The open web isn’t necessarily in decline in an absolute sense, but its prominence and accessibility as the primary way people experience the internet have diminished. Centralized platforms dominate user attention, and economic incentives favor large ecosystems over independent creators. However, the ethos of the open web persists through decentralized projects, regulatory efforts, and niche communities.
Participate in Decentralized Communities:
Join decentralized social networks like Mastodon instead of, or alongside, mainstream platforms. This supports alternative models of online interaction that align with open web principles.
Contribute to open-source projects on platforms like GitHub, even if it’s just reporting bugs or providing feedback, to help sustain the ecosystem of free tools.
If we measure "decline" by raw usage or cultural relevance, the open web has indeed lost ground to apps and walled gardens. But if we consider its underlying technologies and potential for revival, it remains a vital, if quieter, part of the internet. The future may depend on whether emerging technologies (like Web3) or regulatory changes can tip the balance back toward decentralization—or if big tech consolidates power further. What do you think—do you see the open web as fading, or just transforming?
The open web isn’t necessarily in decline in an absolute sense, but its prominence and accessibility as the primary way people experience the internet have diminished. Centralized platforms dominate user attention, and economic incentives favor large ecosystems over independent creators. However, the ethos of the open web persists through decentralized projects, regulatory efforts, and niche communities.
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Participate in Decentralized Communities:
Join decentralized social networks like Mastodon instead of, or alongside, mainstream platforms. This supports alternative models of online interaction that align with open web principles.
Contribute to open-source projects on platforms like GitHub, even if it’s just reporting bugs or providing feedback, to help sustain the ecosystem of free tools.
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If we measure "decline" by raw usage or cultural relevance, the open web has indeed lost ground to apps and walled gardens. But if we consider its underlying technologies and potential for revival, it remains a vital, if quieter, part of the internet. The future may depend on whether emerging technologies (like Web3) or regulatory changes can tip the balance back toward decentralization—or if big tech consolidates power further. What do you think—do you see the open web as fading, or just transforming?