Envisioning the New Internet: Account Ownership, Tokenized Communities, and Decentralized Platforms
In this episode, the host outlines their vision for the "new Internet" and the key features they believe are fundamental to achieving this vision. The discussion can be summarized into three main pillars:
Account Ownership
The host emphasizes the importance of account ownership, where the user's account comes first and the platform/site comes second. This shifts the power dynamic away from centralized platforms like Twitter or Facebook, which can easily ban or censor users. Instead, users would be able to seamlessly transition between different platforms while retaining their account, followers, and content. This empowers the user and reduces the control and influence of the platforms.
Tokenized Communities
The second key element is the concept of tokenized communities. By tokenizing online communities, the host argues that this eliminates the need for middlemen like payment processors (e.g. PayPal, Stripe) that can arbitrarily ban users. Tokenized communities allow for the creation of self-sustaining, autonomous businesses and ecosystems where users can buy goods and services using the community's native token. This provides more control and opportunities for community members.
Decentralized Platforms
The final piece is the need for a decentralized platform that brings all of these elements together. The host envisions a "Hivemind" - a permissionless, decentralized network where users can build their own sovereign digital spaces and communities. This allows for organized decentralization, where everyone has a voice and personal responsibility, yet the system as a whole remains robust and dynamic, like a jungle.
The host believes that by combining account ownership, tokenized communities, and decentralized platforms, this new Internet model will empower users, reduce the control of centralized platforms, and foster an environment of innovation, creativity, and self-determination. They see Hive as a leading example of this vision being realized, but hope to see more decentralized chains and platforms emerge to further this goal.
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