Hacking Humans Web 3.0 (noun) [Word Notes]
Nov 4, 2025
Discover the potential of Web 3.0 as it aims to decentralize internet interactions, shifting power from tech giants to users. Explore the contrasts between Web 1.0's static sites, Web 2.0's user-monetizing platforms, and the promising benefits of Web 3.0, including data sovereignty. However, skepticism lingers around its practicality, with voices like Elon Musk questioning whether it's more marketing hype than reality. Dive into this evolving digital landscape and its implications for the future of online engagement.
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Decentralizing Control Of The Web
- Web 3.0 aims to decentralize the internet by shifting control from big tech to peer-to-peer and blockchain systems.
- This model promises greater user sovereignty over data and challenges the data-exploitation business of Web 2.0.
From Read-Only Web To Centralized Platforms
- Web 1.0 was a read-only, static-web era while Web 2.0 evolved into interactive platforms dominated by centralized companies.
- Web 2.0's business model monetizes user participation and profile data via targeted advertising controlled by a few giants.
Why Web 3.0 Attracts Investment
- Centralization and data exploitation are inherent to Web 2.0's business model and often occur without meaningful user consent.
- Researchers and investors see demand for alternatives and are funding new identity and traffic models accordingly.