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Hashed Out V55: Who Are You Online?Web3, Identity & the End of Passwords
A practical look at digital identity, control, and what comes after passwords
Scott Kasten
February 06, 2026
Welcome to the 55th edition of Hashed Out, your weekly guide to navigating the dynamic world of Web3, brought to you by Argot (www.argotagency.io). Whether you're taking your first steps into this digital frontier or already exploring it, our mission remains the same: to demystify the complexities of Web3 and equip you with the insights and resources you need to thrive.
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Hey there Hashers!
In this issue of Hashed Out, we’re looking at a question most of us answer dozens of times a day without thinking about it: who are you online?
We will explore how digital identity is changing—and why passwords were never meant to carry the weight they now bear. We’ll look at what identity actually means online, how platforms came to control it, and how Web3 introduces a more portable, user-controlled model.
The focus isn’t hype or speculation, but how identity is quietly being re-architected beneath everyday digital experiences.ion, but how identity is quietly being re-architected beneath everyday digital experiences.
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Identity online has always been improvised—built from usernames, passwords, and repeated verification.
This issue looks at why that model is starting to change, and what comes next.
The Wrap
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I hope that you enjoyed this edition of Hashed Out.
Ok Hashers, that’s The Wrap. Many thanks!
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Until next time,
Dr. Scott