The future is likely to witness the rise of multiple internet protocol platforms. The internet, which has already undergone substantial evolution since its inception, is expected to advance further, giving way to new iterations. These “new internets” may feature protocols that are developed independently and implemented unilaterally, reflecting a diversification in how digital communication systems operate.
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“This is why we have five Internet platforms right now. When hacker/pirates created the Angry Tree Protocol it hamstrung the original Cobweb. Two secure, private networks emerged from the anarchy. One using optical technology, the other satellite based, they tried to monetise information to the point of squeezing the average citizen out of the educational loop. Next thing you know, Episoft’s peer to peer system gives free access back to the people. Not as good as Definition+ as provided by Satnet and Ambercast, but I invested my clients money in them anyway. Look at them now.”
James Tucker – CEO of MercurEx
