2026-01-02 13:27:55

The European cyber sovereignty crisis has surfaced. According to reports, European cybersecurity officials openly stated that Europe is severely lagging behind in cloud computing and AI, and the entire continent has become dependent on US-based large-scale tech companies.

Where is the root of the problem? Instead of wasting effort on blocking American tech giants, it’s better to focus on independent innovation and infrastructure development. Europe needs not a defensive strategy, but to build its own cloud computing ecosystem and AI capabilities — this is the way to break the deadlock.

These remarks strike a chord with Web3 builders: whoever controls the infrastructure, whoever holds the discourse power.

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AirdropDreamer

· 01-05 11:40

Europe is really being held back in this wave; just shouting slogans is useless—it's time to take action ourselves. To put it simply, infrastructure is power, and that's what Web3 is all about. If we don't hurry up with cloud computing and AI, we'll be completely overtaken sooner or later. It's a bit late to realize this now. The problem isn't about defense but about having real strength; otherwise, no matter how many regulations there are, it's all in vain. Relying on others' infrastructure means all your voice is just an illusion... This is what Web3 has been emphasizing all along. Instead of blaming the US, it's better to ask what we have done.

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ChainChef

· 01-05 02:31

ngl, this is basically europe trying to bake a soufflé while the us already owns the whole kitchen... infrastructure = everything in this game, and they're just now realizing it. classic recipe for staying dependent lmao

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 01-02 13:56

According to my analysis, this move in Europe is like large on-chain whales being trapped and still studying candlestick charts... Instead of waiting to die, it's better to mint your own coins. Infrastructure is the wallet address that holds the power, who wouldn't want that?

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 01-02 13:56

Europe's current situation is really disappointing. To be honest, they started late and got overwhelmed. Now they're only realizing that developing their own technology might be a bit late.

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governance_lurker

· 01-02 13:52

Oh no, Europe really got bottlenecked this time, no wonder everyone is so anxious. Infrastructure is king; this phrase is a true truth in Web3. Instead of complaining, it's better to roll up your sleeves and get to work early. Cloud and AI both need to be built by ourselves; relying on anyone will just cause bottlenecks. This is what Web3ers should learn — decentralization is not just an ideal, it's a necessity.

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DefiEngineerJack

· 01-02 13:48

well, *actually* this is exactly why decentralized infrastructure matters more than most realize. europe's problem isn't really about catching up to big tech—it's fundamentally about surrendering control of the stack itself. they'll just build another centralized cloud layer and call it innovation.

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blocksnark

· 01-02 13:37

This matter in Europe, to put it plainly, is just a late start. Just shouting slogans is useless now. Infrastructure bottlenecks make everything pointless... Web3 is the same way. That's right, if you don't build your own wheels, you'll only be able to buy wheels forever. Relying on American giants means losing your say, which is a serious flaw. Instead of complaining, it's better to catch up quickly; the window of opportunity is limited.

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NoStopLossNut

· 01-02 13:29

Europe is being held back here; just shouting about defense isn't enough, we need to build our own infrastructure. By the way, when it comes to Web3, shouldn't we also think about this... Infrastructure equals discourse power, this really hits home. Do you really think that blockade alone can turn things around? Hard power still speaks louder.

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