For the longest time, people have been fighting tooth and nail to make sure their voice is heard. It has taken society a long while to ensure people can vote freely and express their preferences.
Achieving democracy is still not entirely possible in certain regions, highlighting the need for decentralized solutions capable of empowering the individuals.
The Fight For Democracy Rages On
For a society that focuses on social behavior, it has taken a very long time to ensure people could socialize regarding topics that matter to them. Freedom of expression, democracy, and voting rights are all commonplace in most countries today.
That situation was very different just a few hundred years ago when neither of these things could be achieved. A lot has changed for the better, but there is always room to do better and try new things.
Regarding voting, the battle has been extended, complex, and is still not entirely over. For women, the option to vote has been a significant milestone in the Western world. However, things are still very different in other parts of the world. For example, it took Saudi Arabia until 2015 to let women vote.
In Brunei and Eritrea, no one gets to vote, creating a very problematic situation for everyone. Not every country pursues democracy, and it will take a significant effort to change that narrative for the better.
Thankfully, there are some solutions in the works, although progress is slow-going. To change the system, the right people need to acquire the correct positions to enforce change.
Getting everyone to vote on valuable changes remains a utopian dream for now, but that situation may change shortly. Rather than building systems relying on human participants who need to be elected, a decentralized approach where everyone is equal may prove beneficial.
Why Decentralization Matters
Creating a level playing field and fair landscape is nigh impossible when using the current infrastructure. Whether it is for voting or to make one’s voice heard, there is always someone “in control” over the services we use and how we can use them.
To many, that is a necessary evil, even though the solution is within reach. Rather than relying on central figureheads to Elle everyone what they can and can’t do, removing all intermediaries from the equation is best.
It is essential to have the necessary infrastructure in place. Removing the figureheads will require technology that is not only accessible but also “smart” enough to let the community decide on where to head next, create proposals for improvements, and let the users vote on said proposals.
A blockchain with smart contract capabilities is a good fit for these purposes, allowing for more control and transparency. Of the many ecosystems that can prove viable for this purpose, Edgeware seems to be ahead of its competitors.
As part of the ecosystem, all users can become part of a community capable of wielding political power within the network. Finding common ground with people who share the same interests paves the way for new Working Groups capable of tackling different problems.
All of this is possible while every user owns their identity and controls their data without sharing sensitive information.
Moreover, the ecosystem has a built-in reputation system, letting users track achievements and signal value to the community. Edgeware’s community treasury can issue funds to Working Groups to have the necessary financial resources to work with.
Additionally, the ecosystem is home to a network of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations – or DAOs – which are smart contract-based entities where the users control every aspect, including voting, future development, funding, and so forth.
The people design the entire Edgeware ecosystem for the people to empower the global population one step at a time.
Closing Thoughts
With the use of innovative technologies come new opportunities and responsibilities. Our society has shown a growing need for fair and transparent solutions regarding voting, self-expression, and so forth.
Several blockchain-based initiatives aim to enhance society’s capabilities and rights by giving them the necessary tools to make informative decisions and exert their power.
Decentralizing these concepts goes much further than voting or self-expression, however. With a decentralized treasury capable of funding teams who want to build new protocols, services, and products to empower users globally, one can achieve many goals.
Now is the time to explore all of the possibilities that lie ahead, as many aspects of societal life need to be transformed, and power needs to be restored to users as quickly as possible.