Holochain (HOT): how does the decentralized Intranet work?

2025-11-14 16:22:15

Abstract generation in progress

Have you ever thought about why the entire Intranet is controlled by a few giants? Holochain is trying to change the game.

What makes Holochain different?

Unlike Blockchain, where all users need one global network, Holochain gives each one their own chain. Sounds strange? Actually, it's genius:

Blockchain: one registry for all → slow, expensive, millions of people in one queue
Holochain: you have your own ledger → fast, cheap, scalable

Every user controls their data and identity without centralization. Greedy Zuckerberg is not watching you.

HOT token — what is it?

HOT — the cryptocurrency of the Holochain project based on ERC-20. It emerged during the ICO in April-May 2018 (, so it is one of the older projects ). The token is used as a currency in the ecosystem of hApps ( decentralized applications of Holochain ).

Why should you know about this?

Holochain positions itself as the next generation after Blockchain:

⚡ Faster
💰 Cheaper
🌱 More energy-efficient
📈 More Scalable

If Blockchain is a revolution, then Holochain is the evolution of decentralization. But it is still a niche project, not a world like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Interesting? Besides Holochain, it's worth keeping an eye on other Web3 projects that challenge the centralized The Intranet.

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