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How the blockchain will break up Big Tech
If decentralized identity were widely adopted, people would be able to carry their full selves with them as they traverse cyberspace: their affinities and experiences reflected by what they’ve created, contributed to, earned, and owned online, no matter the specific platform. This would bring us closer to how things work in the physical world, wher... See more
Scott Kominers • Decentralized Identity: Your Reputation Travels With You - a16z crypto
What appealed to me wasn’t the monetary use of blockchains but the idea that they could provide the basis for a more user-centric alternative to the unpleasant state of affairs known as Web 2.0.
Adina Glickstein • The Rise and Fall of Urbit
Most of the people who talk about user ownership of networks are focused on creating new city-states based on blockchain technology and egalitarian ideals, but comparatively little attention has been paid to reforming existing networks based on these same principles. I think this is a mistake.
every.to • Twitter as a City-State
It even has applications beyond financial transactions—for example, Web3 social networks allow users to manage their own identity, instead of being beholden to giant technology companies.