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.
Core Concepts
⚖️Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3
| Feature | web1 | web2 | web3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Era | 1990s-2000s | 2000s-2020s | 2020s+ |
| Interaction | Read only | Read + Write | Read + Write + Own |
| Data Control | Website owner | Platform (Google, Meta) | You |
| Identity | Anonymous | Email/social login | Wallet address |
| Payments | Credit cards | Payment apps | Native crypto |
| Trust Model | Trust websites | Trust platforms | Verify via code |