Odaily Planet Daily News "Prism Gate" whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke about decentralization issues at the Near Redacted conference held in Bangkok, Thailand. When discussing topics such as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, Snowden used Solana as an example to talk about the impact of VC on blockchain projects. He described Solana as "born in prison," as it received a substantial amount of VC funding, indicating that financial support might hinder its ability to operate independently as a blockchain network. While he acknowledged Solana's rapid growth, he also expressed concern about too much ownership being transferred to investors. However, he pointed out that Solana might "achieve something" in the future. Furthermore, throughout his speech, Snowden emphasized the importance of decentralization in combating the extensive surveillance capabilities brought by artificial intelligence. He warned that AI-driven surveillance allows governments and corporations to process vast amounts of personal data in real-time, which could pave the way for large-scale real-time data analysis. (Cointelegraph)