The World Wide Web Foundation (WWWF) of Internet founder Tim Berners-Lee has ceased operations

Last week, the World Wide Web Foundation (WWWF) announced in an open letter that it is concluding its operations. Over its 15-year existence, the nonprofit organization has worked to make the internet safer and more accessible.

Founded in 2009 by Tim Berners-Lee, who is regarded as the inventor of the World Wide Web, the organization has played a pivotal role in shaping the internet as we know it today.

“For many years, the Web Foundation has been a standard bearer for a safe, reliable, and efficient web. The WF has emerged as an independent voice on critical current issues, conducted pioneering research, influenced substantial global policy, built coalitions, and created innovative tools for the industry. This work has advanced the agenda for a safe, secure, and open web and helped support a broader movement of passionate advocates, enhancing access and improving the online experience for hundreds of millions of people. We are incredibly proud of the organization’s impact and grateful to our supporters for enabling us to make significant strides in addressing accessibility issues over the past many years.”

When the foundation was established, only 20% of the world's population had access to the internet. Today, that figure has risen to 70% and continues to grow. However, with this growth come increased threats from fraud, malware, and hackers.

In the open letter, Berners-Lee notes that while the modern internet continues to face new challenges, numerous remarkable organizations have emerged over the last decade that defend internet principles and users' rights online.

Tim Berners-Lee is shutting down the WWWF to focus on the Solid Protocol, which aims to create a more open and decentralized web.

Source: PCWorld