The next frontier in Internet evolution, Web 3.0, promises a permission-less, decentralized open source alternative that will transform computation, data storage, and peer-to-peer transactions.
How The Future Internet Will Change The World WEB 3.0
1. HOW THE FUTURE INTERNET WILL CHANGE
THE WORLD: WEB 3.0
Tuğçe ARSLAN
2. In 2021, brand–
new technical
terms entered
our lives.
Cryptocurrencies
have
become more
involved in
investments.
The Metaverse
universe
expanded, even
land sales began.
What makes all
this possible is
WEB 3.0, the
internet of the
future.
The Power of the Internet is in the
Hands of the User: WEB 3.0
The main idea behind the “third version” of the internet, ac-
cording to its proponents, is to bring together various Blockchain
technologies (Cryptocurrency, NFTs, etc.) to create an internet
network that is less dependent on the five big tech companies.
Like other trendy internet terms like “Metaverse” and even
“Artificial Intelligence,” WEB 3.0 has caused quite a stir in some
circles even though it doesn’t exist yet. Still, just like these tech-
nologies, billions of dollars are spent to make them a reality.
Can WEB 3.0 Decentralize The Internet?
It’s possible that getting regulated to compete against big
tech companies or make those companies more accountable for
mistakes will make the internet better. In this context, a decentral-
ized network is a definite plus.
For artists, musicians, and other creators, it’s also possible
that a direct–consumer relationship is better than, for example,
Spotify, which has been criticized for not paying artists enough.
Similar issues exist with Instagram and Reddit, both hubs where
artwork is shared without attribution or payment to the artist, or
TikTok, where black creators do not receive royalties for their
dances.
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3. For some artists, NFTs are a way to monetize digital art. Copyrights can be placed directly
inside the artwork, so the producer gets a share every time the artwork is sold.
“This gives strength to the manufacturer,” said Chris Torres, creator of Nyan Cat, who re-
cently sold the image as an NFT.
But WEB 3.0 has not come close to this goal, and the existence of such a need is question-
able. Musicians can be paid relatively by selling physical media and artists through commis-
sions. Blockchain is not inherently necessary, except in a world where free digital services have
become the norm or at least free access to digital services.
NFTs (immutable tokens) are an excellent example of WEB 3.0 advocates’ ideas becoming
a reality. These tokens are essentially digital receipts for online artworks. Users only have the
ticket, not the painting itself.
NFT buyers have had well–documented difficulties retaining their purchases, such as the
disappearance of pages on OpenSea, one of the largest NFT markets. In addition, ownership
of NFT is centrally managed, not by the user, but by a new central authority.
What Are the Risks of WEB 3.0?
The future of WEB 3.0 is connected with the increasing digitization of our lives and even
the metaverse, depending on the level of development technology companies have made; In
this way, besides the real world, a virtual world with its economy and digital goods exists.
Blockchain, NFTs, and other technologies could lead to digital landlordism. Currently, dig-
ital real estate is being sold to millions in preparation for a future that doesn’t exist yet. This is
what many critics of WEB 3.0 fear: Power passed into the hands of a new group of administra-
tors rather than a decentralized internet.
When introducing the metaverse, Meta said, “Just like the internet, there is a metaverse with
or without Facebook. It won’t be built overnight,” and it won’t be built by a single company. But
the billion–dollar tech giant, overtaken by Apple and Google in WEB 3.0 hardware competi-
tion, is keen to place itself at the center of what it believes is the future of the internet.
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