Machines and AI agents need constant, reliable connections to access data, communicate with other devices, and receive updates. Being always online is a requirement to function effectively. However, centralized internet providers are prone to outages or censorship, limiting reliability. Decentralized internet has the potential to provide more reliable connectivity at lower cost and  with less censorship, making internet access more secure and accessible for everyone.

Internet connectivity is highly contingent on location. While many regions and countries have solid internet infrastructure with reliable connections and limited censorship, this is not universally the case. Numerous projects have already demonstrated the feasibility of decentralized internet models. These systems use blockchain to provide reliable connectivity, incentivize participants, and ensure transparency.

Decentralized internet connectivity has profound implications for the machine economy by enabling more efficient, secure, and autonomous machine-to-machine (M2M) interactions, particularly in areas with poor centralized infrastructure. In a decentralized network, machines can communicate directly, reducing reliance on centralized servers and cutting down on latency and transaction costs. This fosters greater interoperability and faster data exchange, which is essential for IoT devices, autonomous vehicles, and other machine-driven systems.

Decentralized, blockchain-based internet could democratize digital access, empower users, and build the secure, reliable internet ecosystem required by the machine economy.