Meet the people holding up the internet.

Inspired by XKCD 2347, this interactive data visualization explores how modern digital infrastructure relies on just a handful of dedicated individuals. From time zones on four billion phones to essential code libraries, discover the people quietly maintaining the crucial open-source projects that keep our connected world running. [Image: XKCD 2347: Dependency. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/dependency.png?quality=90&strip=all]