To question or doubt that in politics any resource is used to favor some and discredit others would be an act of innocence, to say the least. Political actors hold power, and although we would like to believe and think in electoral strategies based on a fair democratic game, the reality is that many times they seek to eliminate the opponent by muddying his administration, sabotaging the campaign, censoring and restricting freedoms, especially freedom of expression.
Unfortunately, this power game involves social networks and the media that seek to ensure their permanence and achieve economic agreements with the government in power. Web2, as we know it so far, is subservient to political actors according to their interests.
Last week we said it: this is an election year. There are fears about the inherent role of AI in the generation of false content, but in reality, the threat to freedoms is more associated with censorship. In this sense, Web3 emerges as the catalyst for a profound change in electoral dynamics thanks to its fundamental principles of decentralization, resistance to censorship, and digital ownership. Without an enthusiast's romanticism, Web3 is the light at the end of the tunnel, the beacon of hope in the struggle to preserve democracy and citizen participation.
Unlike Web2, where centralized platforms can be manipulated to favor one side or the other in "political warfare," the inherent decentralization of Web3 offers a more equitable terrain that points to resistance to censorship. Decentralized social networks allow dissenting voices to find space without fear of reprisal, which undoubtedly favors freedom of thought and opinion.
Digital property is a transformative and revolutionary tool in the "political war". No entity, using political and economic power, has the power to censor content that is uncomfortable for some of the parties. No one could undermine the foundations of democracy if dissenting voices are not silenced.
However, the road to widespread adoption of Web3 is not without its challenges. Resistance to decentralization from established power structures and the need to bring new technologies closer to ordinary citizens are obstacles to overcome. However, as the election year progresses, Web3 projects such as InLeo continue to work hard to make these technologies more accessible to all strata to promote freedom in its broadest context.
