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The web is decentralized. The data and the money is not. As long as it stays that way (and it probably will) changing some protocols doesn't make a big differen

by erikb 10y ago

The web is decentralized. The data and the money is not. As long as it stays that way (and it probably will) changing some protocols doesn't make a big difference. Really, someone tell me what is centralized about the web right now and we can figure out together that this thing actually IS decentralized, it's just that money forces people, companies and govs to work together and keep more of the power in fewer hands.

TheOsiris 10y ago
exactly. web infrastructure is not centralized. online services on the other hand are centralized. that problem will exist even in this utopian decentralized universe
nickpsecurity 10y ago
The main methods of average person paying for stuff online. Wikileaks was crippled by a boycott by Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal. Just three companies made a decision and poof!