1.1 Centralization of the internet

Over the past two decades, the internet has evolved from an open, community-driven network into an environment dominated by centralized platforms. These corporations control how people communicate, share data, and transact.

The Structural Imbalance

While this growth connected billions, it created a fundamental friction: user data and privacy became the price of participation. This shift toward centralization has led to three primary systemic issues:

• Loss of Autonomy: Decisions about data usage and account access are made by platforms, not users.

• Censorship: Centralized gatekeepers have the power to restrict or remove content and users at will.

• Dependency on Intermediaries: Users rely on third parties for every digital interaction, from identity verification to financial transfers.

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The ARX Mission

ARX is built to reverse this trend by decentralizing communication, identity, and financial tools, ensuring users regain absolute ownership of their digital presence.

Regaining Ownership By removing the middleman, ARX transitions the internet from a "Platform-as-a-Service" model to a "User-as-an-Owner" model.