Where novel speculative assets previously lived in various networks of the world, largely inaccessible, today they are accessible via digital primitives (on-chain or not) which leads to a dynamic where any asset with an asymmetric upside risk profile that can be quickly exploited or "aped into", will be.
2) Sort of -- key aspects of Web 2.0 will be better performed by Web 3 systems and there will be a symbiotic relationship between two parallel but similarly powerful models.
In theory, crypto makes it possible for users to partake in the success of the products and communities they are part of. In practice, token-based economies are very difficult to design. We’re going to see a lot of trial and error.
Some challenges I'm seeing:
I don’t expect voice interfaces to replace software with screens anytime soon though, because there is so much work that would be impractical with voice. Imagine trying to build a spreadsheet with your voice. Keyboards and screens are pretty great for a lot of knowledge work.
As in any sector, Covid-19 has yielded some unlikely winners. For example, the Cal State system, who many would argue is the real jewel of California, has announced they will be online only. This allows them to focus on the tech and training to deliver a better online experience. Cal State, which will graduate 40,000 more students than the entire... See more
When you put individuals first, before society, then any rule or social practice that limits personal freedom can be questioned. If it doesn’t protect somebody from harm, then it can’t be morally justified. It’s just a social convention.