2026-01-10 22:23:12

Ethereum's core developers have recently been reflecting on a question—what exactly is wrong with the internet today? It is filled with data extraction and psychological manipulation of users, and this "corporate garbage" model has become mainstream. There are voices beginning to advocate for an alternative path: shifting towards a "sovereign network."

What does this path look like? Simply put, it is privacy-first, data localization, and users controlling their own information. Coupled with sustainable financial tools, rather than reckless high-leverage speculation. Why do this? To protect user independence and give everyone genuine psychological autonomy.

From an application perspective, this means we need to redesign products and services that interact with users. No longer optimized solely for maximum data extraction, but built around user interests and privacy protection. Financial tools should also be adjusted—adopting a stable and sustainable model, rather than encouraging users to bet wildly on leverage.

It's easier said than done. But more and more voices are emerging, perhaps indicating a direction for the Web3 ecosystem—using technological means to rebuild people's trust in the internet.

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MidsommarWallet

· 2h ago

Basically, it's about wanting to wrest power away from these vampires like Meta and Google.

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0xLostKey

· 8h ago

It sounds good, but how many can actually do it? Big companies are all about draining resources; who would voluntarily delegate authority?

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SmartContractWorker

· 01-11 00:28

It sounds ideal, but frankly, isn't it just another hype? Can money really change people?

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PerennialLeek

· 01-10 22:52

Starting to talk about sovereign networks again, but the question is, who is actually using them?

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CryingOldWallet

· 01-10 22:51

Once again, that set of idealistic rhetoric sounds good but the reality is harsh. --- Sovereign networks? Sounds good, but the key is how many people actually care about privacy. --- Honestly, do big companies voluntarily give up data? Dream on. --- Sustainable finance sounds good, but who can resist the temptation of leveraged returns? --- I agree, it all depends on whether Web3 can really get this done without ending in failure. --- Here we go again, I heard this last year, and we're still debating it. --- Prioritizing privacy is difficult; humans are naturally easily defeated by convenience. --- Technological trust reconstruction? First, improve your own ecosystem governance. --- The core issue is whether users are willing to pay the price for privacy. I think it's uncertain. --- This kind of discussion is interesting, but implementation is the hard part.

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ZKProofEnthusiast

· 01-10 22:50

Sounds ideal, but in reality... will the big companies willingly decentralize?

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GasFeeCryer

· 01-10 22:46

In plain terms, the ideal is very full of hope, but reality is quite harsh.

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-10 22:41

It sounds good, but I just want to ask—are users really on board with truly privacy-first products? Or do they still have to be "cutting leeks" to survive?

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