Remember when the internet was about open innovation and connection for everyone? Today, a handful of giants like Google and Meta call the shots. In Read Write Own, Chris Dixon, a tech entrepreneur with decades in the game, lays out a clear path back to that vision using blockchain technology.
Dixon breaks it down simply: first came the 'read' era, where info flowed freely. Then 'read-write,' letting us all publish. Now we're entering 'read-write-own,' or web3, where users gain real control and economic stakes via blockchains. It's not about casino-like crypto bets; it's solid tech for social networks, AI, and virtual worlds.
What sets it apart? Dixon's no armchair theorist—he's invested in startups shaping this shift. You'll get lucid explanations of how blockchains fix centralized pitfalls, like data monopolies and stifled creativity. Think communities owning their platforms, creators earning directly, and innovation without gatekeepers.
Imagine scrolling social media where you own your data and content value. Or launching a project in a virtual world that pays back your community. Whether you're a developer tinkering with decentralized apps, a business leader eyeing blockchain strategy, or just curious about tech's future, this hardcover delivers. At 288 pages, it's dense with actionable ideas, not fluff.
Grab Read Write Own—a New York Times bestseller—and join the movement reshaping our digital lives. It's the roadmap we've needed since the web lost its way.
