Kim Dotcom has become a major cult figure in the world of technology over the past few years. His vision for the future revolves around achieving true internet freedom, which is a lot more difficult than one would expect. His new MegaNet project aims to replace the current Internet, although it remains to be seen how it will play out. This is a clear stand against the US government’s recent decision to overturn net neutrality.

MegaNet is the Internet of the Future

Everyone can agree Kim Dotcom is a very ambitious individual who will not shy away from floating an unusual idea. His conception of file sharing has been documented over the past few years, even though it has mainly received negative attention. At the same time, it is evident that Dotcom wants to revolutionize some aspects of the Internet as we know it. In fact, he wants to create a brand new type of Internet for everyone around the world. Protecting users from hackers and other attacks is the main objective here.

Given the FCC’s current plan to roll back net neutrality, it is evident we will need to come up with new solutions. That will not be easy by any means, yet Kim Dotcom’s MegaNet may introduce the changes we have all been waiting for. Ending net neutrality will only accelerate the demand for and adoption of a brand new form of internet the likes of which we have not seen before.

Truth be told, the concept of MegaNet is not new by any means. Dotcom has been teasing this idea since February of 2015, although it is unclear how much progress has been made. A decentralized internet not controlled by any government or corporation is a noble goal, though one which will be pretty difficult to achieve in the next few years. No one in their right mind would oppose getting rid of hacking, censorship, spying, and government infringement. It seems Dotcom’s proposed network may be non-IP based, although his original project never came to market.

That doesn’t mean Dotcom has given up on creating MegaNet, mind you. Some of his recent tweets revitalized this concept again, although it remains to be seen how the product will be developed. Moreover, there will be a strong focus on developing K.im and Bitcache first and foremost. The latter project will combine the benefits of Bitcoin payments and decentralized file sharing. All three of these projects are well worth paying attention to, despite not having any official ETA at this time.

Without too many technical specifications to go by, there is a lot of speculation as to what MegaNet would entail exactly. It may serve as a form of a mesh network, which is another technology struggling to gain any mainstream traction. The Internet is not something only ISPs and governments can provide to the world, mind you. There are many ways of establishing global networks where information can be shared and accessed.

It is evident that technology will change a lot of things about our daily lives in the future. While a lot of people are familiar with the Internet as it works right now, few people consider the consequences of what is going on behind the scenes. Reversing net neutrality rules is a major step backward, and users, tech giants, and other industry enthusiasts are growing increasingly concerned over what this means for the future. Giving ISPs more control over content distribution, freedom of speech, and general accessibility is never the answer.