Internet 2030

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It's 2031. This Is the World That Crypto Created
Ten years from now, cryptography has revolutionized money, identity and much more. Blockchains are infrastructure, and kids prefer DeFi to banks.
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Into the Money-verse: Central Banks Under Siege in 2028
It's 2028. Once-dominant sovereign currencies face intense competition. Meanwhile, someone is attacking the Fed's e-Gov platform.
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The Future of Bitcoin: 12 Scenarios From Bullish to Bearish
Global reserve currency? Attacked from all sides? Bitcoin on Mars? Here are 12 ways Bitcoin could evolve.
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Cory Doctorow: The Monopoly Web Is Already Here
The science fiction writer on how monopolies came to dominate today's economy and why the orthodoxy of tech criticism is wrong.
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The Terminators: A Short Story
Sia co-founder David Vorick's short story takes the perspective of the decentralized web recounting its own, inevitable rise.
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An Internet for Humans: Proof-of-Personhood Explained
Identity is one of our most fundamental human rights. In the age of surveillance, commodification and centralization, it is under threat.
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How a Decentralized Internet Can Power Latin America's Economy
Bitcoin, fintech and DeFi can help Latin America become an interconnected and inclusive regional economy.
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Three Trends Killing Web Privacy and Decentralization
The decentralized design of the web gives it the potential to be more privacy-preserving than any other system. Yet, there are long-range threats at play.
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What the History of Headphones Says About the Internet's Future
What does the historical development of headphones tell us about the future of the internet?
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A Day in the Life of the Splinternet
Cypherpunk historian Finn Brunton imagines a future where there are many internets, each making demands on your attention.
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