Use Protocols, Not Services
Use Protocols, Not Services Published on 15 February 2026 The Internet is almost anonymous and privacy-preserving by design. I mean, unless some administrator actively tries to track you, there is no built-in identity layer. What breaks both properties is the centralization of communication onto closed platforms, where identification becomes possible either by the hosting company itself, or by governments compelling them to cooperate. After recent events, it is time for us to start using protocols again instead of services. Services are easy targets A government that wants to identify users, censor content, or enforce compliance only needs to send one letter to one company. One subpoena, one court order, one regulatory demand: the service likely complies or faces fines, lawsuits, or…
