As we approach 2025, the role of Web3 in safeguarding digital rights and privacy is increasingly critical. David Holtzman, Chief Strategy Officer at Naoris, emphasized the inherent risks of centralized systems due to their single points of failure, during a discussion with Cointelegraph. This issue is compounded by advancements in artificial intelligence and the looming potential of quantum computing, which threaten conventional privacy and security measures.
Edison Chen, CEO of the Web3 health and wellness company CUDIS, highlighted the importance of decentralized identity solutions. He advocates for systems that enable users to control their data, allowing them to choose how it is shared and monetized, moving away from the traditional model where large corporations hold sway over personal data. This type of selective disclosure is particularly vital in sectors like healthcare, where privacy of sensitive information is paramount.
Holtzman, with his background in military intelligence and cybersecurity, warns that centralized data repositories are vulnerable. AI systems can easily harvest heuristic data to exploit individuals or organizations. Moreover, quantum computers pose significant threats to encryption standards crucial to financial, military, and healthcare data security. However, he notes that decentralized blockchain technology offers a promising defense against these threats.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, suggests that deploying AI models locally on devices, instead of relying on large centralized infrastructures, could further ensure privacy and security. This approach would mitigate the risks associated with traditional central servers, enhancing both user privacy and independence.
In summary, as technology advances, the integration of decentralized systems and quantum-resistant solutions in Web3 architecture is pivotal to maintaining privacy and securing digital rights against evolving threats.
