Web3 helps Taiwan secure information against cyberattacks

In an effort against Chinese cyberattacks, Taiwan is using Web3 technology for decentralized file sharing after Pelosi's visit.

Taiwanese Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) plans to implement decentralized technology in its web portal to combat cyberattacks. InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a Web3 technology that government officials will use for decentralized file sharing.

IPFS identifies content through file hashes, making it possible to find files stored by multiple parties anywhere and access them using simple HTTP.

The development comes after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to Taiwan despite warnings from mainland China.

Since the visit, government websites have faced multiple attacks from the mainland. This includes a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack rendering sites inaccessible.

Pelosi's visit to Taiwan not only rocked the boat geopolitically, but also made waves in the crypto market. Bitcoin reached its daily resistance of $23,500 on August 3, the following day.

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However, the new MODA site gets a facelift with the implementation of Web3 technology and currently has files and the original site index available on IPFS.

Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang has told state media that so far, MODA has...