Ocean Protocol Founder Discusses Brain-Computer Interfaces and Privacy
Ocean Protocol Founder Discusses Brain-Computer Interfaces and Privacy
🧠 Your Brain Meets Silicon
Ocean Protocol founder Trent McConaghy advocates for brain-computer interfaces (BCI) as a crucial step in human evolution. Speaking at Web3summit 2025, he outlined how BCIs could extend human cognition beyond biological limitations.
Key points:
- BCIs represent a potential path for human cognitive enhancement
- Privacy protection for neural signals and personal data is essential
- Non-invasive BCI technology development is a priority
- Sovereign compute infrastructure needed to secure data
McConaghy emphasizes humans as natural cyborgs, noting how our brains readily integrate with technology. The discussion highlights Ocean's vision for a decentralized AI future where privacy and technological advancement coexist.
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