Explaining Web 3.0 to beginners in plain English
Tags: web3, webdev, blockchain, tutorial
Published: 2022-11-12 01:06:01


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Imagine searching for a game console on google, then later when surfing the internet you begin to see ads about the game console on every website you go to. It basically looks like the internet is spying on you and there seem to be no privacy. Well, all these are happening because we are in the era of web2.0. Let me explain.

It all started in 1994 when Web 1.0 was introduced, basically, Web 1.0 was just Read-only content that was not interactable, it looked like a huge Wikipedia page.

After a few years in 2004, Web 2.0 was introduced which made the internet much more interactive because of developments in web technologies like Javascript, HTML5, and CSS3 which made it possible to build web platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Wikipedia, and many more. Furthermore, when we seek out data or information from any web platform on the internet simultaneously and unknowingly we also provide them with information related to our choices and interests which are stored in cookies, which later they sell to companies that use this information to suggest ads. This is how you see ads about your interests on the internet.

One major concern with Web 2.0 is privacy, these privacy loopholes can be solved with apps like Tor or even the incognito mode on browsers but these are only temporary solutions and there can be fluctuations in their reliability. The privacy issue can be changed for everyone with the help of Web 3.0.

**What is Web 3.0?**

Web 3.0 is the next step in the evolution of the internet, allowing it to process data with near-human intelligence through the use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and Blockchain technologies that can run innovative programs to help users by providing them with their relevant choices. It is a significant step for Open, Trusting, and Permissionless networks.

To further explain what Web 3.0 is we must explore the 4 key features of Web 3.0;

- **Decentralization**: Blockchain will help decentralize data storage while also establishing trust in the virtual world. Because We 3.0 allows information to be retrieved based on its content, it can be kept in several locations simultaneously, making it decentralized. This would dismantle the vast databases currently maintained by internet giants like Google and Facebook, giving more power over to the people.

- **Trustful and Permissionless**: This means participants will be able to interact directly without the need for a trusted intermediary or permission from a governing body. Dues to this, you can access any data relevant to your choice without any permission from any other node or third party. For example, if you’re researching for some data you don’t need to accept its cookies or you don’t need to provide any sort of details as there is a trustful bond between you and the web.

- **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning**: Through technology based on semantic web ideas and natural language processing, computers will be able to understand the information in the same way that people do. For example, “I love Paris” and “I ❤️ Paris” are different in syntax but are very similar in semantics. This will help to achieve more relevant content and will provide ease with internet browsing.

- **Connectivity and Ubiquity**: The internet will be accessible to everyone, anywhere, at any time because IoT (Internet of Things) technology will launch in several new smart devices, these internet-connected devices will no longer be limited to PCs and smartphones as they were in Web 2.0.

If this explanation is too simple for you then let me give you a more techie version;

> Web 3.0 is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of fraud or third-party interference.
> Web 3.0 is powered by a decentralized network of nodes, each of which maintains a copy of the blockchain. The nodes work together to validate and relay transactions, ensuring the network remains secure and trustworthy.
> Web 3.0 is an open-source project that is constantly being improved by a community of passionate developers. It is free to use and anyone can contribute to the project.
> Web 3.0 is the future of the internet. It is a decentralized platform that enables trustless applications to be built on top of it. With Web 3.0, there is no need for central authorities or intermediaries. This makes it possible to create censorship-resistant applications that can never be shut down.
> Web 3.0 is an exciting platform that has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet. It is still in its early stages, but it has already attracted much attention from developers and investors.

What to learn more?
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tZFQs7qBfQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tZFQs7qBfQ)
https://coinscreed.com/web-3-0-beginners-guide-explained.html

I’m just beginning my journey in Web 3.0 and I will be sharing my journey as I learn and develop applications for Web 3.0. So if you’re interested in Web 3.0 follow me for more Web 3.0 information.