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  • Web3 Trends to Watch in 2025

    Web3 Trends to Watch in 2025

    The Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, and 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year. Innovations in blockchain, DeFi, AI integrations, and new governance models promise to redefine industries and human interaction with technology. Here, we explore the big ideas expected to drive Web3 in 2025: 1. The Rise of the Agentic Web…

  • Governing Agentic AI Systems

    Governing Agentic AI Systems

    Agentic AI systems represent a significant evolution in artificial intelligence. These systems can adapt, learn, and take independent actions to achieve complex goals with minimal human supervision. They offer exciting opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and problem-solving across industries. However, these systems also come with risks, including safety concerns, misuse, and accountability gaps. Governing such systems…

  • Scaling Regenerative Economies in Web3

    Scaling Regenerative Economies in Web3

    Regenerative economies aim to restore and sustain natural ecosystems while enhancing community resilience, focusing on long-term well-being rather than short-term profits. The integration of Web3 technologies—such as blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and tokenization—is transforming the scalability of these regenerative efforts by enhancing transparency, increasing participation, and aligning financial incentives with sustainability goals. Blockchain’s Role in…

  • Tokenizing Rights and Privileges

    Tokenizing Rights and Privileges

    Tokenizing rights and privileges is a concept that is gaining more attention as blockchain technology and Web3 continue to reshape the way we think about ownership and value. In the past, rights and privileges—whether they relate to access, property, or membership—were often controlled by centralized institutions like governments, corporations, or other authorities. But with tokenization,…

  • Synchronizing Real and Virtual Economies

    Synchronizing Real and Virtual Economies

    Real and virtual economies are coming together in ways that are changing how we live, work, and interact. For a long time, physical things like products, houses, and food existed in one world, while digital goods, online games, and services lived in another. Today, technologies like blockchain, virtual reality (VR), and the Internet of Things…

  • Decentralized Social Graphs and the Future of Online Identity

    Decentralized Social Graphs and the Future of Online Identity

    Decentralized social graphs are reshaping how people interact online by redistributing control over data and relationships. In the current model, centralized platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage vast networks of personal connections. They control who accesses this data, how it is used, and whether users can transfer their connections elsewhere. This centralization leads to…

  • A Fairer Way to Make Collective Decisions

    A Fairer Way to Make Collective Decisions

    A fair way to make collective decisions has been a persistent challenge in societies throughout history. In traditional systems, decisions are often made through majority voting, where each person has one vote. While this approach appears fair on the surface, it fails to account for the intensity of preferences. For instance, a majority might slightly…

  • From Attention Economy to Intention Economy

    Generative AI has made creating easier than ever, handling tasks that used to take time and effort. With this ease, the focus has shifted from how things are made to what and why they are made. The real value now lies in the core ideas and intentions behind the creation, prioritizing purpose and meaningful impact over mere execution. The Attention Economy:…

  • e-CNY: Transforming the Future of Money in China and Beyond

    e-CNY: Transforming the Future of Money in China and Beyond

    The digital yuan, officially known as e-CNY, is a revolutionary initiative by China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). As the world embraces digital transformation in nearly every industry, money too is evolving from physical forms like coins and paper bills to digital formats. The e-CNY is China’s response to this global shift,…

  • The Digital Transformation of Money in India

    The Digital Transformation of Money in India

    Over the past two decades, India transformed from a cash-dominated economy to a leader in digital transactions, driven by initiatives like UPI.