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Moody's Talks - Focus on Finance

The Forces Driving Web3 Adoption

Feb 19, 2025
Evan Auyang, Group President at Animoca Brands, dives into the transformative world of Web3 and its implications for the digital landscape. He discusses how collaborations among institutions and regulators are essential for mainstream adoption. The conversation highlights Hong Kong's leadership in Web3 innovation, the significant role of stablecoins in modern finance, and the importance of regulatory harmony in ensuring secure digital transactions. Auyang effectively illustrates the push towards user empowerment through decentralized technologies.
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  • Web3 aims to empower users with greater control over their data through decentralization, addressing privacy concerns of previous internet phases.
  • Hong Kong is becoming a crucial hub for digital finance innovation, supported by a regulatory environment that fosters the development of Web3 technologies.

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The Evolution of the Internet and Web3

The internet has undergone significant changes from its early days to the current phase, identified as Web3. In its initial state, often termed Web1, the internet provided static pages with limited interaction, transitioning to Web2, which introduced social media and significant user engagement. However, Web2 also gave rise to privacy concerns as dominant tech companies began to control user data and interactions. Web3 aims to address these issues through decentralization facilitated by blockchain technology, empowering users with greater control over their data and enabling value exchanges without centralized intermediaries.

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