33 - Decentralized Internet Browsers with Cuautemoc Weber from Opera
04/28/21 • 45 min
The Opera browser serves around 380 million users worldwide and has been running for more than 25 years. Recently, they made it possible for users to access decentralized websites directly from the browser on desktop, Android, or iOS.
We talk to Temoc about why Opera decided to start focusing on crypto, and how the browser now makes it easier to do things like buying CryptoKitties. We go over some of the features being integrated into the browser like chat and music, and how these work.
Temoc explains who is using Opera today and whether he thinks that will change in the future. We also cover the topic of privacy, how Opera ensures safety for its users, and how that will continue as the browser embraces decentralization.
We discuss Opera’s plans for marketing the platform to crypto natives, and how other browsers are likely to change to adapt to decentralized technology in the near future. We finish with Temoc's personal experiences with blockchain and his opinions on the space as a whole.
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The Opera browser serves around 380 million users worldwide and has been running for more than 25 years. Recently, they made it possible for users to access decentralized websites directly from the browser on desktop, Android, or iOS.
We talk to Temoc about why Opera decided to start focusing on crypto, and how the browser now makes it easier to do things like buying CryptoKitties. We go over some of the features being integrated into the browser like chat and music, and how these work.
Temoc explains who is using Opera today and whether he thinks that will change in the future. We also cover the topic of privacy, how Opera ensures safety for its users, and how that will continue as the browser embraces decentralization.
We discuss Opera’s plans for marketing the platform to crypto natives, and how other browsers are likely to change to adapt to decentralized technology in the near future. We finish with Temoc's personal experiences with blockchain and his opinions on the space as a whole.
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You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.
You can follow our guest, Temoc Weber, on LinkedIn, and check out Opera browser here.
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David talks about his experience with CryptoKitties and how this sparked his passion for crypto by bringing an artistic element to the space. He also shares how he would explain crypto to his Grandma.
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We begin by talking about how he got started in the world of blockchain and what resources he would recommend for newcomers to the field. Tim talks about DAOs, where they came from, and where they are now. We also discuss the opportunities for non-technical people to get involved in blockchain.
We cover proof of work and proof of stake — what are the differences between these two concepts, and what advantages and disadvantages does each approach have? Tim also explains what the Ethereum Foundation is, and what core devs it’s responsible for, along with what the future holds for Ethereum.
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