Hello everyone! Today, the cryptocurrency challenge will introduce the increasingly discussed concept of 'Web3.0'. Web3.0 refers to the third era of the internet, closely related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, aiming to make the internet more open and decentralized. What are the differences between Web3.0 and the Web1.0 and Web2.0 we used before? Today, we'll use a metaphor to help everyone understand the relationship between these three!
Web1.0: Static Information Display 📄
Imagine Web1.0 as a 'library'. In the era of Web1.0 (from the 1990s to the early 2000s), websites were mostly static. Website owners acted like librarians, uploading various information to the internet, and users were like library visitors, only able to 'read' this content without interacting or modifying it. At that time, websites did not have user-generated content; users could only receive information in one direction.
Metaphor: Web1.0 is like going to a library to find books; once you find the content, you can only read it and cannot change or add your own opinions.
Web2.0: User-Generated Content Social Platforms 🌐
Web2.0 is a 'social square'. By the time of Web2.0 (from the mid-2000s to now), users could not only receive content but also generate and share content, forming two-way interactions. Various social platforms (like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) gradually emerged, allowing everyone to become a content creator. The core feature of this era is interaction and community, making the internet more active.
Metaphor: Web2.0 is like arriving at an open square where everyone can freely speak, express opinions, and interact with others.
Web3.0: Decentralized User Autonomous Network 🕸️
Web3.0 is the 'community autonomous village' of the internet. In the era of Web3.0, users are not only visitors and creators on the internet but also part of the internet, having control and decision-making power over their data. Blockchain technology decentralizes data, meaning users' data is no longer controlled by large tech companies but is owned by the users themselves. For example, users can use digital identities to move between platforms without worrying about their data being shared or misused.
Metaphor: Web3.0 is like living in an autonomous village where villagers collectively own and manage the community, no longer controlled by a single authority, allowing individuals to control their own data and participate in community decision-making.
Summary
Web3.0 is a new stage of the internet that allows us not only to enjoy interaction and creation but also to control our own data and online identity. In the future, Web3.0 may bring a fairer and safer online environment, allowing every user to participate and govern. I hope today's introduction helps everyone understand the concept and evolution of Web3.0 better! [Accumulated 8/100]