Tomasz Tunguz Blog · 2024-02-19 · 836d

Blockchain as Infrastructure: Why Nobody Will Know Web3 Powers Tomorrow's Apps

Tomasz Tunguz argues that blockchains are construction materials for the internet, analogous to how steel replaced wood in building construction. While web3 components already power stablecoins, gaming marketplaces, and social platforms, the technology remains 1000x more expensive and slower than web2 alternatives, requiring further refinement before widespread adoption.

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