This "new thing" will be - as much as possible - open source. And for me and others to enjoy using it, it needs to be attractively designed.
At its foundation, it will be forked from LineageOS which is open source and can run mainstream Android applications. On top of that will be layered great open source modules to form a consistent mobile and web system.
I've called the project "eelo” because eels are small fishes that can hide in the sea. That’s perfect for my quest for more privacy. And we have a nice logo:
