In the context of web3 and decentralized technologies, intermediaries are often seen as entities that traditionally control or facilitate transactions and interactions between two parties. With the advent of blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), many roles played by intermediaries can be replaced by smart contracts or self-executing agreements coded onto the blockchain. This transition aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance trust among parties since blockchain provides an immutable, transparent record of all transactions. Examples of traditional intermediaries include banks, payment processors, and e-commerce platforms, all of which may be bypassed in decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized marketplaces.