2026-01-06 09:27:12

In today's online world, privacy is no longer a new concept. Since the birth of the internet, our personal information has been fragmented into data pieces scattered across servers of various platforms. A single search, a comment, a click—these seemingly insignificant actions are collected, analyzed, and packaged into products by certain companies. In simple terms, centralized data architectures have turned individuals into objects of observation rather than the true owners of their data.

Currently, with the wave of AI sweeping in, algorithms are becoming smarter, and the amount of data consumed is increasing. At the same time, decentralized technologies like blockchain are continuously evolving. This raises a pressing question: in the AI era, is there still hope for personal privacy and data rights? Put simply, can we use blockchain and Web3 concepts to restore data ownership to every individual?

This is not just a technical issue but a major game of trust rebuilding. How the future internet will operate and whether users can control their data destiny—these are the core topics that the crypto and blockchain communities are exploring.

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AllInAlice

· 01-06 09:55

Honestly, the data selling issue has long become numbingly common. Compared to privacy, I care more about whether Web3 can truly deliver on its promises. We've heard too many messianic claims about blockchain saving the world. Who exactly guarantees that on-chain data won't be targeted by another group? The amount of data AI can consume in one second is so vast that no encryption speed can keep up, unless the entire business model is fundamentally changed. As for privacy, it's essentially a cost issue. Why would companies give up their data goldmine unless regulations are ironclad? Decentralization sounds appealing, but for ordinary people to use a wallet, they need to remember 12 words. Truly putting data in the hands of the masses? That's tough. Talking about concepts alone isn't enough; we need to see if things like Soulbound tokens can truly realize data rights confirmation.

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GateUser-0717ab66

· 01-06 09:34

To be honest, it's a bit late to talk about privacy protection now; our data has already been sold clearly and transparently. Can the Web3 approach work? Honestly, it still depends on who takes the lead; otherwise, it's just a new bottle with old wine. Algorithms are becoming more ruthless; we must take control of our own destiny, but most people are completely unaware of this issue. Blockchain indeed has solutions, but it's still too complicated for ordinary people to use. When will improvements be made? Data should indeed be returned to the users, but will companies willingly let go? Dream on.

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WalletDivorcer

· 01-06 09:34

I've seen through it long ago, we are just the ones being sold. Blockchain needs to be truly implemented; just talking about it is useless. Data sovereignty must be defended by ourselves. Web3 is the real rebellion, right? Current privacy protection is purely illusory. Algorithms have become addicted to data, greedily insatiable. Stop talking nonsense, who would dare to use it if ownership was truly granted? In the information age, how can you have privacy? Dream on. There must be real incentives; pure trust is unreliable.

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BanklessAtHeart

· 01-06 09:30

To be honest, the centralized system should have died long ago. Why should our data be sold as commodities by those giants? Web3 isn't a silver bullet, but it's definitely better than the current situation... As algorithms become smarter, they also become more terrifying, really. We still have to rely on ourselves to control the private keys; there's no other way. Data sovereignty can't be delayed any longer. If we wait any longer, it will be completely exploited. Blockchain is indeed a direction, it all depends on whether someone will actually use it.

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