A Tale Of Two Webs
summary
Argues the web shifts from cloud-first to local-first with devices storing data and running apps peer-to-peer, claiming tens of thousands of apps adopt the model and 500 million daily active users by 2027. Describes a tiny hybrid runtime (about 1.5MB desktop, 8MB mobile) and a P2P protocol that avoids STUN/TURN, lets asynchronous encrypted sync, cuts cloud costs (some companies report 75%+ reduction), yields instant cold starts and reliable offline access.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction and context
- 2:27State of the web in 2027
- 4:45Problems with the 2023 web
- 8:07The pivot to local-first
- 12:26Data ownership and offline
- 17:20PWA potential and progress
- 20:46Socket Supply and P2P
- 26:31Future outlook and conclusion
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