MeWe CEO Jeffrey Edell suggests that the controversy surrounding TikTok's data privacy could be avoided by using blockchain technology. Amid concerns that TikTok's owner, ByteDance, has shared sensitive user data with the Chinese government, Edell argues that decentralization could protect user privacy. He believes that companies should set strict guidelines for handling personal data and digital identity. MeWe transitioned to the Frequency blockchain network in April 2023, demonstrating that it's possible for social media platforms to give users control over their data without compromising functionality.