Author: cherryblue & lory

In the construction of the digital worlds, our attention often gravitates toward discussions concerning the essence of the worlds, while the consideration of humanity tends to be overlooked. A world that captures people’s care is not a solitary one; this compels us to deeply reflect on the relationships among individuals, as well as the connections between individuals and the broader world, particularly regarding the question of identity for the inhabitants of the onchain worlds.

After the gentle waves of the internet have quietly surged into our lives, the fading of the nearby spaces has settled into a new norm. On subways or around dinner tables, people instinctively grasp their phones to forge connections with cyberspace. The physical spaces we inhabit seem to fade away, supplanted by the flickering notifications of social apps, the relentless streams of information flowing from short video platforms, and the vibrant NPCs and quest rewards found in games. The nearby has become monotonous, while the internet remains ever warm, continually offering an endless array of content for people to enjoy.

Nevertheless, we have never truly identified with our identities in the Web2 space; in fact, the Web2 space has become a reflection of the real world. Our social media accounts in Web2 are closely tied to our identities in the real world, and the content we share is largely based on the value assessment systems of that reality. This situation is partly due to the decline of the Web2 internet, where the noble ideals once upheld by early internet enthusiasts have not materialized. Instead, the internet has come under the control of centralized interest groups, which have established a self-serving set of value standards that govern people’s behavior. On the other hand, the weight of the real world is substantial; individuals’ sense of identity is largely derived from their social relationships and economic standing. While the nearby has vanished, we find ourselves surrounded by its reflection.

The emergence of blockchain presents a possibility to change all of this. Our motivation for constructing onchain worlds is rooted in our pursuit of privacy, freedom, and decentralization. However, as we embark on the journey to create onchain worlds, we face the significant challenge that individuals have yet to cultivate a genuine sense of identity within these onchain worlds. People often simplistically perceive the Web3 as merely an accelerated version of the real world, establishing a super free market on permissionless trust platforms. They take risks within this super free market, with the endpoint of this adventure being to leave that space, return to the real world, and convert their gains into fiat currency to buy houses and cars or deposit them in banks. But do you remember? “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.”

I believe the most crucial question we should contemplate in the construction of the onchain worlds is how to foster a genuine sense of identity for individuals. In truth, blockchain inherently possesses qualities that can facilitate this endeavor. With its boundless potential for the future, blockchain stands in contrast to the finite nature of human life. It is entirely possible that life itself may lack inherent meaning, reducing humanity to mere creatures that seek to invest in symbols. If this is the case, I believe we can place our symbols on the blockchain and respond to people’s infinite expectations by constructing larger-scale decentralized applications, which would offer us peace and comfort.

Author: cherryblue & lory

In the construction of the digital worlds, our attention often gravitates toward discussions concerning the essence of the worlds, while the consideration of humanity tends to be overlooked. A world that captures people’s care is not a solitary one; this compels us to deeply reflect on the relationships among individuals, as well as the connections between individuals and the broader world, particularly regarding the question of identity for the inhabitants of the onchain worlds.

After the gentle waves of the internet have quietly surged into our lives, the fading of the nearby spaces has settled into a new norm. On subways or around dinner tables, people instinctively grasp their phones to forge connections with cyberspace. The physical spaces we inhabit seem to fade away, supplanted by the flickering notifications of social apps, the relentless streams of information flowing from short video platforms, and the vibrant NPCs and quest rewards found in games. The nearby has become monotonous, while the internet remains ever warm, continually offering an endless array of content for people to enjoy.

Nevertheless, we have never truly identified with our identities in the Web2 space; in fact, the Web2 space has become a reflection of the real world. Our social media accounts in Web2 are closely tied to our identities in the real world, and the content we share is largely based on the value assessment systems of that reality. This situation is partly due to the decline of the Web2 internet, where the noble ideals once upheld by early internet enthusiasts have not materialized. Instead, the internet has come under the control of centralized interest groups, which have established a self-serving set of value standards that govern people’s behavior. On the other hand, the weight of the real world is substantial; individuals’ sense of identity is largely derived from their social relationships and economic standing. While the nearby has vanished, we find ourselves surrounded by its reflection.

The emergence of blockchain presents a possibility to change all of this. Our motivation for constructing onchain worlds is rooted in our pursuit of privacy, freedom, and decentralization. However, as we embark on the journey to create onchain worlds, we face the significant challenge that individuals have yet to cultivate a genuine sense of identity within these onchain worlds. People often simplistically perceive the Web3 as merely an accelerated version of the real world, establishing a super free market on permissionless trust platforms. They take risks within this super free market, with the endpoint of this adventure being to leave that space, return to the real world, and convert their gains into fiat currency to buy houses and cars or deposit them in banks. But do you remember? “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.”

I believe the most crucial question we should contemplate in the construction of the onchain worlds is how to foster a genuine sense of identity for individuals. In truth, blockchain inherently possesses qualities that can facilitate this endeavor. With its boundless potential for the future, blockchain stands in contrast to the finite nature of human life. It is entirely possible that life itself may lack inherent meaning, reducing humanity to mere creatures that seek to invest in symbols. If this is the case, I believe we can place our symbols on the blockchain and respond to people’s infinite expectations by constructing larger-scale decentralized applications, which would offer us peace and comfort.