Reflecting on the journey we've been on at ThreeFold, I remember a time when the idea of Ethereum as a game engine for regenerative games first occurred to me. However, the impracticalities soon became evident – Ethereum, despite its potential, isn’t the right infrastructure for such a project due to its inefficiency and high costs.
That's when I realized that ThreeFold could be the minimum viable game engine we needed for truly regenerative social and economic games. These aren't merely games – they are mechanisms designed to facilitate coordination, fostering a circular economy, empowering regenerative practices and driving both human and ecological flourishing.
A significant reason why ThreeFold can live up to its potential is its efficiency. In comparison to Ethereum and the current Internet, ThreeFold stands out due to its ability to be less expensive and more environment-friendly. The Internet, as efficient as it's become, still has its shortcomings, especially from an environmental and cost perspective. The future of the Internet needs to align with our values, and ThreeFold is shaping that future.
ThreeFold’s approach is about simplicity and efficiency – a return to the art of creating efficient software, a skill that seems to have been lost amidst the increasing complexity of modern software engineering. We're focusing on removing unnecessary layers of complexity and bloated code. This is fundamental to ThreeFold’s mission because a leaner, more efficient software allows for a wider, more inclusive reach.
Think about it: the current paradigm of tech and internet infrastructure is prohibitive, and this is where ThreeFold comes in. We aim to create an internet that can run even on rudimentary infrastructure, bringing accessibility to those who lack tech luxuries. The goal isn't to give everyone an iPhone or a high-end device; it's about creating an environment where people can have access to the Internet on simple, cost-effective devices like a Raspberry Pi.
This is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide. About 3.5 billion people still don't have access to the Internet. Imagine if we could provide them with this accessibility using efficient software that can run on simple hardware. That's the potential I see with ThreeFold.
On the financial side, ThreeFold’s platform also offers considerable cost efficiency and scalability benefits. Hosting fees are significantly reduced as we bring compute, storage, and network resources closer to the user. Additionally, with ThreeFold’s peer-to-peer protocol, transaction fees (or 'gas fees') are nearly completely eliminated.
ThreeFold’s vision extends beyond a single blockchain; they see a future of interconnected local blockchains – a 'blockchain of blockchains' that serves local communities while interacting with a global ThreeFold chain. Security and privacy concerns are addressed through built-in features like hashing fingerprints and zero-knowledge proofs.
In summary, what ThreeFold is striving to build is a more inclusive and accessible digital economy, one where we don't force Western tech norms onto other societies. Instead, we meet people where they are, making the Internet accessible without forcing a lifestyle change.
This journey is just the beginning, and there is still a lot to figure out. But with every step we take, it becomes more apparent that ThreeFold's potential is enormous.
ThreeFold not just a game changer for the tech-savvy or the affluent – it's a platform that can truly empower everyone, regardless of their financial or infrastructural situation.
