1.2 The price of convenience

Most Web2 services operate on a model of data extraction. Every message, click, and connection generates metadata that is stored, analyzed, and monetized.

The Hidden Cost of "Free"

In the current internet ecosystem, users pay for “free” services with their privacy, while their digital identities remain under strict corporate custody. This dependency model has led to systemic failures:

• Data Breaches: Single points of failure exposing millions of records.

• Surveillance Misuse: Unauthorized tracking of user behavior and intent.

• Restrictions on Expression: Arbitrary censorship by centralized gatekeepers.

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Breaking the Dependency

ARX rejects the trade-off between usability and security. We provide the same convenience of modern platforms without compromising individual control.

The Imbalance When your identity is managed by a corporation, your access to the digital world is a permission, not a right. ARX restores that right through architecture.