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web3 introduction

what IS "WEb 3"?

“Using ideas like decentralization, blockchain technology, and token-based economics, Web3 proposes a new version of the World Wide Web. Some journalists and engineers have compared it to Web 2.0, where they claim that content and data are concentrated in a select few businesses that are frequently referred to as “Big Tech.” Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum, popularized the phrase “Web3″ in 2014, and venture capital firms, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and major technological businesses began to show interest in the concept in 2020.”

AUTOMATED PROTOCOLS

Web3 is a system of automated protocols and technologies that enable interactions between users and applications without an intermediary. It is a network of distributed computing nodes that enable the execution of transactions and functions with no central authority or thirdparty involvement. With Web3, users can interact with applications and services through automated contracts, oracles, and distributed ledger technology such as blockchain. This eliminates the need for costly, timeconsuming manual processes, making the entire system much more efficient and costeffective. These protocols can also be used to manage data, create smart contracts, store digital assets, and much more.

COMPLETELY TRUSTLESS

Web3 is a trustless system, meaning that users do not have to rely on any thirdparty or centralized authority to verify and validate transactions and operations. Instead, users can use verifiable digital signatures and decentralized consensus mechanisms to ensure the integrity of the system. This trustless approach allows users to remain in control of their data, assets, and operations and helps to eliminate the risk of a single point of failure. This also helps to ensure that users can trust the accuracy and validity of their transactions, making Web3 a secure and reliable platform for conducting digital operations.

INHERENTLY DECENTRALIZED

Web3 is a decentralized system, meaning that it is not controlled by any single entity. Instead, it is powered by a network of distributed nodes that are able to collectively verify and validate transactions and operations. This distributed approach helps to ensure that data, assets, and operations remain secure and that no single point of failure exists. Additionally, this decentralization helps to ensure that users are always in control of their data, assets, and operations and that no centralized authority can interfere with or manipulate their operations. This makes Web3 an ideal platform for conducting secure and reliable digital operations.

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