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Paxos published a blog post on Tuesday illustrating how Web3 can empower enterprises in the financial sector,
and kickstart a “new era” of digital sovereignty.
“Web3” is a loose term for capturing
the oncoming third generation of the internet, which combines the decentralization of the early internet with the utility and functionality
of the modern age.
Blockchain is at the center of this transformation,
creating a decentralized foundation for storing and exchanging both information and money.
By outsourcing such “essential infrastructure components” beyond a single entity,
Paxos believes blockchain can help restore the rapidly “waning trust” in traditional institutions.
Security would also receive a boost,
as decentralized business models would help defend against surging cybercrime and data misuse, again fostering digital trust.
Moreover
, Web3 empowers consumers to take control of their personal data, rather than seeing it harvested and sold by centralized platforms.
Consumers could therefore monetize their data individually, and create “more equitable digital ecosystem.” Paxos wrote:
“All of these benefits also happen to be the pillars of a sound financial system. These benefits will continue to become important as other industries utilize the technology to meet the demands of today’s—and tomorrow’s—consumers.”
