In 2020, as the United States grappled with cultural upheaval, many people felt disillusioned by the shifting tides of societal values. Among them was Jesse Wachtel, a long-haul truck driver crisscrossing the nation’s highways. Jesse watched as stories of people being debanked, censored, or blocked from using fundraising platforms like GoFundMe flooded the media. For Jesse, a man driven by fairness and justice, this wasn’t just a political issue — it was a human one.
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From Truck Stops to Blockchain — The Journey Behind Funding Chain
In 2020, as the United States grappled with cultural upheaval, many people felt disillusioned by the shifting tides of societal values. Among them was Jesse Wachtel, a long-haul truck driver crisscrossing the nation’s highways. Jesse watched as stories of people being debanked, censored, or blocked from using fundraising platforms like GoFundMe flooded the media. For Jesse, a man driven by fairness and justice, this wasn’t just a political issue — it was a human one.
Taking Back Control: Why Web3 Matters for Our Mental Health
What is Web3 actually for? What Feeling powerless online isn’t just annoying — it quietly wears us down. I often wonder, how much control do we really have over our digital lives? About 70% of Americans say they don’t feel in control of their online data, and more than half worry regularly about their privacy. That sense of helplessness can stir up stress, anxiety, even depression. It’s hard to feel okay when you’re constantly worried about being watched or taken advantage of online.
From Coffee Farmers to Soccer Coaches: How Web3 Is Quietly Rewiring Communities Worldwide
What is Web3 actually for? What purpose does it serve, at its core? Really!? I was happy to see that Web3’s most meaningful impact is about people. It’s about solving real human problems, reflecting local needs, and creating systems that help communities thrive. Let me take you on a quick global tour.
You’re Not Just a User — You’re a Relationship: How the Next Web Is Changing the Game
The future of the web wants our intimacy, not just our attention. I’m looking forward to it, but I also need to ask: what kind of intimacy are we creating between platforms and people? Because when every interaction, every recommendation, every moment online is increasingly shaped to fit us — our moods, our needs, our desires — we can be easily manipulated.
Toward a Genuine Web: Why Platforms Like LinkedIn Must Change
If we truly want the Web to serve humanity, we have to think beyond cryptography and protocols. We have to consider how the technology is impacting our attention.
The Web Should Feel Like Home — Not a Wild Safari
If we’re serious about the Web that we are building, the roadmaps shouldn’t feel like sprint plans filled with technical upgrades. They should be blueprints for a society we’d be proud to call home. Picture me pointing to the horizon.
Why We Need Socrates in Our Web—and 3 Things His Friends Would Say
Web3 is many things: fast, creative, chaotic, sometimes profound, occasionally unhinged. It’s the future of our web. Its values of freedom and libertarianism are promising, but we need the annoying, relentless, sandals-wearing guy who refused to shut up until people asked better questions. Here’s what Socrates and his friends can do for our dear web.
Why Fairness is the Smartest Investment in Web3’s Future
If you didn’t know whether you’d be born into a wealthy family or one that struggles to pay for basic healthcare, wouldn’t you advocate for universal access to affordable services? It’s an easy question with a powerful answer: fairness makes sense when you don’t know where you’ll end up. Now, take this idea and apply it to the digital world. If you didn’t know whether you’d grow up with access to the latest technology or even reliable internet, how would you design the future of our digital lives?
Web3 — A Human Revolution If We Do It Right
A wallet is not a person, it’s a life. A unique individual navigating challenges, triumphs, and dreams. But, in a web3 space often dominated by anonymity and numbers, we risk dehumanizing ourselves.
How Web3 Is Actually Empowering Women and Changing Lives
In many parts of the world, women face unimaginable hardships. From systemic inequality to cultural restrictions, their opportunities are often dictated by forces beyond their control. After having spent over 20 years in public health I have learnt that when women thrive, their families thrive, and society as a whole benefits. Therefore it’s particularly interesting to hear about how Web3 technology can help women in the face of adversity.