WEB 3.0 — WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU ? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER ?
If you’d like an argument, here is one for you. The Internet has ushered in the greatest profound technological transformation in human history—you are mostly reading this from the comfort of your smart device— Could you do this 30 years ago? I thought as much. Your response is why we have to thank the sweet internet for everything it has simplified. Thanks to the internet, we now have sick a*s access to information and human resources in the form of remote workers. The truth is this technology has made the world a small place for me and you to connect—And maybe become friends.
But as we both know about life. If you want to maximize your potential, you have to grow. There is no magic to it. You can’t keep lifting the same weight in the gym if you are actually concerned about your growth in the gym. You have to improve; you have to lift more weights. And this is what the Internet has decided to do. O.G. added some kilos and is about to bench more with the emergence of Web 3.0.
What is Web 3.0, and why does it matter?
Let me let you in on one truth. To truly understand Web 3.0, you must understand the versions before it. You need to know how our civilization has transformed the Internet over time. Let’s get to it. Let’s start with Web 1.0.
Web 1.0
Sometimes called the "Static Web," was named so because of its Static pages. Static pages were far more frequent than dynamic HTML pages, and content was accessed from a file system rather than a database. Web 1.0, in comparison to today’s internet, could make you lose your sh*t. This technology lacked flexibility and capability. A look at Britannica Online will give you an image of how things went. Another issue with this technology was there weren’t many content developers back then— It must have really sucked. But you know, Change; our constant friend pulled up with Web 2.0 to improve the vibe on the Internet—This is where we are right now.
Web 2.0.
Crowned the "Social Web," was first coined in 1999. This term marked the transition from users consuming content to being motivated towards creating content. This situation didn’t happen because the Internet’s features were updated. It happened because a shift in thinking breezed in. Users became able to write, comment, and create posts on several sites.
This ability led to an increase in user participation and engagement. Web 2.0 brought about the birth of Facebook, Twitter, Wiki, and others. It transformed the way we access, exchange, and deliver information. Web 2.0 made it possible for me to talk to you like this. Unlike Web 3.0, all Web 2.0 data and production is still managed and maintained by a central authority. Now let's glide to Web 3.0 . Web 2.0 websites’ major difference from web 1.0 websites is. They enable users like you to create, share and collaborate by helping users communicate with other users. Back in the Web 1.0 environment, that sh*t wasn’t possible.
Web 3.0.
In this next phase, webpages will be able to process data in a sophisticated human-like manner. Using Machine learning (ML), Big Data, and decentralized ledger technology (DLT), among other incoming technology. Tim Berners-Lee, the internet inventor, dubbed Web 3.0 the Semantic Web to create a more autonomous, intelligent, and open internet.
The primary aim of Web 3.0 is to ensure that Data will be distributed in a decentralized manner. This development would significantly improve over our present internet generation (Web 2.0), where Data is mostly maintained in central databases.
Web 3.0 attempts to strip away the line between reality and the virtual by improving graphics technology and bringing three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds into high focus. 3D graphics, unlike their 2D counterparts, provide a new level of involvement not just in futuristic gaming applications like Decentraland but also in other industries such as property investment, healthcare, e-commerce, and many others.
3 Features of Web 3.0
Omnipresent
Being or having the ability to be everywhere, particularly simultaneously, is known as ubiquity or Omnipresent. In this regard, Web 2.0 is already ubiquitous since, for example, a Social media user may instantly snap and tweet an image, which becomes widespread because it is available to anyone, irrespective, as long as they have access to a social media platform.
Artificial Intelligence
Intelligent machines will emerge due to Web 3.0 technologies’ capacity to comprehend and understand the information and emotions conveyed by a set of data. Even though Web 2.0 has similar features, it is still mostly human-based, allowing for corrupt behaviors such as biased product evaluations, rigged ratings, etc.
3D graphics
Web 3.0 attempts to strip away the line between reality and the virtual by improving graphics technology and bringing three-dimensional (3D) virtual worlds into high focus. 3D graphics, unlike their 2D counterparts, provide a new level of involvement not just in futuristic gaming applications like Decentraland but also in other industries such as property investment, healthcare, e-commerce, and many others.
Why does web 3.0 matter?
It matters because a few big corporations have dominated the Internet for so long, depriving users of influence over their own data. These Big guys have asked for your personal data to access their platforms and services-They aren’t doing anything for free.
Big Techs monetize and sell your data. Explains why you see certain ads about things you discuss with your friends online just after you say it—or maybe I’m the only one Mark does this to. For real, just let me know in the comment if I’m the only one. Back to th elephant in the room.
Conclusion
Web 3.0 is something you need to be concerned about if you want to regain control over your personal data—If you wish for Mark to stop listening to those conversations.This is your chance.Web 3.0 should excite you. Once you get the gospel of decentralization, you’d recognize the relevance of Web 3.0.
