Web2 infrastructure risk refers to the vulnerabilities and potential points of failure inherent in traditional centralized internet services that can impact decentralized applications. This includes reliance on centralized cloud providers, domain name systems, or content delivery networks. A compromise or outage in these foundational Web2 components can disrupt access to or functionality of Web3 services. It represents a critical dependency for many ostensibly decentralized systems.
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Despite the decentralized nature of blockchain technology, many Web3 applications still rely on Web2 infrastructure for various components, such as hosting front-end interfaces or serving data. This reliance introduces a significant centralization risk, where a single point of failure in the Web2 layer can compromise the accessibility or security of a decentralized service. The ongoing discussion in the Web3 community focuses on minimizing these dependencies and building truly decentralized alternatives for all layers of the application stack. Reducing this risk is crucial for achieving full Web3 autonomy.
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