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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Decentralization allows for a more efficient market by enabling individuals to leverage local optimizations for cheaper storage and distribution of content.

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IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell

@ Y Combinator

IPFS, CoinList, and the Filecoin ICO with Juan Benet and Dalton Caldwell

07/01/17

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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

The challenge is to create a market that allows any provider to sell their storage, which could lead to better unit economics than centralized providers.

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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

The demand for decentralized solutions is driven not just by consumer needs but also by businesses seeking to distribute data across multiple providers for better security and reliability.

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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/12/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Decentralization in AI could create a financial ecosystem that supports new players and enhances service delivery, potentially leading to a more competitive landscape.

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Juan Benet

07/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Projects like Ethereum and Bitcoin are examples of decentralized systems that can provide better unit economics compared to centralized planning.

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a16z Cast

02/07/25

@ a16z

The shift from scaling up to scaling out in technology means moving towards more distributed computing, which allows for greater accessibility and lower costs.

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Marc Andreessen

04/29/25

@ a16z

The historical norm of decentralized media is returning, as seen in the rise of social media, which allows for more diverse and direct communication.

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a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

The rise of decentralized media allows for more authentic communication, where individuals can connect with audiences based on personality rather than corporate branding.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The democratization of media means that traditional media will struggle to remain relevant, as decentralized platforms become the norm for entertainment, sports, and news.

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Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

You can treat product and content in the same way, but centralization can push creators off platforms that don't align with them.