Re:Ask HN: Are we still in a tech bubble?
by anonu on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @09:33PM
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When I think tech bubble I think of the dot.com years in the 90s. We're way passed that... The internet remains the driving force and backbone of any future tech.
If you think in terms of where the internet was, is and is going - you'll see there's plenty of juice left...
Internet v1.0 was primarily the internet of "links". V2.0 - which we're at the tail end of now - is the social network and connecting people. (I'm appropriating this "versioning" concept from something I heard or read - can't remember where)
We're on the verge of Internet 3.0 and there are multiple driving forces that will shape it: 1. cryptocurrency and decentralization of payments 2. blockchain and decentralization of ledgers 3. IoT 4. AI enhancements ... (non-exhaustive list & should be taken with a grain of salt as the things we think will be big never do end up being so... )
The focus on technologies that support decentralization and network resiliency will most probably continue - especially with net neutrality repeal.
If you think in terms of where the internet was, is and is going - you'll see there's plenty of juice left...
Internet v1.0 was primarily the internet of "links". V2.0 - which we're at the tail end of now - is the social network and connecting people. (I'm appropriating this "versioning" concept from something I heard or read - can't remember where)
We're on the verge of Internet 3.0 and there are multiple driving forces that will shape it: 1. cryptocurrency and decentralization of payments 2. blockchain and decentralization of ledgers 3. IoT 4. AI enhancements ... (non-exhaustive list & should be taken with a grain of salt as the things we think will be big never do end up being so... )
The focus on technologies that support decentralization and network resiliency will most probably continue - especially with net neutrality repeal.