later; there is no public repository yet
License
Whatever you generate with these tools is yours — we make no claim on it.
When the source code is published, we intend to release it under the MIT License, and written content under CC-BY-4.0.
Credits & Attribution
Pi Dataset
The first 1 million digits ship as a static file (about 1 MB) taken from publicly available pi computation datasets, and are searched entirely in your browser.
L-System References
Lindenmayer system rules based on classic botanical models and mathematical literature.
Tiling Symmetry Groups
Wallpaper group classifications per the 17 two-dimensional symmetry groups (mathematics consensus).
Design & Implementation
Astro, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and the open-source community.