From Web to Web3: A Brief History of the World Wide Web
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The Web, or the Internet has been in development and use for several decades, and it has evolved significantly over that time. Some key dates in the history of the Internet include:
1969: The first message was sent over the Internet, which was then known as ARPANET.
1989: Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, which made it possible to access information on the Internet through a web browser.
1990: The first web browser, called „WorldWideWeb,“ was developed.
1993: The first search engine, Archie, was created.
1994: The first online retail website, NetMarket, was launched.
1996: The first social media platform, Six Degrees, was launched.
1997: Google was founded, and eventually became the dominant search engine on the Internet.
2004: Facebook was launched, and eventually became one of the most popular social media platforms in the world.
Web2, on the other hand, began to emerge in the mid-2010s with the development of Web 2.0 technologies, such as AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), which allowed for more interactive and dynamic web applications. Some examples of popular Web 2.0 applications include blogging platforms like WordPress and Blogger, content management systems like Joomla and Drupal, and interactive websites like Wikipedia and Reddit.
Web3, which refers to the use of blockchain technology to create decentralized applications (DApps) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), began to emerge in the mid-2010s with the rise of cryptocurrencies. Some examples of popular web3 applications include decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and Kyber Network, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms like Compound and MakerDAO, and decentralized social media platforms like Steemit and Minds or Opensea.
Web3 examples: Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with each other, without the need for a central authority or third-party intermediary. Uniswap is built on the Ethereum blockchain and uses a unique liquidity pool model to facilitate trades. This means that users who provide liquidity to the platform by adding their assets to the pool can earn fees or rewards for their contribution.
Opensea is a marketplace for buying and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are unique digital assets that are verified on the blockchain. Opensea allows users to browse, buy, and sell a wide variety of NFTs, including art, collectibles, and in-game items. Like Uniswap, Opensea is built on the Ethereum blockchain and operates as a decentralized platform.
Nifty Gateway is another platform for buying and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are unique digital assets that are verified on the blockchain. Nifty Gateway allows users to browse, buy, and sell a wide variety of NFTs, including art, collectibles, and in-game items. Nifty Gateway is built on the Ethereum blockchain and operates as a decentralized platform, making it a web3 application. In addition to buying and selling NFTs, Nifty Gateway also offers a number of other services, such as NFT storage, art curation, and event management. Nift Gateway is mostly used by artists and art related projects, vs opensea being more focused on PFP or utility based projects.
Summary: It’s important to note that these terms are not universally accepted or defined, and there is some debate and variability in how they are used. However, the general idea is that the „web“ refers to the World Wide Web as a whole, „web2" refers to the second generation of the World Wide Web and the rise of interactive and social features, and „web3" refers to the use of blockchain technology to create decentralized applications.
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