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Read write own

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Drawing on 25 years at the vanguard of internet innovation, Chris Dixon offers an epic account of the three ages of the internet. First came the ‘read’ era, in which the earliest networks democratized information – creating an anarchic playground for bloggers, coders and artists. Next came the ‘read-write’ era, in which sprawling corporations democratized publishing – turning us all into small-time content creators but seizing the proceeds for themselves. Now, we are entering the third age of the internet: an era in which blockchain networks have begun to democratize ownership, granting power and economic benefits to all who use the internet. Some call it the era of web3. Dixon calls it the era of ‘read-write-own’. This book cuts through the hype surrounding crypto, blockchains and NFTs to offer a clear-eyed account of where we’ve been and where we’re going.

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SKU: 9781804949245 Category: Science Tags: Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Ethical & social aspects of IT, History of engineering & technology, Impact of science & technology on society, Internet: general works
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

‘A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.’ Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI

The promise of the internet has been stolen.

Over the last decade, a handful of giant companies like Facebook and Google have seized control of the web – sapping its dynamism and taking its profits for themselves.

But there is a way to take it back.

Here, a leading Silicon Valley investor argues that blockchains – the radically free and democratic new type of software design that underpins ‘web3’ – could return financial and decision-making power to the internet’s users. For the first time, we won’t just read and write on the internet – we will own it, too.

‘A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3.’ Bob Iger, CEO, Disney

‘A refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever.’ Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and author of The Coming Wave

‘The most elegant and sophisticated argument for blockchain to date . . . Shines as a history of computing and the internet.’ Fortune

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Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 3.5 cm
Author

Dixon, Chris

Publisher

Penguin Books

Imprint

Penguin Books

Cover

Paperback

Pages

320

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

338.47004678 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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