Decentralization and why it's a turning point for tech [Q&A]

Mainstream developers and users are increasingly seeking alternatives to big tech’s centralized servers and cloud-based systems. Issues like data breaches, censorship, and monopolization are driving this trend. We spoke to Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, about why decentralization matters and how we can expect the trend to develop. BN: What are the main issues with centralized legacy systems? MBM: The primary problem with centralized legacy systems is that you are ceding control to a third party, often for no good reason. I view centralized legacy systems as unnecessary and overly expensive. They harvest our data, manipulate our information streams,… [Continue Reading]