Recent geopolitical events have polarized the world. Partisanship and the ideological divide have further balkanized the internet, whose gatekeepers have trampled upon the rights of millions to access financial services. Nations are gradually waking up to the reality of having neutral protocols and national stacks.
Hailed as the next generation of the internet, Web3 will be sanction-resistant and free of data silos. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum and creator of Polkadot and Kusama, coined the term Web3 in 2004. Five years later, the Bitcoin (BTC) white paper was released in 2009, which further cemented the imperative of decentralization. Is the decentralization narrative here to stay? Let’s find out why Web3 is gaining ground today.
Sharat Chandra is a keynote speaker, educator and blockchain and emerging tech evangelist. He leads research and strategy at EarthId, an award-winning decentralized identity management platform.
Shiv Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of EarthId, an award-winning decentralized identity management platform. Shiv is currently leading EarthId toward enabling frictionless adoption of Web3-based ecosystems. He is a thought leader in the blockchain and digital identity space and has delivered various keynotes at international conferences. Shiv also leads the Government Blockchain Association in EMEA.