Read Write Own
Building the Next Era of the Internet
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:1st Feb '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£12.99(9781804949245)
The book Read Write Own explores the transformative power of blockchain technology in reshaping the future of the internet, advocating for a decentralized and user-empowered digital landscape.
In Read Write Own, technology entrepreneur Chris Dixon presents a compelling vision for the future of the internet, emphasizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology. He argues that the current state of the internet, dominated by a few large corporations, has strayed from its original promise of decentralization and democratization. Dixon draws on his extensive experience in the software industry to outline how we can reclaim that vision by embracing blockchain networks, which he believes can foster innovation and empower users.
Dixon delineates the evolution of the internet into three distinct eras: the 'read' era, characterized by democratized access to information; the 'read-write' era, which enabled user-generated content; and the current 'read-write-own' era, also known as web3. This latest phase, according to Dixon, holds the key to redistributing power and economic benefits from corporations to communities of users. By distinguishing between the 'computer' and the 'casino', he highlights the importance of focusing on the foundational aspects of blockchain technology rather than speculative cryptocurrency trends.
Read Write Own serves as a guide for anyone interested in understanding the trajectory of the internet and the role of blockchain in shaping its future. It is particularly relevant for internet users, business leaders, and entrepreneurs who seek to navigate the complexities of this evolving landscape. Through a thoughtful exploration of these themes, Dixon offers insights into how we can collectively build a better, more equitable internet for all.
Read this book to understand a compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there * SAM ALTMAN, CEO, OpenAI *
A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3 to drive even greater innovation, inspire more imaginative thinking, and ultimately unlock new growth opportunities in the future * BOB IGER, CEO, Disney *
This is a pivotal moment for the internet. Chris Dixon’s fascinating book offers a refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever * MUSTAFA SULEYMAN, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection and author of The Coming Wave *
Whether you’re already interested in crypto or just curious about blockchains, web3, & the future of the internet, this is the definitive book about the industry * EMILIE CHOI, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coinbase *
This book changed my mind . . . The best positive case for crypto I’ve seen * KEVIN KELLY, founding editor Wired *
Chris Dixon has always been someone who sees the future with clarity and practicality. He does this once again in Read Write Own making the case for blockchain technology as the fundamental building block of the future and clearly laying out where the internet is going * JOHN DONAHOE, CEO, Nike *
Far from the casino culture built on crypto’s excesses, Dixon argues blockchains have the potential to create a new class of public goods, wider participation in the governance of global infrastructures, and a redistribution of power away from dominant firms * AZEEM AZHAR, creator of Exponential View *
Chris Dixon is a visionary, and the vision he sets forth this book is all about democratising the internet. It’s relevant to anyone, but is especially important for creators today. 100% recommend * ROB MCELHENNEY, actor *
Read this book to understand a compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there * SAM ALTMAN, CEO, OpenAI *
A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3 to drive even greater innovation, inspire more imaginative thinking, and ultimately unlock new growth opportunities in the future * BOB IGER, CEO, Disney *
This is a pivotal moment for the internet. Chris Dixon’s fascinating book offers a refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever * MUSTAFA SULEYMAN, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection and author of The Coming Wave *
Whether you’re already interested in crypto or just curious about blockchains, web3, & the future of the internet, this is the definitive book about the industry * EMILIE CHOI, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coinbase *
This book changed my mind . . . The best positive case for crypto I’ve seen * KEVIN KELLY, founding editor Wired *
Chris Dixon has always been someone who sees the future with clarity and practicality. He does this once again in Read Write Own making the case for blockchain technology as the fundamental building block of the future and clearly laying out where the internet is going * JOHN DONAHOE, CEO, Nike *
Far from the casino culture built on crypto’s excesses, Dixon argues blockchains have the potential to create a new class of public goods, wider participation in the governance of global infrastructures, and a redistribution of power away from dominant firms * AZEEM AZHAR, creator of Exponential View *
Chris Dixon is a visionary, and the vision he sets forth this book is all about democratising the internet. It’s relevant to anyone, but is especially important for creators today. 100% recommend * ROB MCELHENNEY, actor *
ISBN: 9781529925623
Dimensions: 240mm x 162mm x 31mm
Weight: 536g
320 pages