Refactoring the Web

Explore the concept of Web5, a decentralized web platform, in this 38-minute conference talk by Angie Jones at WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2023. Discover how Web5 aims to revolutionize the internet by returning ownership and control of personal data to individuals. Learn about the challenges of the current web architecture, including the lack of an identity layer and the reliance on third-party data custodians. Understand how Web5 provides a new layer for developers to build decentralized apps and protocols while abstracting away the complexities of decentralization. Gain insights into the potential future of the web where users can own and control access to their identity, content, and preferences within personal data stores.