For over a decade, large corporations have been silently using people’s internet without their knowledge, through apps, screensavers, and other software on their devices. Your unused internet has been taken for free, and you’ve received nothing in return.
We’re changing that at Meadow by helping you turn a resource you didn’t even realize you had into one that earns you rewards.
We get it. It’s hard to believe you can earn rewards for anything these days without handing over all your personal information. But you’ll never have to tell us your mother’s maiden name or give us access to all your contacts to use Meadow.
Meadow security and privacy aren’t afterthoughts. They’re the foundational elements of the network.
The Hidden Value of Your Unused Internet
When you sign up with an internet service provider, you’re purchasing an internet plan with a specific amount of internet. For example, an average connection will give you around 100 megabits per second, or Mbps. When you’re skimming news articles, checking email, or browsing social media, you might be using just 5-10 Mbps, leaving 90% of your available internet on the table.
This is where Meadow really shines. Instead of letting your unused internet go to waste, Meadow lets you share it with verified institutions that use it to collect public information from the web. These institutions may use your internet for things like checking how certain websites appear in different regions. Of course, we don’t expect you to just give away your internet. Meadow rewards users with Meadow Points, which you can turn into Meadow Tokens, or USDG.
Best of all, we never see your private data.
Meadow’s Commitment to Privacy and Cybersecurity
In order to build and maintain trust within the community, we want to make sure all our users understand the steps we take to operate transparently and protect your information. After all, when any service offers rewards, there’s usually a hidden catch.
That’s why we’ve built privacy and security into the heart of the network architecture. Working with industry leaders like Avast, Microsoft Defender, McAfee, and AVG, Meadow has been designed from the ground up with user protection in mind.
Privacy
Privacy at Meadow starts with requesting only the personal information necessary to operate the network, products, and services. We only ask for your:
- Username
- Password*
- IP address
We also provide you with a referral code that you can use to invite new users to join the Meadow network.
All of your information is securely stored, and we’ll never sell your personal information. (Check out the Privacy Policy for more details.)
Our focus on data privacy sharply contrasts with most other types of extensions and applications. The chart below says it all.
In addition, we can’t and won’t use your browsing history. The only non-personal information that we collect is:
- Your operating system type
- Application IDs
- The type and version of your browser
- Crash data and analytics.
This info is only used to support your participation in the Meadow network.
Like most websites, we use optional Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity Cookies on grass.io to help us improve the website, but you’re free to turn these off in the Cookie Settings on our website. The only cookie you are not permitted to turn off is the Essential Meadow Cookie used to authenticate requests on the Meadow dashboard, allowing the display of personalized rewards. (To learn more about the cookies that we use on meadow.io, see our Cookie Policy.)
Security
Meadow security and privacy go hand-in-hand. Internally, we use internet encryption to ensure you’re fully protected while sharing your internet connection. We also work with AppEsteem, a leading cybersecurity compliance auditor, who monitors our products 24/7, 365 days per year for vulnerabilities, leaks, backdoors, and malware. We’ve even successfully integrated with AppEsteem and achieved the highly regarded AppEsteem certification that showcases our commitment to security.
We also make every effort to stay up to date on the latest developments in cybersecurity and are at the forefront of helping advance anti-malware solutions. We are a proud contributor to the AMTSO, which is doing incredible work in bringing together leading cybersecurity industry experts, including CSA and Nord Security, to share knowledge and collaborate on issues that will make the digital world a safer place.
How Meadow Ensures the Safety of Your Data
When you run a Meadow node, we’ll use a small amount of your unused internet to gather public web data. Here’s what’s crucial to understand: Meadow internet traffic is completely separate from your personal browsing history.
Think of Meadow like a friend using your Wi-Fi on their own device. They’re connected to your internet, but they can’t see anything you’re doing on yours. In the same way, Meadow uses your extra internet, but has no visibility into your private activity.
We can’t view what’s happening in your browser or other applications. We can’t access your extensions, pop-ups, passwords, or any personal information you enter while using your connection. We have absolutely no ability to see your data even if we wanted to (which we don’t!).
Joining Meadow: A Safe, Easy, and Secure Way to Get Rewarded for your Unused Internet
At Meadow, our mission extends beyond simply utilizing idle internet. We’re committed to enhancing data transparency while maintaining our rigorous Meadow security standards.
Ready to join the network and put your unused internet to work? Getting started with Meadow takes just three simple steps: Sign up, download the desktop application, and click “Connect.” Before you know it, you’ll see your Meadow Points start to accumulate while Meadow runs silently in the background.
Join thousands of others who have already discovered the benefits of Meadow, where security, privacy, and innovation come together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meadow only asks for the personal information necessary to operate the network: your email, username, password, and IP address, plus a referral code we generate for you. We'll never ask for things like your mother's maiden name or access to your contacts.
No. Meadow can't and won't use your browsing history. The only non-personal information we collect is your operating system type, application ID, browser type and version, and crash/analytics data used to support your participation in the network.
Yes. We use internet encryption internally to keep your connection protected while your unused bandwidth is shared, and our products are monitored 24/7, 365 days a year by AppEsteem, a leading cybersecurity compliance auditor.
Meadow has earned AppEsteem certification and is a proud contributor to AMTSO, the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, working alongside partners like Avast, Microsoft Defender, McAfee, AVG, CSA, and Nord Security to help advance anti-malware solutions.
Yes. Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity cookies are optional, and you can turn them off anytime in the Cookie Settings on meadow.io. The only cookie you can't disable is the Essential Meadow Cookie, which authenticates requests on your dashboard so we can show your personalized rewards.
No. All of your information is securely stored, and Meadow will never sell your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for full details.