2026-01-11 12:24:45

Vitalik's vision of the sovereign web raises a critical question: have nations already ceded digital control to big tech corporations? The reality suggests many have. True sovereignty restoration demands that states architect and operate their own technology infrastructure—not outsource it.

Countries that build independent tech stacks won't just participate in Web3; they'll lead it. Those who move first establish competitive advantages in the decentralized economy. This isn't theory—it's infrastructure strategy that separates technological leaders from followers.

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· 21h ago

It's really ironic when you think about it... Major countries are striving for independent tech stacks, but in the end, they still have to rely on the open-source community.

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· 21h ago

This logic sounds good, but the problem is... how many countries actually have the capability to build this infrastructure themselves? I have a good sense of the cost curve for the tech stack; just the operational costs alone can discourage 99% of small countries. That said, the first-mover advantage also depends on whether the liquidation threshold can hold up. Technical leadership does not equal economic leadership. With the industry fluctuating so much over the past two years, who dares to guarantee that the infrastructure investments made now won't become scrap metal in three years?

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