Web3

The next version of the internet where you own your data and digital stuff. Companies can't control your accounts or content.

Example

Logging into apps with your crypto wallet instead of creating accounts with email and password on each company's servers.

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Core Concepts

⚖️Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3

Featureweb1web2web3
Era1990s-2000s2000s-2020s2020s+
InteractionRead onlyRead + WriteRead + Write + Own
Data ControlWebsite ownerPlatform (Google, Meta)You
IdentityAnonymousEmail/social loginWallet address
PaymentsCredit cardsPayment appsNative crypto
Trust ModelTrust websitesTrust platformsVerify via code

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