The Post Web Technology Stack: A Deep Dive Into Tomorrow’s Internet

The Post Web Technology Stack is the second chapter of The Post Web Thesis that explores the foundational technology stack for the next evolution of the Internet. Written by Jamie Burke, Jasper De Maere, and Greysen Cacciatore, it introduces the Post Web Flywheel, which integrates the Agentic Layer, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). 

The Post Web Thesis continues to explore the future of the Internet with the release of Chapter 2: The Post Web Technology Stack. This chapter examines the foundational technology stack that will power the next evolution of the digital world. Building on the ideas of Web3, the Post Web envisions a transformation of the Internet’s core architecture to support a new primary user: autonomous AI agents. 

This thesis is written by industry experts Jamie Burke, Jasper De Maere, and Greysen Cacciatore, the thesis combines bold ideas with practical strategies to design the Internet of the future. 

The Post Web Technology Stack is a critical piece in this four-part series. It focuses on the key technological advancements required to create a strong, scalable, and decentralised digital ecosystem. Readers are introduced to the Post Web Flywheel, a powerful framework that connects three key components: the Agentic Layer, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). 

This chapter highlights the journey from Web3 to the Post Web, providing actionable insights into the infrastructure needed for decentralised ecosystems and agentic operations.

Chapter 2: The Post Web Technology Stack

The Post Web Technology Stack outlines a strong framework for the future internet, presenting an integrated approach to technology and governance. The Post Web Flywheel demonstrates how interconnected advancements in the Agentic Layer, DLT, and DePIN drive adoption, economic activity, and scalability. This synergy addresses inefficiencies, ensuring the stack is both practical and future-proof. 

Key highlights of The Post Web Technology Stack include:

1. The Agentic Layer: This is a key part of the Post Web that enables smart agents—autonomous AI systems—to operate in complex environments. These agents work on behalf of users, using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and smart contracts to ensure smooth interactions between humans, machines, and protocols.
2. Governance Innovations: Governance goes beyond Web3’s system of user-driven voting. The Post Web introduces scalable, automated systems where AI agents carry out decisions. These systems combine automation with human oversight, creating flexible governance structures that can adapt as needed.
3. Wallets in The Post Web: Wallets evolve from simple tools for storing assets into control centres for managing identity and resources. With the addition of privacy-preserving technologies, wallets allow both users and agents to securely and autonomously manage permissions and tasks.
4. Decentralised Applications (dApps): In the Post Web, dApps are restructured into two layers: the Functionality Layer and the Peer-to-Peer Transaction Layer. This design improves scalability while staying true to decentralised principles.
5. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): DLT remains a core component, providing reliable systems to verify activities by humans and AI agents on-chain. The chapter highlights the need for DLT to become modular, secure, and interoperable, capable of managing growing economic activity and sensitive data.
6. Resources and Infrastructure: By using Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and tokenised systems, the Post Web efficiently organises resources. This approach turns unused capacity into usable services, ensuring scalability, improved efficiency, and lower barriers for hosting infrastructure.

About the authors

Jamie Burke is the Founder and Chairman of Outlier Ventures, a global leader in Web3 acceleration and early-stage investment. He established Outlier Ventures in 2014 with the vision of using decentralised technologies to foster a more open and equitable digital economy. Under his leadership, Outlier Ventures has built a diverse portfolio spanning AI, gaming, decentralised commerce, and other Web3 verticals. Jamie’s insights and strategic approach have positioned the organisation at the forefront of Web3, supporting the convergence of technologies with media, commerce, and culture to build the foundation for the Metaverse. Outlier Ventures is widely recognised for its Base Camp accelerator and its partnerships with major industry players, including Polygon, Filecoin, and Walmart.

Jasper De Maere serves as the Research Lead at Outlier Ventures, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and digital assets. Before joining Outlier Ventures, he spent five years in Sales and Trading roles at BNP Paribas and Morgan Stanley, followed by two years as a Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley, focusing on blockchain and Web3. At Outlier Ventures, Jasper contributes to advancing research and investment strategies across Web3 verticals, including decentralised finance (DeFi), decentralised identity (DID), privacy technologies, and decentralised physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). His understanding of financial systems and blockchain technology strengthens the company’s research capabilities.

Greysen Cacciatore brings expertise in the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain systems. His work focuses on exploring how these technologies can complement each other to create efficient and innovative solutions. Greysen contributes to projects that combine the potential of blockchain with advanced AI applications, helping to drive technological advancements in areas such as decentralised systems and automation. His role supports Outlier Ventures’ commitment to pioneering innovation in Web3 and related fields.