The Battle for Decentralization: Safeguarding Web3 Integrity with Ashton Hettiarachi, Founder of Openmesh | S4 E39

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What if the core principles of Web3 are being compromised by the very infrastructure meant to support it?
Join us as we tackle this critical issue with Ashton Hettiarachi, the visionary founder of Openmesh. Ashton draws fascinating parallels between historical power structures and the current dominance of tech giants like AWS, revealing how centralization poses a serious threat to the integrity and accountability of the Web3 network. With AWS hosting a whopping 75% of Ethereum nodes, we are standing at a crossroads where the ideals of decentralization hang in the balance.
Listen in as we navigate the complexities of incentivizing independent node operators and making decentralized infrastructure a reality. Ashton takes us through the economic challenges of running nodes and the centralization roadblocks in node operation services.
Hear about the exciting journey of Openmesh, from its inception in 2020 to its innovative solutions today, including how it aims to democratize node operation with a decentralized, immutable cloud model. Discover how leveraging unused compute resources and bandwidth from independent providers can revolutionize Web3 infrastructure.
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This episode was recorded through a Podcastle call on September 3, 2024. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/the-battle-for-decentralization-safeguarding-web3-integrity-with-ashton-hettiarachi-founder-of-openmesh/

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1. The Battle for Decentralization: Safeguarding Web3 Integrity with Ashton Hettiarachi, Founder of Openmesh | S4 E39 (00:00:00)

2. How did a few companies come to control most AI infrastructure, and why is it dangerous? (00:00:52)

3. How does centralized cloud control of Web3 infrastructure conflict with decentralization? (00:01:53)

4. How can we feel secure if everything is centralized? (00:07:03)

5. What inspired you to create OpenMesh, and how does it address centralization in Web3? (00:09:24)

6. What are you most excited about in OpenMesh or the Web3 world in the coming months? (00:22:37)