{"id":124994,"date":"2025-03-13T13:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=124994"},"modified":"2025-03-13T13:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:15:28","slug":"web3s-ux-problem-and-how-to-fix-it-feat-ponder-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/?p=124994","title":{"rendered":"Web3\u2019s UX problem \u2014 and how to fix it, feat. Ponder One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Cointelegraph.com NewsThe latest episode of Hashing It Out dives into one of Web3\u2019s most persistent challenges: usability.<br \/>\nHost Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with Moe El-Shibib and Selim Sezgin, co-founders of Ponder One, about the hurdles preventing mainstream adoption and the technologies that could make blockchain interactions seamless for everyday users.<br \/>\nThe UX Roadblock<br \/>\nWeb3 continues to grow, but usability remains a major barrier. Many users struggle with onboarding, navigating DeFi platforms and managing assets across multiple chains.<br \/>\nIn the interview, Sezgin highlights that technical innovation has outpaced user experience, making blockchain interactions complex for newcomers.<br \/>\n\u201cWhile technical innovation has been a driving force, usability and accessibility remain pain points\u2026 Our whole goal is to simplify Web3 and make it as usable as possible.\u201d<br \/>\nTo address this, the discussion explores AI-driven solutions that simplify blockchain transactions. AI can automate swaps, bridging and decision-making, reducing the need for technical knowledge.<br \/>\nRelated: Web3 businesses can outsmart crypto scams before they strike \u2014 Here\u2019s how<br \/>\nCrosschain functionality is also a key focus, ensuring users can interact seamlessly across blockchains without manually switching networks.<br \/>\nDecentralization vs usability in governance<br \/>\nDecentralized governance also plays a significant role in shaping Web3 applications. The Ponder One team emphasizes the importance of community-driven decisions, allowing users to vote on integrations and protocol developments.<br \/>\nHowever, governance structures must balance decentralization with efficiency to remain effective.<br \/>\nLooking ahead, the industry is moving toward real-world assets (RWAs), AI-driven applications and enhanced accessibility to DeFi. As innovation progresses, broader adoption will hinge on simplifying blockchain technology for users.<br \/>\nThis episode touches on key insights into Web3\u2019s current challenges and future developments, highlighting the need for a simplified and more accessible blockchain ecosystem.<br \/>\nListen to the full episode of\u00a0Hashing It Out on\u00a0Cointelegraph\u2019s podcast page,\u00a0Spotify,\u00a0Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. And don\u2019t forget to check out Cointelegraph\u2019s\u00a0full lineup of other shows.<br \/>\nMagazine: Crypto fans are obsessed with longevity and biohacking: Here\u2019s why<a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/navigating-web3-s-usability-challenges-with-ponder-one?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"feedzy-rss-link-icon\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Cointelegraph.com NewsThe latest episode of Hashing It Out dives into one of Web3\u2019s most persistent challenges: usability. Host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with Moe El-Shibib and Selim Sezgin, co-founders&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124994"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=124994"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124994\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=124994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=124994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cryptospotters.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=124994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}