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Solid is a specification that allows for decentralized data storage in so-called pods. The idea is that consumer applications don't store a copy of your informa
by CaptArmchair 4y ago
Solid is a specification that allows for decentralized data storage in so-called pods. The idea is that consumer applications don't store a copy of your information in their own silo - thereby having many copies of your data floating around with 3rd parties - but instead query your pod. That's the ownership / self-control aspect of the idea.
The crux is that you can self-host your own solid server with your own pods, or choose to rely on a hosting provider. That's the decentralized aspect of the idea.
The big question is how this plugs into an economic model with real world incentives, interests, distribution of power / leverage, trust / credit, and so on.
- raxxorraxor 4y agoIt would work with legislation if the loss of personal data of third parties induces extremely high fines that it simply isn't worth it anymore. Fines that could almost ruin even large players. Exception has to be business data since there is simply no alternative but the distinction isn't as trivial as it seems at first. Since many would not be able to store user information they are reliant on people hosting themselves or at a service. I know it is difficult to explain that having control about your data is important and probably the most significant barrier. There are non-technical people that value privacy and data protection but most of them are highly educated.