Opinion: Five dilemmas for decentralized web developers

Author: Blockchain Founders Fund Managing Partner Aly Madhavji, Uniblock CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Callahan, Cointelegraph; Compiler: Songxue, Golden Finance

Maybe you are a legendary developer and you will disagree with me, but for most of us, innovation without the added complexity of new technologies, new applications, and new APIs is It's difficult enough.

Why is it annoying

Web2 has been around for so long that it has a counterpart for almost everything API, and a large number of aggregation services to make things easier.

And on the Web3 side, we have applications and APIs, but since everything is decentralized, they are all distributed. It's actually quite a pain in the ass to get everything working together smoothly.

After talking to many frustrated developers, the five most annoying key issues emerged:

• Fragmented Tools and Services: There are countless tools and services in the Web3 space, each with its own set of integration rules. Additionally, these tools and services lack common standards and you need to start from scratch with each new integration.

• API key management overhead: The risk of security breaches also increases because each additional key introduces another potential failure Or misuse point. This increases the operational burden because managing authentication across different platforms consumes time and resources that could be better spent on core development tasks.

• Data inconsistencies: Data inconsistencies between various services can lead to unreliable application behavior, disrupt intended functionality and lead to bad users experience, which is a death sentence for many emerging startups.

• Service Failure and Downtime Risk:There are few situations more stressful than the race against time when service failure and platform downtime occur. The lack of redundancy in many services means there is no backup when a service fails, exacerbating the risk of downtime. Another aspect is implementing fallback mechanisms for each integrated service, which is also challenging.

• Integration of advanced technologies:Integrating advanced technologies requires a deep understanding of both the new technology and existing Web3 infrastructure, which often presents significant challenges. Every time a new technology is introduced in the industry, system and product updates are required to remain competitive, especially for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence/machine learning.

What needs to be done?

Overcoming these challenges is not the task of siled developers or siled organizations. This is a collective effort that requires a shared vision for a decentralized web. Three key elements need to be addressed.

• Uniform solution: We need a solution like A one-stop platform built on Firebase, but tailored for Web3 tools. This unified platform brings together various tools and services required for Web3 development under one roof. The core idea is to build a streamlined, unified platform to solve existing challenges in Web3 development. Such a platform would significantly lower barriers to entry, increase productivity, and accelerate innovation in the Web3 space.

• Powerful fallback mechanism:Having redundant systems that provide backup services to ensure continued operation even during service failures is essential Maintaining a reliable user experience is critical. Developing automatic fallback mechanisms that can switch to alternative services or methods during failures can help minimize downtime and maintain application reliability.

• Advanced Integration Support: Creating plug-and-play integration solutions for cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning will lower technical barriers and speed integration process, making it easier to incorporate advanced features.

The roadmap to success lies in collaboration, standardization and innovation. Today, by proactively addressing these challenges, we can do more than streamline the development process. We can lay the foundation for a decentralized, equitable, and vibrant digital realm where innovation is not only welcomed, but celebrated.