In recent years, Google has managed to establish Google Maps as one of the only free map and plan tools. You have it on your computer and even on your mobile. It is omnipresent and almost essential.
Arcane Maps is a free alternative to Google Maps, based on OpenStreetMap and MapBox, which was created with the aim of offering a tool that respects the privacy of your data when you want to use maps, but without sharing your location with anyone.
Its creator indicates on producthunt :
As we hear about data breaches from large companies, it’s harder for us to continue trusting them with our personal data, especially our location history. This got us thinking about a better solution. We believe the best way to protect data is to not hold it at all. That’s why we choose a serverless and encrypted solution using blockchain.
So, Arcane Maps is a map service that allows you to store addresses, search history and favorite places, privately, with a cloud storage system based on Blockchain, with high-quality encryption. The site works in any browser whether on computer or mobile simply by going to arcanemaps.com.
In terms of features, there are a lot of things that exist in Google Maps: restaurant information comes from Yelp, it is possible to calculate routes (car, public transport, bike, pedestrian) and to have information on the state of the traffic. Information relating to public transport does not yet work everywhere.
It's hard to compete with giants like Google Maps, Here, Apple Maps, and other industry players, but it's an example of how blockchain can be used to create projects that store information securely without the need for a server.
