Distributed ledger technology is reshaping how trust operates across the internet. According to Hedera's leadership, implementing trusted systems for digital communications creates powerful practical benefits—take email as an example. If all email traffic flows through a verified, trustworthy infrastructure, spam becomes virtually impossible to propagate. This highlights how $HBAR and similar layer-1 solutions aren't just about financial transactions; they're about building foundational trust mechanisms that solve real-world problems. As adoption grows, we'll likely see this model extended to other communication channels where verification and authenticity matter most.