Hi there everyone, TheRingMaster is back with another Web 3.0 based blog. I've really not gone off topic this week, I've been digging deep into the potential of Web 3.0 and the Hive Blockchain.
From being a better model for Government operations to what I shared yesterday on how Web 3.0 can transform the future of Work and Economies, it's really endless.
In this blog, I'll discuss the potential of Web 3.0 in handling Disaster response, yep you heard it right, Web 3.0 technology could actually save the day.
I always feel sad for people that go through a lot with Natural Disasters. Thankfully I've never experienced one first hand but the strongest storm I felt got me extremely scared. The disaster itself is pretty tough but what makes it worse is always the aftermath where buildings are broken down, some dead and some buried by the collapse.
Those that are still alive during the aftermath of a natural disaster and get buried under the collapsed blocks need immediate rescue to be able to survive.
There's the need for effective communication between them and the rescue teams but unfortunately, during disasters the communication systems and technology fall victim as much as the people and the buildings.
However I think that Web 3.0 technology could be an adequate solution in times like this
In today's blog I'll explain my point using a real life disaster that took place in 2017; The Hurricane Maria's Aftermath in Puerto Rico.
I'll share a video from ABC news on YouTube if the incident, it was a pretty sorry sight
And here was the Aftermath from Fox News
After this incident took place, communication networks in the area were significantly affected by the hurricane. It was so bad that there was no way to communicate especially after traditional means of communication broke down. Everything got badly affected and this was not great odds for survivors because they would need to communicate with rescue teams and even loved ones that were not in the area at that moment.
The communication issue during that time really disrupted rescue operations. Emergency teams struggled a lot to coordinate and set out on search missions for possible survivors or even distribute vital aid to victims across affected areas. I obviously was not there at that time but I can bet some died due to the lack of immediate aid.
It was recorded as a category 4 hurricane and led to the death of 3000 plus people - definitely some died not due to direct impact of the hurricane but lack of immediate aid.
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Web 3.0 Could Have Helped
I really believe that Web 3.0 technologies could have played such an important role in this situation to reduce the number of death toll.
One good thing about Web 3.0 is that it's built on Blockchain. Resilient peer-to-peer messaging systems can be developed on blockchain-based decentralized communication platforms.
Hive literally could have helped, that's what's surprising to me.
In a time like this, traditional networks were completely taken down by the hurricane. The people could have locally used smartphones with blockchain-based applications to send or receive instant updates on survivors’ whereabouts, health conditions and damaged infrastructures. It could have really helped to save more lives.
Another thing is what the smart contracts of Blockchain would have done at the time. The people would have been able to establish an efficient allocation of resources for the survivors in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Funds could be directly pledged by well-wishers internationally and securely to vetted or chosen organizations or even directly to the people in need without involving third parties. The funds obviously would be in cryptocurrency so there would be faster transactions with security to avoid organizations or third-parties stealing portions of the money during the fundraisings.
Thanks to Web 3.0 and Blockchain security and transparency, the programmed agreements would ensure that the people who were desperately in need received the donations in time.
Speaking of transparency of Blockchain and crypto funds, we would have been able to track the donation. With a public ledger, givers would be able to locate their donations and see how their contributions were being used. This public ledger system is so reliable that theft would not have been an issue at all.
Just check your Hive wallets or anyone else's Wallet and all their transactions are there plain and simple. - if there's fraudulent activities, anyone would know.
Infact it's so detailed that this morning one friend of mine literally told me exactly how much I have to claim in the next 7 days, I myself didn't know the number, hehehe, but then again I'm new here so that's my excuse.
This kind of openness really inspires confidence and trust among users and motivates them to give more support especially during long term humanitarian activities.
Had Puerto Rico’s disaster response harnessed the power of Web 3.0 technologies, there would have been increased coordination and improved efficiency through quick reaction on pressing needs.
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Let's Create Awareness To Save More lives
I think the awareness of Web 3.0's potential needs to be well known to the entire world. Yes indeed we're in the early stages but this kind of power will definitely change the world.
I'm always hopeful of a bright future with Web 3.0. It is this decentralized nature that Web 3.0 technologies possess which could have reduced the weaknesses of systems that are usually centralized, thereby increasing the resilience of general efforts in response to disasters.
A lot of lives could be saved if we establish Web 3.0 and promote crypto adoption. It warms my heart seeing newbies arrive on Hive, I hope things keep getting bigger.
Thanks for reading and hoping for more feedback on the topic friends.
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