2026-01-07 17:28:13

Have you ever thought about this: current AI models learn everything from us, yet they don't remember who we are at all. Your health records, daily habits, emotional fluctuations—everything is recorded, mined, and used to train those models. Data is drained away like this, but what about control? It’s completely not in our hands.

That’s the problem. It’s also the direction some Web3 projects are thinking about—how to truly give users ownership of their data and control over the flow of information. Instead of passively contributing data, why not have mechanisms that allow us to participate, earn rewards, and have control? Can decentralized data governance models become the next breakthrough? This is worth paying attention to.

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ForumLurker

· 01-09 16:39

Exactly right, it's really outrageous that data is being free-rided on. Why should they use my information to make money and I get nothing? I support the Web3 logic, but can these projects really solve problems now, or are they just another hype? Someone should have clarified data ownership long ago. If this continues, we'll really become miners. But on the other hand, big companies will never let go, and there will definitely be all kinds of restrictions and clauses.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-08 05:59

Listening to it, it feels heartbreaking. Data is being drained without any benefits, this deal is too亏了 --- Regarding Web3 data ownership, we've been talking about it for so long but still haven't seen a truly usable project, just concepts --- If I could choose, I definitely wouldn't want to be data scraped. But is there really a way to prevent it? --- Honestly, it's just that monopolistic companies don't want to relinquish control. Web3 wants to revolutionize but doesn't have the capability yet --- I just want to know who has actually gained ownership of data and received payment, don't just talk without action --- That's true, but in reality, we're still obediently giving away data on various apps. Isn't that contradictory? --- It feels like another narrative of cutting leeks again, just dressed up in Web3's clothes --- It's reasonable, but the key question is whether users will actually use those complex decentralized systems. Poor experience is just a decoration --- Data sovereignty indeed needs to be taken seriously, but we still need killer apps to make it happen

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SatsStacking

· 01-07 17:58

To be honest, my data has not been mine for a long time, and I realized it a bit late. Selling data for so many years, why can't we take the lead? Web3 must do this. It's the Web3 salvation theory again, how can I believe it? What I care about is whether I can make money, so say less empty talk. Haha, finally someone hit the nail on the head, indeed it's time to reflect. After talking for so long, I haven't seen any practically implemented projects, are they all PPTs? It's been a few years since we talked about users owning their data, and we're still just drawing pie charts.

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WenAirdrop

· 01-07 17:57

It sounds ideal, but can it really be achieved? Once data is on the blockchain, it’s permanent. I'm tired of hearing about Web3; the key question is whether there are any projects that can actually help us make money. It's not that we don't know our data is being used, but there's nothing we can do about it. So ultimately, it's still a monopoly problem among big corporations; Web3 can't fundamentally improve this. Do you think decentralized data governance is reliable? I'm a bit skeptical.

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GhostWalletSleuth

· 01-07 17:55

That's right, if the data is drained, we still won't get a penny. Web3 is indeed trying to turn things around, but the real question is, will anyone actually use those products? It's ridiculous to think about exchanging your privacy for some tokens; whether it's worth it depends on whether the project is trustworthy. But to be honest, the current internet has long been a one-way plunder; it still requires someone to do some damage. When will the real control finally be in our hands? That's the core issue.

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TokenToaster

· 01-07 17:44

Honestly, after being exploited for so many years, it's about time to reflect. Why should these big companies get free data? Web3 definitely has imagination, but has it been implemented? We've been talking about decentralized data for so long, but it's still the same old story. It's not just about sounding good; only those who can actually earn benefits matter.

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