Unhosted is a cloud service that lets users store data on its browser rather than on a company server. The creator of Unhosted states that within the endless pages of contracts that most Internet users merely agree to without reading, there are some very unethical points that go unnoticed. One of these points includes the company’s right to own and sell the data that is stored on their servers and to keep all of the profit for themselves.
In order to prevent this scenerio from happening, Michiel de Jong created Unhosted that retains the file owner’s ownership. Creater of this project views his work as the “freedom from web 2.0′s monopoly platforms,” and wants all tech entrepreneurs to get involved.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ownership-retaining Data Storage
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop decentralized data storage platforms that give users full ownership and control of their data.
- Ethereum Smart Contracts
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop blockchain-based smart contracts to ensure data ownership and privacy for users.
- Decentralized Cloud Computing
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create decentralized cloud computing platforms that allow users to store and access data without relying on centralized servers.
Who This Affects Most
- Cloud Storage
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Provide privacy-focused cloud storage solutions that empower users to retain ownership and control of their data.
- Blockchain Technology
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage blockchain technology to revolutionize data ownership and security in various industries.
- Data Security
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative encryption and security solutions to safeguard user data and ensure ownership rights are respected.
