RE: Investigating NOIA: Blockchain's Network of Internet Acceleration
The internet is becoming a more media-rich experience and I agree with our current centralised CDN's it may help but its only papering over the cracks. Creating a decentralised node network of CDN's makes sense
As much as like to the potential of what blockchain has for money I think it has far-reaching implications for the future of the internet too. As the internet becomes more centralised via Google & Facebook and access is dictated by ISP's we're sitting in a position where these companies are the gatekeepers to what has become a human right, access to information and of course trade. I think projects like Noia, Golem, Substratum, SIA and Storaj have brought forth ideas and discussions we need to have about net neutrality, how much surveillance we're willing to allow while accessing the internet.
I really like how you present the situation, especially the use of "gatekeepers". Also, thanks for including these five projects. It makes the crypto ventures in this area look a bit like the cloud craze of years ago. However, unlike those days, we know have the tools to create something truly special. And... as a whole, society has allowed tech companies great latitude. My hope is that competition among blockchains bring about a viable, lasting solution for free-thinking, independent minds.