Edward Snowden spoke at the Near Redacted conference in Bangkok, highlighting the importance of decentralization. He believes decentralization can protect against AI-driven surveillance and overbearing venture capital influence. He specifically mentioned Solana, a blockchain project, as an example of a project that is too dependent on individual investors.
Snowden also emphasized the power of open-source tools, stating that they allow users to understand and use technologies freely, promoting individual autonomy in a centralized world.
