🌐 Web1: Static Web – “Reading is the main thing” (1990–2004)
Characteristics: Web1 is the first stage of the Internet, where users mainly read information from static web pages.Medium
Features: Content is created by developers and there is no interaction from users.
Examples: Websites like Yahoo! Directories, GeoCities, and simple forums.
🌐 Web2: Interactive Web – “Read and Write” (2004–present)
Characteristics: Web2 marks a shift with the ability for users to interact and share content.
Features: Users can create content, comment, share, and interact on social media platforms.Binance
Examples: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram.
Limitations: User data is often controlled by large companies, leading to concerns about privacy and information security.
🌐 #Web3 : Decentralized Web – “Read, Write, and Own” (In Development)
Characteristics: Web3 is the next generation of the Internet, using blockchain technology to create a decentralized environment where users have ownership of their data and digital assets.
Features:
Decentralized: Data and applications are not controlled by a single entity.
Data Ownership: Users control and own their personal data.
Peer-to-Peer Transactions: Make transactions directly without a middleman.
Examples: Decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, DAOs.
