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Decentralisation: has the internet locked a reach for freedom into a clinch with central power? – Joseph Kennedy

Decentralisation: has the internet locked a reach for freedom into a clinch with central power? – Joseph Kennedy

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The internet promised to be an escape from centralised power. But thanks to the domination of Big Tech and Venture Capital, has the dream of a user-controlled, peer-to-peer network been systematically stolen by a new set of gatekeepers?

Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not.

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Joining us is Joseph Kennedy, Head of Marketing & Growth at blockchain platform Alephium.

http://www.alephium.org

http://www.twitter.com/bigpepghost

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkennedyuk/

In this episode, Joseph joins us to explore the evolution of decentralisation in the internet age, particularly focusing on the impact of big tech and venture capital on the original ideals of blockchain technology. We discuss the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies, the role of centralised exchanges, public perception of Web3, and the influence of government regulation.

We also look at the future of decentralisation, the risks posed by centralisation, and the potential for self-regulation within the crypto space.

00:00 The Promise of Decentralization and Its Erosion

02:50 The Role of Venture Capital in Crypto

06:11 Centralization vs. Decentralization: The Infrastructure Dilemma

08:57 Public Perception of Crypto and Web3

12:11 The Influence of Regulation on Decentralized Innovations

15:08 Corporate Involvement in Web3: A Double-Edged Sword

17:52 NFTs: Beyond the Hype and Towards Utility

20:50 Value Perception in the Digital Asset Space

23:07 The Rise and Fall of Steemit

28:08 Centralization vs. Decentralization: The Ethical Dilemma

30:29 Self-Regulation in the Decentralized Space

33:18 Government Control and the Decentralized Response

37:50 Barriers to Mass Adoption of Decentralization

40:12 The Future of Decentralization: A Divided Landscape

42:55 A Vision for True Decentralization


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