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What Is Web3?
Web3 is a blockchain-based internet where users own their data and assets.
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Web3 is a vision of the internet built on blockchains where users own their data, identity, and assets. This visual guide explains Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3, wallets, decentralized apps, DAOs, tokens, and the promises and criticisms of Web3.
Web3 is a blockchain-based internet where users own their data and assets.
Web1 read, Web2 read-write (platforms own data), Web3 read-write-own.
In Web3, users hold their identity, money, and content directly.
A wallet is your Web3 login and asset store, controlled by private keys.
Decentralized apps run on blockchains instead of central servers.
Self-executing code on a blockchain powers Web3 apps.
Tokens represent value, access, or ownership on a blockchain.
Fungible tokens are interchangeable; NFTs are unique.
A DAO is a community-run organization governed by token holders and code.
DeFi recreates banking — lending, trading — without intermediaries.
Web3 lets you prove who you are without a central provider.
Users pay gas to run transactions and contracts on the network.
Layer 2s scale Layer 1 blockchains for cheaper, faster transactions.
Bridges let assets and data move between blockchains.
Web3 trades convenience for ownership and censorship resistance.
Self-custody means you’re responsible — scams and lost keys are real risks.
Critics cite speculation, complexity, and unclear real-world value.
Payments, gaming, identity, and creator ownership are early wins.
Start small, protect your keys, and verify every contract.
Better UX and regulation will decide how mainstream Web3 becomes.
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