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Forecaster leverages a network of servers, or "hubs," that enable decentralized operations. Romero explained that when users post content—referred to as a "cast"—the data travels through these servers, which verify the authenticity through cryptography. This decentralized architecture assures that only users can manipulate their own identity—something that centralized platforms cannot guarantee, where a single entity could erase a user's presence.
Despite skepticism from some critics who argue that blockchain isn't necessary for a social network, Romero countered that there is no existing architecture that allows for true sovereignty over identity without blockchain technology, making Forecaster's approach indispensable.