Week 3 – Decentralization

Blockchain is one of a series of new technologies that all leverage a decentralized design. This week, we'll talk about decentralization, how it differs from traditional services and systems, and examine where libraries can benefit from them. 

 

Lecture

Readings & Other Content

Decentralized Applications – dApps Links to an external site.

What is Decentralized Storage? (IPFS, FileCoin, Sia, Storj & Swarm) Links to an external site.

A Comparison Between 5 Major Blockchain Protocols Links to an external site.

Decentralization

Future Thinkers Podcast - Decentralize All the Things! Links to an external site.

TagTeam

Additional Week 3 Resources Links to an external site.
Decentralized Services Links to an external site.
InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) Links to an external site.
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Links to an external site.