HackerNoon Technology Polls

HackerNoon readers are younger, wealthier and more educated than the internet's average.
These polls represent where forward thinking technologists see the industry headed.

POLITICSTECHNOLOGYBLOCKCHAIN

Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Pain: Exemptions help now, but future tariffs will hurt prices and innovation.

11%

Accessory Shock: Gadgets are safe, but accessories will get more expensive.

33%

Innovation Shift: Companies will move production or innovate elsewhere.

10%

Tariff Whiplash: Uncertainty will disrupt the whole tech industry.

9%

No Big Deal: The tech world has been, and will adapt just fine.

26%

Unsure: More information is needed

8%

Hell yes! I'm buying on launch

24%

I'm planning to hold off on the purchase until I can find a good deal

22%

No way! That console is way too overpriced

23%

I'm not interested in Nintendo consoles

29%

Yes!

16%

No, 2mm doesn’t make a difference.

44%

Maybe—depends on the other features.

20%

I’ll just wait for the foldable iPhone.

10%

Doesn't matter, I buy whatever Apple puts out.

8%

Youtube

39%

Instagram

24%

Twitter

10%

Spotify

5%

Facebook

10%

Reddit

9%

Google

32%

Bing

6%

ChatGPT

37%

Perplexity

13%

Other (let us know in the comments!)

10%

Yes – True decentralization is achievable. Innovative technologies and evolving governance models can eventually overcome centralized power structures.

21%

No – It’s unlikely true decentralization will ever be realized. Challenges like scalability, economic incentives, and inherent human tendencies toward hierarchy may always lead to some centralization.

22%

It depends – It may depend on the definition and context. The feasibility of true decentralization can vary depending on how it is defined across technical, political, and social contexts.

43%

Unsure – I need more information before deciding. The complexities and evolving nature of decentralization leave some uncertain until further evidence and developments emerge.

12%

Yes, it’s a smart move regardless of the messenger

35%

No, it’s risky and untrustworthy

26%

It’s just a political stunt

24%

Not sure yet

12%

It's not going nearly far enough

34%

Some of the moves are extreme but necessary

12%

I'm not sure

8%

Someone needs to shut DOGE down

43%

Yes! Too expensive, too many services

31%

Cable was better—at least it was simple

25%

I just pirate now, like everyone else

36%

No, more options = better content

7%

Which Is the Best Chatbot?

512 Voters

ChatGPT

40%

Claude

18%

Perplexity

10%

DeepSeek

24%

Other (Let us know in the comments below!)

5%