Today
The current state of the internet is plagued by issues related to privacy and security, systems vulnerable to attacks, data breaches, and censorship.
It is important to acknowledge that the centralization of the internet is a significant factor in these problems: Centralized systems are subject to the control of a single entity or group, who may use their power to censor information, monitor user activity, or manipulate data.
- Authoritarian regimes may misuse their power over the internet to silence dissent, restrict access to information, and monitor activities of citizens
- Companies that control large portions of the internet, such as ISP, major tech gigants and political parties, may use their power to manipulate public opinion, stifle free speech, collect personal data on an enormously large scale, or promote their own interests