The Driving Forces Behind Web 3 Growth

Introduction

The term Web 2.0 encompasses the phenomenon whereby a multitude of individuals contribute an increased amount of material to cater to a growing audience, according to Simplilearn (Simplilearn, 2023). Web 1.0 is characterized by a limited number of content creators who provide material intended for a wider audience. Web 2.0 places more emphasis on user engagement and active participation compared to its predecessor, Web 1.0, which primarily centered on passive consumption of content.

The user's experience plays a pivotal role in the context of Web 2.0. This phenomenon pertains to the establishment of social media platforms, collaborative efforts, and the development of communal networks. In contemporary society, a significant proportion of individuals see Web 2.0 as the prevailing paradigm for engaging with online platforms.

Web 3, also referred to as Web3.0 (Edelman, 2021; Alford, 2021; Khoshafian, 2021), is a notion for a new version of the World Wide Web that integrates principles such as decentralization, blockchain technology, and token-based economics (Fenwick & Jurcys, 2022). Some engineers and journalists have made the comparison between it and Web 2.0, in which they claim that data and information are centralized in a small number of businesses that are collectively referred to as “Big Tech.”(Mak, 2021). In 2014, Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum, came up with the name “Web3,” and by 2021, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, big technological businesses, and venture capital firms were showing interest in the concept .(Mak, 2021; Read, 2021). The ideas of Web3 were introduced for the first time in the year 2013 (Bodrenko_1, 2013; Bodrenko_2, 2013). Concerns have been raised about the potential for a smaller number of investors and people to accumulate an excessive amount of wealth (Kastrenakes, 2021), as well as the potential for an increased breach of personal privacy as a result of increased data collecting (NRP, 2021).

According to an article published in TechoPedia (TechnoPedia, 2023), Web3 is seen as the subsequent stage of the World Wide Web (WWW). This platform offers users the opportunity to engage with a novel user interface that provides access to a diverse range of resources, including papers, apps, and multimedia content. The concept of Web 3 is still undergoing development, resulting in a lack of consensus over its precise definition. The terminology surrounding the subject matter remains uncertain, since prominent analysis organizations like as Forrester, Gartner, and IDC exhibit inconsistency in their use of either “Web3” or “Web 3.0.”

However, it is important to note that Web 3.0 is expected to revolve on the concept of decentralization and is anticipated to include advanced blockchain technology. In addition, the implementation will use machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to enhance the intelligence and adaptability of the web interface.

In the realm of web development, the significant influence of Web3 cannot be disregarded. The emergence of this novel paradigm signifies a substantial transformation in the construction and engagement of online apps. The emergence of a new phase in the development of the Internet, sometimes denoted as Web 3.0, envision a virtual domain whereby the information you engage with is tailored specifically to your own tastes and areas of interest.

There is an expectation that Web 3.0 will be affected by:

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  The use of open-source technologies will be employed in the construction of content platforms.

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  The adoption of a trustless approach, whereby Zero Trust, would lead to the extension of network security measures to the edges.

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  The distributed nature of interaction among devices, users, and services enables the possibility of operating without the need for clearance from a centralized authority.