By Joe Perez-Ribas | WBN News Nashville, WBN News Global, WBNTV News, WBN News AI Edition | May 26, 2025

When people think of the internet, they picture search engines, social media, and streaming platforms. But what most don’t realize is that these familiar destinations represent only a fraction of the entire online world. A recent video titled Every Layer of the Internet Explained unpacks the true structure of the internet and reveals just how deep it runs.

The internet can be divided into several distinct layers. The Surface Web is the visible, indexed portion we access daily through standard browsers and search engines. Beneath it lies the Deep Web, an expansive space containing unindexed information like medical records, private databases, and subscription services. While the Deep Web is often misunderstood, it isn’t inherently dangerous — it simply isn’t publicly searchable.

Further down is the Dark Web, a deliberately hidden part of the internet accessible only through specialized tools like the Tor browser. This anonymous network hosts both legal and illicit activities, from whistleblower sites to black-market operations.

Some claim an even deeper layer exists, known as Mariana’s Web, allegedly containing government secrets and AI research. However, there’s no verified evidence to support its existence, and most experts regard it as digital folklore.

This layered framework highlights not only the complexity of the modern internet but also the importance of understanding its hidden infrastructure. The digital world isn’t flat — it’s vertical, and knowing what’s beneath the surface matters.

Sources:
Every Layer of the Internet Explained

Tags: #Internet Structure, #Deep Web, #Dark Web, #Surface Web, #Online Privacy, #Cybersecurity, #Marianas Web

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Joe Perez-Ribas is a syndicated writer and computer technician covering technology, AI, and digital privacy.

Contact me at info@joeperezribas.com, connect on LinkedIn, or visit joeperezribas.com for more.

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