A Simple Approach to the New Gen.

4 min readJan 17, 2023

Web 3.0, which has commonly been referred to as the decentralized web, is the next level in the development of the internet. It promises to give consumers more ownership and control over their data. It is based on the concept of decentralization, which is also a core tenet of blockchain technology, enabling the development of decentralized applications (dApps) that are capable of functioning without the use of any form of intermediary. Let’s get into it.

What is Web 3.0?

Given that the space is still rather new, there is no universal definition for what Web 3.0 means yet, but there are core things that have to be mentioned when trying to explain Web 3.0.

As mentioned earlier, it is the latest version, stage, or level of the internet as we know it. With powerful concepts such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and so on, the web3 industry shows us a new and amazing side to the internet.

Little Bit of History

The concept of a decentralized web goes as far back as Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, who originally thought of a web where users would have more control over their data. However, worries about security and privacy have arisen due to the centralized nature of the internet, where big businesses control access to information.

A new chance for building a decentralized web was made possible with the advent of blockchain technology in 2008 with the launch of the Bitcoin Blockchain. The emergence of Ethereum in 2015, which popularized smart contracts, also elevated the vision of a decentralized web even further.

Features of Web 3.0

Now that we know what it actually means, let us discuss some features that make the new space so unique and mainstream.

Decentralization: due to the very nature of this concept, which allows information to be managed by thousands of people in a network, there is no single point of control or failure.
Control over Data: Users have complete control over their data and can decide whether or not to share it with others.
Interoperability: This feature would allow seamless communication and interaction between several decentralized applications built on the blockchain network.
Security: Based on the decentralized nature of Web 3.0, having no single point of control makes it much more secure than the present web.

Benefits of Web 3.0

Naturally, we can start to see benefits from the lists of features provided, but just to shed more light on it, let us look at a few more.

Privacy: Since users are able to own and control how their data is being used, this allows privacy to become a norm, as the power lies in their hands.
Censorship-resistant: Because there is no single point of authority or control, no one or company can censor any information being put available on the blockchain.
Trust: Web 3.0 enables interactions without the need for mutual trust because trustless agreements may be made via smart contracts.

Limitations of Web 3.0

Each time something is discovered, it is highly necessary to take a look at the negative implications and not just the positive ones.

Complexity: Web 3.0’s underlying technology can be very much difficult for non-technical users to understand, making it an issue for beginners looking to break into the space.
Scalability: The existing infrastructure cannot support as many transactions as centralized systems can, which could become an issue.
Regulations: For Web 3.0 to be completely accepted, regulatory issues still need to be resolved.

Use Cases

The possibilities available in the Web3 space are close to infinite, there are tons of things that can go right if built and planned properly. Here are some use cases of what can go right in the web3 space.

Online Marketplaces: Web 3.0 can be used to build decentralized online markets that enable direct communication between customers and sellers without the use of middlemen like Amazon or eBay.
Gaming: It can be used to build decentralized gaming platforms that allow users to trade and own in-game goods without the usage of centralized servers.
Identity Management: Web 3.0 enables the development of decentralized identity management systems that provide users total control over their personal data.

Summary

Web 3.0 can simply be defined as the new stage of the internet that allows users to own and control their data unlike before when big companies had access to it all. The launch of the Bitcoin Blockchain in 2008 and the advent of smart contracts in 2015 by Ethereum are the two major events that have made the Web3 space become so popular over the years. Features of web3 include decentralization and interoperability. It also comes with its own negative sides such as complexity and scalability.

So, there you have it, I hope you have learned a thing or two about Web 3.0 (hopefully more), my name is Lawwee, and thank you for reading my post, you can connect with me via the information below, and send a DM if there is anything you’d like to talk about or ask.

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