Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 65 - Functionland - Web3 and data sovereignty
For Episode 65, we dive into the exciting topic of Data Sovereignty, and the role that web3 can play in building a fairer and more open internet. We start off by giving a quick primer on data sovereignty, and why it is important. Following this, we welcome a special guest, the CEO of Functionland, Keyvan Sadeghi, for a discussion on web3 data sovereignty, how we can use web3 to build a fairer internet, and how they are working to build a decentralized, blockchain-based alternative to traditional web services, where users truly have ownership over their data.
For more content on the connection between web3 and data sovereignty, check out our blog post on the topic, and keep an eye out for more content to come soon!
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Episode Time Stamps
02:45 - To start things off, tell me about Functionland, and how it got started.
05:15 - On your website, you mention how “we believe in a fairer future…where every participant is both user and co-owner” and where the future is accessible and affordable to all. Tell me more about this vision.
07:00 – What’s the new vision that web3 creates for user data?
09:50 – I understand that you recently ran a successful crowdfunding campaign, tell me more about this?
12:40 – What are the benefits to the average individual that come with data sovereignty?
15:15 - I understand that the Functionland Box enables users to earn crypto by providing backups to others on the network. Tell me more about this.
17:05 - Let’s talk social impact. How will data sovereignty improve the lives not only of those in wealthy, developed economies, but also those in emerging economies?
20:30 - What is the long-term vision for Functionland?
23:40 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Functionland?
24:20 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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