Centralized data infrastructure violates Web3’s core of decentralization
Open data must transition to decentralized infrastructure to realize its full potential and reap the benefits of affordable LLM training, accessible research data sharing and unstoppable DApp hosting.
Opinion by: Michael O’Rourke, founder of Pocket Network and CEO of Grove
Open data is currently a major contributor toward building a global emerging tech economy, with an estimated market of over $350 billion. Open data sources often rely, however, on centralized infrastructure, contrary to the philosophy of autonomy and censorship resistance.
To realize its potential, open data must shift to decentralized infrastructure. Once open data channels start using a decentralized and open infrastructure, multiple vulnerabilities for user applications will be solved.
