Progressive Centralization: The Right Way(TM) to do Web3

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Argues a concrete development pattern: ship a minimal, blockchain-backed base that stores Merkle roots not blobs, host static UI on IPFS for offline availability, then add optional indexer, CDN and custodial wallet layers (Privy IO style) to improve UX while keeping fallbacks. Gives examples: npm/package hijacks and account lockouts motivate it, GitHub removals and an anonymous mixer smart contract remain usable because the on-chain core persists. The approach works in practice.

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1. 0:00Introduction and motivation
2. 8:55Problems with intermediaries
3. 13:51Web3 as anti-authoritarian stack
4. 19:31Progressive centralization concept
5. 28:28Building unstoppable applications
6. 30:13Q&A and resources

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