Forbes Honors DeCC As Long-Lost Crown Jewel of Web3
In any real revolution, there are moments where you question if the battle is lost. Moments where the upstart cause feels so dismissed by the status quo that things look a little… “ngmi”-ish (not going to make it) — cue nervous sweat.
Yes, the DeCC narrative had some of these moments. But, they are quickly fading in the rearview mirror. This Forbes article’s rich praise for Secret signals a shift in the winds.
That’s right, today is the day where Forbes poured some serious fuel into the hype train.
So how did they pick up this story and spotlight Secret Network?
Sandy Carter’s resume includes past roles at AWS and IBM and a wealth of experience in AI, blockchain, and cloud technologies. As the COO of Unstoppable Domains she’s become well-connected in Web3 and serves on various boards of directors. She is, unmistakably, a leading voice in the industry.
When Carter connected with Secret Network Foundation’s Executive Director, Lisa Loud — there was immediate resonance on these major issues. Now her piece in Forbes is making waves. Why?
Carter suggests we’ve hit a new milestone in Web3’s maturity:
When does a revolution become unstoppable? In my view, it’s when a movement forges relationships outside its small, initial cadre of visionaries and early adopters. Think of it like a new nation that’s just won freedom from a colonial power; what really puts it on the map isn’t its declaration of independence, but when it wins diplomatic recognition from the international community.
If Bitcoin and Ethereum were a declaration of independence, Carter argues that infrastructure like DeCC finally opens up channels for “diplomatic acceptance”.
In other words… Now mainstream adoption can finally come.
Apart from DeCC, enthusiastic cries for adoption were — at best — a delusional interpretation of Web3’s maturity level. Reason being? Carter nails the punchline here:
Traditional blockchains, while revolutionary in their transparency and decentralization, fall short in protecting sensitive data, which is a major roadblock for institutional adoption and complex applications.
DeCC is getting traction due to its coherence with the modular narrative.
Modular changes the rules of the game from “build the best chain” to “build the chain with the best layers” and/or “build the infra”. On these terms, blockchains now have a buffet of world-class infrastructure at their fingertips to build with. DeCC is the layer everyone needs.
As Lisa Loud, Executive Director of Secret Network Foundation points out in the piece,
“When individuals and enterprises feel confident that their transactions and information are protected from unauthorized access, they are more likely to embrace and integrate blockchain technologies into their everyday activities.”
Without DeCC, that confidence just isn’t there. And if it is?… Well, let’s just say it’s misguided.
Carter’s Thesis: Unstoppable Alliances Will Win
Perhaps what is most inspiring from Carter’s article is her time-tested, experience-proved thesis: collaboration wins the day. The projects who buddy-up with celebrities, integrate with tech firms, and partner with Web3 businesses… These projects will stand at the top of the mountain because of that “togetherness” ethos.
It’s why Secret Network has meaningful integrations announced almost every time you blink your eyes. Builders see the need for DeCC and it’s preposterously easy to plug in to these benefits. This is the layer you can’t live without, and it couldn’t be more simple to use.
So, is this the moment where diplomatic acceptance comes to blockchain due to the rise of DeCC? That’s the dawn Carter suggests is here, and it’s one we’re all looking forward to. So grab your coffee, a pair of shades, and get ready to watch a new dawn emerge.
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