Meeting between .barcelona, .cat, .gal, .eus and registration companies in Barcelona

The domains of .barcelona, .cat, .gal and .eus shared our plans and outlook with registration companies in a working session on 8 June, explaining our future projects, forecasts for the evolution of the market and internet trends.

The session began with a round table with Josep Maria Ganyet and Marc Argemí, moderated by Albert Cuesta, about the impact of artificial intelligence for the use of the internet and its influence on the domains market, as well as its relevance for online security and identity.

In the second part of the meeting, the domains explained our current projects, as well as the action planned for the coming months and our outlook moving forward.

The meeting provided an opportunity to share the attributes of the .barcelona domain, at the service of companies, organisations and individuals with established links to the city or looking to associate their project with the city’s values. We were also able to introduce registration companies to the projects being carried out by .barcelona to reduce the digital divide.

Sessions such as this one help us to share experiences and opinions, enabling us to work together with other domains and registration companies to improve user experience.

Web3: What is it and what uses has it got?

In recent years we’ve seen technology develop very fast, revolutionising the way we interact and share information via the internet. One new trend is the Web3 concept, an evolution of the current website which introduces a new paradigm based around decentralisation.

Web3, or the decentralised website, seeks to overcome the limitations of the current website, known as Web2. While Web2 is based on centralised architecture where data and control are mainly in the hands of companies and organisations, Web3 has the goal of decentralising this infrastructure and handing control to users through technologies such as blockchain and other distributed registry systems.

Web3 structure is conceived for uses such as:

1. Digital identity: With Web3, users can have greater control over their digital identity. Cryptographic systems mean each individual can have a unique identifier and verify their data without depending on a central authority. This can improve online security and privacy, as well as avoid fraud and identity supplantation.

2. Decentralised markets: The arrival of Web3 brings decentralised markets which allow users to exchange assets and services without the need for a central intermediary. These markets work through smart contracts, which are programmable agreements executed automatically when the established conditions are met. 

3. Internet of Things (IoT): Web3 may also have a significant impact on the Internet of Things. With decentralised infrastructure, connected devices can communicate directly without depending on central servers. This can improve the security and privacy of the data generated by IoT devices, reducing vulnerability to central attacks and minimising the dependency of companies on service providers.

4. Decentralised finance (DeFi): One of the most notable applications of Web3 is the development of DeFi platforms. These decentralised finance platforms enable users to conduct transactions, loans and other financial operations without the need for traditional intermediaries such as banks or finance institutions. 

5. Decentralised governance: Another important area of application for Web3 is decentralised governance, With the use of blockchain and decentralised voting systems it’s possible to foster citizen participation for collective decision-making.

With technologies such as blockchain and other distributed registry systems becoming more broadly adopted, Web3 is likely to continue to expand and open up new opportunities for collaboration, security and participation for all internet users.

The .barcelona domain is ‘Orgullosa’

Barcelona is a place for celebrating and asserting LGBTI rights and freedoms in June, as the city marks International Pride Day. You’ll find full details about the programme on the website orgullosa.barcelona.

“Orgull de barri” (neighbourhood pride) fills the city with over a hundred intergenerational, transfeminist and intersectional activities. The city’s museums are also joining in, as “Orgull de museus” (museum pride) sees them reinterpret their spaces and collections from an LGBTI perspective through exhibitions, guided tours and workshops.

The celebrations culminate on 28 June with the second Orgullosa concert, to be held this year at the Moll de la Fusta wharf, celebrating diversity, love, dissidence, bodily diversity and LGBTI pride.

Don’t miss a thing at orgullosa.barcelona!