The relationship between Web2 and Web3 is evolving through gradual adaptation rather than outright conflict. Major platforms like Google, Apple, and Meta recognize that blockchain technologies can’t be ignored, but they aim to integrate them within strict regulatory frameworks to minimize risk.
Over the next few years, we’ll likely see hybrid models emerge: Web2 apps offering Web3 features (such as wallets or NFTs) with simplified user interfaces that hide technical complexity. This will drive broader adoption, especially as regulatory clarity improves in the U.S. and Europe.
At the same time, fully decentralized Web3 projects will continue to exist, though their growth may be slower due to usability challenges. The result is expected to be a dual ecosystem, where Web2 acts as the accessible gateway for mainstream users, while Web3 preserves its core values of decentralization and autonomy.
In this sense, the relationship is not purely competitive but rather a mix of adoption and containment, balancing innovation with compliance.
