Claiming a unique username on social apps can be a challenge, but using your own domain as a handle offers a solution. Open social apps and the AT protocol allow users to own their data and seamlessly log into various platforms with a single identity tied to their domain. This shift empowers users to control their social presence and data management.

Grab is evolving its data ecosystem by adopting a data mesh architecture, named Signals Marketplace, to improve data quality, ownership, and accessibility. Key initiatives include the introduction of data certification, decentralized ownership, and automated incident reporting to enhance trust and reusability of data assets across the organization. As a result, 75% of data queries now target certified assets, leading to increased efficiency and innovation in data usage.

Epicenter is an open-source ecosystem of local-first apps that allows users to own their data and utilize customizable models. The repository has transitioned from Whispering to Epicenter, maintaining the same tools and philosophy while introducing new standalone applications. The vision is to create a personal workspace for users, eliminating the need for siloed applications and promoting interoperability.