Dive into the decentralized world. Understand the core concepts behind the technology shaping the next generation of the internet.
Learn MoreImagine a shared, immutable digital ledger distributed across many computers. That's the essence of blockchain. Each 'block' contains a batch of transactions, and they are chained together using cryptography.
Web3 represents the next evolution of the internet, built upon blockchain technology. It shifts power from large platforms back to users, emphasizing decentralization, ownership, and privacy.
(Approx. 1990-2004)
The "Read-Only" Web. Static websites, limited interaction. Think personal websites, early blogs.
(Approx. 2004-Present)
The "Read-Write" / Social Web. Dynamic content, user-generated content, social media, mobile apps. Dominated by large platforms.
(Emerging Now)
The "Read-Write-Own" Web. Decentralized, user ownership via tokens, blockchain-based identity, enhanced privacy & security.
Information and control are spread across a network, not held by a single entity. This increases resilience and reduces censorship.
Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They run on the blockchain, automating processes.
Digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). Often used as incentives or for transactions within blockchain networks.
Unique digital assets representing ownership of items like art, collectibles, or virtual land, verified on a blockchain.
Applications that run on a peer-to-peer network (like a blockchain) rather than a single server. More resistant to censorship and downtime.
Web3 aims to give users control over their data and digital assets, often through wallet management and token holdings.