Open Source Ternary Computing
The world's first ternary computer is open source. Learn, contribute, shape computing's next chapter.
The Foundation
Unlike binary (0 and 1), balanced ternary uses three states per digit — called a trit. This gives more information per unit, simpler arithmetic, and natural handling of negative numbers.
"Perhaps the prettiest number system of all is the balanced ternary notation"
— Donald Knuth, The Art of Computer Programming
Open Source
Balanced ternary instruction set simulator
A cycle-accurate simulator for the Aum balanced ternary processor. Write, test, and debug ternary assembly before silicon exists.
Operating system for ternary hardware
A microkernel operating system designed from the ground up for balanced ternary processors. Memory management, scheduling, and drivers — all in base 3.
The Foundation
OpenTrits is the open source initiative of iTrits, Co. — the company building the world's first ternary computer.
iTrits designs the hardware architecture, funds the research, and maintains the core projects. OpenTrits is how we invite the world to build with us.