At a time when companies are building social media platforms and artificial intelligence tools, it is not uncommon to hear about others who are working to advance the digital frontier. This type of infrastructure, often unseen and practically “invisible” to most, is what the Data Guardians Network (D-GN) is building. Data Guardians Network Data Guardians Network However, the people at D-GN wanted to do something that others were not. They aimed to build something that did not challenge major monopolies directly but would alter their trajectories without ever confronting them head-on. The Use of Infrastructure, Not Interfaces Many websites rely upon hundreds of thousands, or even millions of users, to win the consumer attention race. With massive social media entities already present and giant corporations having planted their roots in the economy and its businesses, some might think that D-GN would need this. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. D-GN is bypassing the race entirely. By relying on developers and platforms that trust its consent standards, D-GN helps businesses reshape their trajectories. The Middle Layer Power Grab Most of today’s data control is in the “middleware’ that no one sees. These include SDKs, third-party APIs, and data brokers. With D-GN’s platform, a person can bypass this zone by utilizing their decentralized opt-in alternative, which may better serve them in the long run. A Slow-Burn Threat to Surveillance Capitalism A Slow-Burn Threat to Surveillance Capitalism The real bet behind D-GN’s software lies in the danger of centralized data extraction. With so many risks involved–including litigation or even costs to sustain their services–D-GN is a low-friction fallback that works within a sustainable ecosystem. This allows businesses to create applications and websites that users can not just identify with but can rely upon to protect their safety. The Architects Behind D-GN D-GN is not just a team of idealists. Instead, they are infrastructural thinkers who have built systems in veins and may find similar. With their vast experience in tech and artificial intelligence, the team at D-GN is now applying their knowledge to reshape the way people think of consent and ownership of content from the ground up. Enterprise-Ready, Activist-Built D-GN walks the line between a world of radical decentralization and institutional usability. By offering something enterprises can adopt without sacrificing their values, D-GN creates platforms that users can feel comfortable adopting into their businesses and practices, all while utilizing advanced technologies to fuel their endeavors and push themselves forward. The Long Game in Tech The Long Game in Tech The technology landscape continuously evolves. Amid the daily emergence of novel systems and the rise of new platforms from the remnants of older ones, D-GN aims to contribute to the ongoing evolution of technology history. Its strategy involves introducing disruption to the industry through innovation rather than confrontation with existing players. Lasting transformations in technology frequently occur at the foundational protocol level. These currently imperceptible shifts will fundamentally alter the future utilization of technology, influencing not only its visible aspects but also its underlying, less obvious layers. You can find more information about the Data Network Guardians on Twitter, Instagram, and their Telegram. Twitter Twitter Instagram Instagram Telegram Telegram

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