Dominic Perini article about his view on digital asset ownership, provenance and handling. In order to understand how the notion of ownership is currently perceived in society, author proposes to briefly analyse the journey that has brought us to the present stage and the factors which have contributed to the evolution of our perceptions.
Historically people have been predominantly inclined to own and trade physical objects. This is probably best explained by the fact that physical objects stimulate our senses and don’t require the capacity to abstract, as opposed to services for instance. Ownership was usually synonymous with possession.
The article covers:
- How we value digital vs. physical assets
- The evolution of services and their automation
- Sustainability and access to resources
- The generative approach
- What prevents mass adoption of digital goods
Good post on major emerging innovation that blockchain technology has influenced dramatically over the last two years – the ownership of digital assets.
Privacy and sharing are also areas heavily debated. Owners of digital assets often prefer their identity to remain anonymous, while the benefit of socially shared information is widely recognised. Well done!
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