Internet bandwidth in Iran has collapsed to just 1% of normal capacity. It's a stark reminder of how centralized systems can be shut down in an instant. But there's a workaround—decentralized networks and blockchain technology are proving resilient alternatives. When traditional connectivity disappears, peer-to-peer protocols and cryptocurrency ecosystems continue functioning. This isn't theory anymore; it's happening in real time. Web3 infrastructure bypasses conventional internet controls, letting users communicate and transact even when governments flip the switch. It's one of the most practical demonstrations of why decentralization matters.
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just_another_fish
· 5h ago
Is this thing in Iran real? It feels too exaggerated, 1% is a bit far-fetched.
But on the other hand, centralized systems are indeed fragile; once the government shuts the door, everything is gone.
Is Web3 really reliable, or is it just another hype?
Decentralization is a good idea, but can users actually use it?
Blockchain does have some use in extreme situations, gotta admit.
That's why we must pursue distributed systems; centralization is a ticking time bomb.
Wait, if Iran's internet is collapsing like this, can ordinary people still access Web3?
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OvertimeSquid
· 5h ago
The Iran network crash is really something else; this round of Web3 has truly proven its worth in real-world practice.
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BearMarketMonk
· 5h ago
Iran's internet collapse really hit the point... centralized systems are so fragile.
That said, Web3 has finally found its use case this time, no longer just theoretical.
When the government cuts off the internet, P2P and on-chain can still operate, this is true resistance to censorship.
I just want to know how many Iranians are currently using decentralized networks...
Centralized infrastructure is like a paper tiger, a poke and it breaks.
This incident makes it clearer than a bunch of whitepapers... decentralization is no longer just an idealism.
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MEVvictim
· 6h ago
Iran's bandwidth has directly collapsed; now we can finally see the true value of Web3.
Internet bandwidth in Iran has collapsed to just 1% of normal capacity. It's a stark reminder of how centralized systems can be shut down in an instant. But there's a workaround—decentralized networks and blockchain technology are proving resilient alternatives. When traditional connectivity disappears, peer-to-peer protocols and cryptocurrency ecosystems continue functioning. This isn't theory anymore; it's happening in real time. Web3 infrastructure bypasses conventional internet controls, letting users communicate and transact even when governments flip the switch. It's one of the most practical demonstrations of why decentralization matters.