2024-01-27 –, Btrust Stage
The Age of Open Protocols
Since the adoption of TCP/IP, the age of open protocols has powered the modern world. The adoption of these open protocols has been a cornerstone in the evolution of digital communication, fostering an unprecedented era of connectivity and innovation. This age has seen the rise of the internet as a global platform for information exchange, transforming every aspect of human life from commerce and communication to education and entertainment.
Open protocols, characterized by their publicly accessible specifications and lack of proprietary control, have been instrumental in creating a level playing field for developers and companies alike. This openness has spurred creativity, allowing for the development of a wide range of applications and services that operate seamlessly across different networks and devices. The success of email protocols like SMTP, web protocols like HTTP, and file transfer protocols like FTP are prime examples of how open standards can drive universal adoption and interoperability.
The latest addition to this stack is Bitcoin, a digital currency that enhances the open protocol landscape with its decentralized approach. Bitcoin extends the benefits of open protocols to digital finance, offering a secure and transparent platform for transactions.
I have been writing code for more than a decade. I am currently the CTO at Swordfish Software the largest cloud debt collection in South Africa. I have been studying Bitcoin for more than a decade.