Sruthi Manthena takes us on a journey through the often overlooked vulnerabilities of our digital lives, highlighting how every online interaction—from social media to shopping—compromises our privacy. She proposes a radical shift towards a decentralized internet (Web 3.0) powered by blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs, where individuals control their digital identities without compromising their privacy. Dive into a future where our digital actions are secure and our personal data remains truly personal, paving the way for a more trustworthy digital world. Sruthi Manthena, a dynamic Developer Relations Engineer, is pioneering blockchain innovation. Pursuing a degree in Computation and Mathematics, she collaborates with tech giants like Binance and The Graph, focusing on customer success. As Blockchain Club at Mahindra University's founder, she's nurturing a culture of innovation. Through her startup ForgeWize, she's enhancing tech support infrastructure and developer tools, advocating for data ownership, and empowering students in the decentralized space. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx