Here's a great video about it, and lemme post a comment and 2 excellent responses it got:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QauwWPhwCRs

"There will always be servers for web-hosting of dissident content, even through the so-called "darknet." If you have an IP address, you can be traced. So what real benefits does Qortal offer?"

"Hello Tim. This is G Factor here. First off, even if "they" were to block a port, we can always circumvent to be frank. On another note, there are plans for further privacy features such as obscuring IP addresses. It is true that we are still in our beta era for the platform with a lot of work still to be done (and will ultimately be an indefinite matter). As far as TRUE decentralization goes, sure "they" could shut down the entire Internet, but is not likely. Quit buying into all the fear porn, as it's always wise to be aware of the risks and to stay vigilant, but it's another thing to submit to such vulnerabilities. Fight or fold Tim, which do you choose? We have the technology to liberate the world, and Qortal is about utilizing blockchain technology to its true potential. As far as your dismissive comment regarding mesh networking never being adopted enough to form a worldwide mesh network, that's your perspective and you're certainly entitled to it. Truth is, as our freedoms are being infringed upon, and public doubt increases of our leadership's ability to preserve our freedoms, more people are waking up to 'reality' and open to these concepts we aim to implement. Local mesh networks are the starting point here soon, while the word spreads and the technology proves itself. Then we can onboard long-range ground-based solutions to help bridge gaps of larger local mesh networks, and eventually utilize satellites to bridge local mesh networks. Sure, we're just a bunch of forward-thinking nerds reaching for the stars (quite literally). Bottom line, this is all possible, despite how daunting the task. I hold the perspective that there are more people ready to fight, than fold. So, grab your popcorn. Sit back and watch if you choose. Not everyone will jump on the field to play ball, some will watch from the bleachers, while some sit at home clueless watching the Kardashians. Heh. Had to throw a little humor into this. Again fight or fold. We're at a major fork in the road in mankind's story, and while I am no 'anarchist', I do believe that anarchistic platforms like Qortal are more than promising the deeper you dig"

And also:

"What "real benefits" does Qortal offer/will offer? First and foremost, Qortal is decentralized infrastructure where virtually any system can be built securely. This means virtually endless possibilities. Yes we have our own coin called QORT. It is the tip of the iceberg and serves two purposes: 1) powers on-chain functionality and 2) can be used as a medium of exchange on the Qortal Network where e-commerce and job markets can thrive. Let's get back to Qortal rather than the coin which should speak for itself after that previously line, to be frank. Qortal will host a suite of default features: p2p encrypted chat (live now), p2p trading (live now), free web/data hosting (live now), egalitarian system for 'mining' which we call MINTING that restores Satoshi's vision where anyone can run an average computer as a node (live now), a Voting System with a weighted vote based on time and contribution - as Qortal is focused on egalitarianism where money cannot buy influence over the network (built mostly on the backend now & about to be the next big development after...), Q-Apps: just like our website concept that is live, where users can build their own projects without any gatekeepers - other than asset issuance which will require the community and DevTeam to authorize to avoid a scam show like historically seen on Ethereum, ISP alternative which we just covered, and so much more. So what are the real benefits? True sovereignty both in the digital space, and into the physical realm where we can build new ecosystems such as agriculture, trade of goods, point of sale systems, etc. Deep stuff that we're hardly scraping the surface of with this response."

(Bonus reply: crowetic 8 months ago You really need to come take a look at HOW everything in Qortal is built. Then you will see the differences. We do not rely upon 'servers' at all, there is nothing that CAN be centralized in the same fashion as the current internet.

Check out the way that Qortal Data Network functions, and you'll see what I'm saying. With each view/follow, the content gets more distributed, faster, more anonymous, more redundant. It is an unstoppable data network with an underlying blockchain security layer.

One of the primary difference is that with an underlying decentralized infrastructure platform, you no longer need multiple centralized databases to keep track of username/password combinations. There is no centralized database to be hacked or stolen from. There is no need to keep track of hundreds of different username/password combinations for different services. Everything uses Qortal's authentication system, and there is no need to have reliance upon individually controlled centralized databases with varying levels of security.

Also, it is an unhackable infrastructure (in the traditional sense, as in it can't have 'data breaches' etc.) and requires only a registered name (one time QORT payment) to have a 'domain' that lasts forever, with ZERO hosting costs.

You can literally put up an app or a website ONCE, and that website will be there until you decide to take it down. Forever. It will get faster and stronger and more anonymous as more people view it, and it will be completely free for you to put up, and maintain, indefinitely. All while retaining an unhackable nature. Even if the code you put up isn't 'secure', due to the extreme security of the data network itself, you don't have to be concerned about that. Especially since the authentication is handled by the Qortal account. Secured by the Qortal Blockchain.

Also, the consensus behind Qortal's chain is unique, just like the platform itself, it is one of the only truly unique blockchain platforms in the world.

You really need to come look at it, use it, and see for yourself the differences. Very soon we will be adding 'Q-Apps' functionality, and platforms like YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, FaceBook, will all be possible to be built on QDN. That is the point when the value of the platform will become completely obvious to everyone. Those who get in before that will be able to take advantage sooner, and position themselves better for the future voting system, etc... by starting to mint the chain and gain in level now.

Qortal is THE infrastructure platform for a free future. Would be happy to talk to you more about this in our telegram, Discord, or on Q-Chat (Qortal's native instant messaging service.)"

Or you can talk here :)