Pick me, Choose me - Web 5.0

Mercy OyeludeMercy Oyelude
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Arrival of "the Emir"

Doctors Teddy, Owen and Richard found themselves in a mystery tale. A special patient, the "Emir," arrived, surrounded by whispers and top government officials. Little did they know, this was a sneak peek into a whole new way the internet could work—thanks to Web 5. You may remember this scene from the popular American medical drama television series "Grey's Anatomy."

Secrets in Arabic

So, the Emir arrives, and it's a big deal. The doctors dig into his medical information, which is in a language they don't understand—Arabic! It's like reading a secret code. This feeling, kind of like the Grey's Anatomy drama, is what happens when we look at Web 5, where everything is not just in one place but spread out.

Ronald Dace's Big Talk: Thinking about Everyone

Ronald Dace from the State Department shows up and tells the doctors to keep everything super secret. Why? Because it's not just about the Emir; it's about everyone else. Now, imagine if everyone on the internet could keep their secrets safe with Web 5, just like the doctors keeping the Emir's story safe. Web 5 wants to give you control over your own data, like your name, transaction activities, and other important stuff, so big companies can't just take it.

Web 5: Your Own Internet Hero

How does Web 5 achieve this? Web 5 has these special things called "verifiable credentials" and "DIDs." A Decentralized Identifier (DID) is a user’s unique identifier - like an email address. These are like a superhero duo that helps you be the boss of your own internet life. Web 5 make sure you're in control of your online data.

The Big Question: Do We Share or Keep Secrets?

In the hospital, Richard and co face a tough choice—keep a secret or save a life. Web 5 is all about making the internet a good place for you. It's like having your own superhero team—Web 5 lets you keep your data safe while still doing cool stuff on the internet.

Web 5: A New Internet Adventure Begins

As the Grey's Anatomy episode plays out, it's a little peek into how Web 5 could change the internet game. You get to be the hero of your own story, just like the Emir.

So, whether it's saving lives in Grey Sloan Memorial or exploring the power of Web 5, the story is all about making things better, cooler, and giving you more control over your own digital world.

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Mercy Oyelude
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