Blockchains are not merely storage and communication protocols. Each of them has a history, community and culture worth protecting.
Some communities are more focused on creating “sound money” alternatives to current fiat systems. Others are working hard to maximize raw computing power or storage capacity. Some blockchains allow users to collect basketball shots and other sports moments. Others are emerging as metaverses for developing a particular cultural or gaming culture.
We need to nurture spaces for these communities to grow and innovate. Like borders, languages and currencies, blockchain designs allow cultural particularities to thrive instead of being absorbed by the more powerful neighbor.
We need to promote diversity. And, just like in the real world, we must also encourage dialogue between communities. We must invest in bridges that allow blockchain ecosystems to communicate, as long as these bridges emerge organically to serve the needs of their users, rather than top-down as a result of government-sponsored standards.
Continue reading: https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/03/blockchain-interoperability-is-essential-to-avoid-the-flaws-of-web2/
Some communities are more focused on creating “sound money” alternatives to current fiat systems. Others are working hard to maximize raw computing power or storage capacity. Some blockchains allow users to collect basketball shots and other sports moments. Others are emerging as metaverses for developing a particular cultural or gaming culture.
We need to nurture spaces for these communities to grow and innovate. Like borders, languages and currencies, blockchain designs allow cultural particularities to thrive instead of being absorbed by the more powerful neighbor.
We need to promote diversity. And, just like in the real world, we must also encourage dialogue between communities. We must invest in bridges that allow blockchain ecosystems to communicate, as long as these bridges emerge organically to serve the needs of their users, rather than top-down as a result of government-sponsored standards.
Continue reading: https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/03/blockchain-interoperability-is-essential-to-avoid-the-flaws-of-web2/
