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Glossary/Ames

Ames

Ames is the name of the Urbit network and the vane that communicates over it. It's an encrypted peer-to-peer network composed of instances of the Arvo operating system. Each point (galaxy, star, planet, moon, or comet) communicates over the network utilizing the Ames protocol.

Further Reading

  • The Ames reference: An in-depth technical guide to the Ames vane and protocol.
  • A Guide to Factory Reset↗: Instructions on performing factory resets.
  • Ship Troubleshooting↗: General instructions on getting your ship to work, which includes network connectivity issues.
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