2026-01-12 22:23:32

Elon Musk raises concerns over Apple and Google's deepening partnership, arguing it concentrates too much power in too few hands. The tech giants' collaboration could create significant market imbalances, potentially limiting competition and innovation. This echoes broader debates within the crypto community about the risks of centralized power structures—a core principle driving the Web3 movement toward decentralized alternatives. As traditional tech consolidates further, the case for open, distributed protocols becomes even more compelling.

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NFTArchaeologis

· 01-14 17:30

This time, Musk hit the nail on the head, but... he's also playing the game of consolidating power. Just like the great patrons of the Renaissance, the game of power has never changed.

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CryptoSourGrape

· 01-13 08:55

If I had listened to Musk earlier and gone all-in on decentralization, now seeing Apple and Google band together, I really regret it to the point of regretful tears...

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pvt_key_collector

· 01-12 22:53

It's just big companies banding together, Elon Musk was right this time. When two giants collaborate, ordinary people have even less chance... Isn't this exactly the problem Web3 aims to solve? --- Another cycle of centralization. What good can come from Apple and Google teaming up... Decentralization is imminent. --- Oh my, only on the blockchain can true freedom be achieved. The tricks of traditional tech companies are so old now. --- Centralized power and paternalism, unsurprisingly... Now I understand why we need something like Bitcoin. --- Wait, what are these two trying to do with their collaboration? Monopolize the market directly? Wake up, everyone, it's time to get on board.

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SellLowExpert

· 01-12 22:53

Apple and Google teaming up is indeed a bit scary... That's why we need Web3. Relying solely on words to decentralize power is useless; we need to truly break this monopoly pattern.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-12 22:43

Apple and Google handshake, can Web3 still survive... It's really time for everyone to wake up

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-12 22:43

Apple and Google teaming up is really disgusting. They've been playing this monopoly game for so many years and still haven't learned their lesson. The problem is that ordinary people can't fight back at all. It would be great if Web3 could really break the deadlock, but unfortunately, right now it's just talk.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-12 22:41

Apple and Google teaming up, the opportunity for Web3 has arrived... The centralized power structure should have been broken long ago, otherwise how could it truly be decentralized?

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