For a chance to win from 15,000 USDT in prizes, the Spacecoin Writing Contest challenges writers, web3 builders, and crypto natives to debate the promise of a decentralized internet.
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Below is a list of questions to help you get started on your draft. You can answer them here.
P.S.: This template is merely a guide; you’re welcome to answer the title question (or any other question from the FULL LIST OF WRITING PROMPTS) however you see fit.
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Title Question: Can a decentralized internet TRULY eliminate censorship, or will new forms of control spring up?
1. Introduction
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- Define censorship in the context of the internet today.
- Briefly introduce the idea of a decentralized internet and its potential to address censorship.
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2. How Centralized Platforms Enable Online Censorship
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- What does censorship look like in centralized systems?
- Who holds the power to censor content today?
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3. The Promise of Decentralization
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- How might decentralization reduce or eliminate censorship?
- What technologies or principles support this promise?
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4. New Forms of Control
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- Could decentralization introduce different types of control?
- Who might become the new gatekeepers in a decentralized system?
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5. Is a Censorship-Free Internet Realistic or Idealistic?
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- Share your perspective: is total censorship resistance possible or even desirable?
- Reflect on potential trade-offs.
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6. What Will It Take to Build a Truly Free and Open Internet?
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- What kind of internet do we actually want—fully open, partially moderated, or something in between?
- Can ethical governance evolve alongside decentralized tech, or will the same power dynamics resurface?
- What role should developers, users, and communities play in shaping this future?
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Have An Idea in Mind? Get Started Today
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Start a draft or use this template to enter! Submissions for Round 2 have started and will remain open until July 7, 2025.
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If you’d like to participate in the Spacecoin Writing Contest but feel this template isn’t right for you, feel free to explore any of the other contest tags:
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