<p>The internet promised to be an escape from centralised power. But thanks to the domination of Big Tech and Venture Capital, has the dream of a user-controlled, peer-to-peer network been systematically stolen by a new set of gatekeepers?</p><p>Welcome to Ruined By The Internet? - the show where we examine how technology is shaping modern life - whether we want it to or not. </p><p>Follow the show, let us know what else to look into at <a href="https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, or support us at <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/rbtishow">⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/rbtishow⁠⁠</a> </p><p>Joining us is Joseph Kennedy, Head of Marketing &amp; Growth at blockchain platform Alephium.</p><p><a href="http://www.alephium.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://www.alephium.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.twitter.com/bigpepghost" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://www.twitter.com/bigpepghost</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkennedyuk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkennedyuk/</a> </p><p>In this episode, Joseph joins us to explore the evolution of decentralisation in the internet age, particularly focusing on the impact of big tech and venture capital on the original ideals of blockchain technology. We discuss the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies, the role of centralised exchanges, public perception of Web3, and the influence of government regulation.</p><p>We also look at the future of decentralisation, the risks posed by centralisation, and the potential for self-regulation within the crypto space.</p><p>00:00 The Promise of Decentralization and Its Erosion</p><p>02:50 The Role of Venture Capital in Crypto</p><p>06:11 Centralization vs. Decentralization: The Infrastructure Dilemma</p><p>08:57 Public Perception of Crypto and Web3</p><p>12:11 The Influence of Regulation on Decentralized Innovations</p><p>15:08 Corporate Involvement in Web3: A Double-Edged Sword</p><p>17:52 NFTs: Beyond the Hype and Towards Utility</p><p>20:50 Value Perception in the Digital Asset Space</p><p>23:07 The Rise and Fall of Steemit</p><p>28:08 Centralization vs. Decentralization: The Ethical Dilemma</p><p>30:29 Self-Regulation in the Decentralized Space</p><p>33:18 Government Control and the Decentralized Response</p><p>37:50 Barriers to Mass Adoption of Decentralization</p><p>40:12 The Future of Decentralization: A Divided Landscape</p><p>42:55 A Vision for True Decentralization</p><p><br></p><p>#Web3 #DigitalSovereignty #BigTech #internet #technology #society #culture</p>