YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — As the Web3 era progresses, the role of decentralized search engines becomes necessary in addressing the limitations associated with traditional, centralized search engines. This is particularly the case with issues related to privacy, censorship, and control.
Web3 Compass: Decentralized Search for Privacy and Information Freedom
Traditional search engines often collect large amounts of user data to support their advertising models, usually without clear user consent. Web3 Compass addresses this issue by decentralizing the search process, which stops any single entity from gathering user data. This approach protects user privacy during internet browsing.
In contrast to traditional search engines, which may restrict or filter content due to regulations or corporate interests, Web3 Compass operates on a decentralized network. This structure limits the control of any one entity, providing access to a wider range of content.
Artyom Harutyunyan, co-founder of Blockstars and Web3 Compass , emphasizes this, stating,
“Web3 Compass enables access to unfiltered information, supporting the unrestricted flow of data which is vital for true information freedom.”
Web3 Compass Search Engine Interface. Source: Web3Compass Commitment to Transparent Operations
Web3 Compass uses open-source protocols, in contrast to the less transparent algorithms of traditional search engines. This transparency allows users to see and understand how their search results are generated. Blockchain technology also introduces transparency and accountability by creating a permanent, unchangeable record of all search activities. This helps maintain the accuracy and security of the data.
Additionally, traditional search engines often struggle to index decentralized content from blockchain domains and IPFS. Web3 Compass addresses this issue by making such content searchable, providing easier access to decentralized web services and information.
The decentralized design of Web3 Compass improves security by distributing data across multiple nodes. This reduces the risk of data breaches that are more common in centralized systems. The distributed nature of the system also increases its reliability, allowing it to continue functioning even if some parts of the network are affected.
Tomi and Web3 Compass Partner to Enhance Decentralized Browsing
Tomi and Web3 Compass have partnered to integrate Web3 Compass, a Web3-specific search engine, into the Tomi browser. This marks the first time a Web3 search engine has been built into a browser focused on decentralized content. Above all, the collaboration enables users to navigate decentralized web resources like IPFS websites while maintaining privacy and security.
Web3 Compass and Tomi Partnership Announcement. Source: @tomipioneers
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