Web 3.0 Key Terms: Beyond the Buzzwords
— A technical guide, updated Feb 2024
The web is constantly evolving, and each iteration brings new features and functionalities. Below are some key terms you need to know for Web 3.0 and other emerging tech:
Web 1.0 — Read only — The static web of the 90s, offering limited information with no user interaction. Think one-way streets with content created by few.
Web 2.0 — Read, Write — The social web powered by advancements like JavaScript, enabling platforms like YouTube and Facebook for communication, user-generated content and data sharing.
Web 2.5: A transitional phase where established Web 2.0 giants integrate Web 3.0 technologies like NFTs to adapt and compete. Think of it as a bridge to the future.
Web 3.0 Read, Write, Own — The future web powered by AI, aiming for intelligent content creation and user interaction, and ownership of data through blockchain.
Decentralization: Web 3.0’s core principle, shifting power and control from corporations to individuals through technologies like blockchain.
Blockchain: A distributed ledger technology used in Web 3.0 for secure and transparent data storage and ownership, like with NFTs.
Open Browsers: Accessible, non-restricted browsers crucial for the open and decentralized nature of Web 3.0.
Cross-Platform Applications: Applications accessible across different devices and platforms, regardless of the underlying operating system.
I try to add to this glossary after each new article with new buzz words. Please comment or reach out if I’m missing something you’d like to learn about.
