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The old Internet, where anyone could host a server is over, but it's just the final blow in an ending that has been coming for years. The future, though, is brighter than it appears
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The End of the Internet
Stratechery (United States) | Oct 26, 2026
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Oct 27, 2026
The era of individual server hosting and decentralized internet infrastructure has ended and will not return to mainstream use.
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The future of the Internet will prioritize user privacy and data protection over corporate interests.
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Public understanding of how the internet actually works today should inform policy debates about its structure and governance.
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The end of open-access internet infrastructure has created monopolistic power that regulators should actively break up through antitrust enforcement.
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The decline of individual server hosting signals the end of a free and open Internet.
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The new Internet will likely focus on monetization at the expense of user experience and accessibility.
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The future internet will likely be brighter if it combines the reliability of centralized services with stronger protections for user privacy and data ownership.
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The end of the old Internet does not mean the end of digital creativity and expression.
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Regulatory frameworks must evolve to protect users in the new Internet landscape.
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Whether the internet remains centralized or fragments, interoperability standards should be legally required so no single company can lock users into its ecosystem.
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