The internet's death has been written off before—social networks were supposed to finish it, mobile apps would be the coffin. But here we are. Thing is, AI might actually be different this time. Traditional internet platforms are facing an existential question: when algorithms and AI models can generate content, control distribution, and capture value, what's the actual role of open protocols and user ownership? This is where decentralized networks enter the picture. Unlike centralized platforms vulnerable to AI takeover, blockchain-based systems and Web3 infrastructure offer an alternative where users retain ownership of their data and digital assets. The question isn't whether the web dies, but whether it evolves into something more resilient—or gets absorbed by AI-controlled platforms. The race is on.