Decentralization is the founding principle of Web3. The article explains the shift from the "traditional" Web — where data and applications reside on centralized servers controlled by single entities — to a model based on distributed systems.
In this vision, made possible by technologies like blockchain, control and ownership of data return to users, eliminating the need for centralized intermediaries. A paradigm shift that redefines the balance of power in the network and paves the way for services and applications no longer dependent on large platforms. In the full PDF: how decentralization works and what it means for users and businesses.
Originally published in Il Giornale dell'Ingegnere (CNI), 1 May 2023.
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