The internet is broken. Big Tech controls everything. They own your data, your identity, and even what you see.
But that’s about to change.
Today, we’re breaking down Web3—what it is, why it matters, and how you can invest in it right now.
What is Web3?
Imagine the internet as a three-part evolution:
1️⃣ Web1 (Read-Only) – The early internet. You could read websites, but that’s it. No social media, no interactivity.
2️⃣ Web2 (Read & Write) – Today’s internet. You can read, write, and create (social media, YouTube, apps). But there’s a catch: Big Tech owns everything. Facebook, Google, Amazon—they control your data, content, and even profits.
3️⃣ Web3 (Read, Write, Own) – The next evolution. You don’t just use platforms—you own them. Instead of relying on Facebook, YouTube, or banks, Web3 runs on blockchains, giving people true ownership of their data, assets, and identity.
🚀 No middlemen.
🚀 No censorship.
🚀 No Big Tech controlling everything.
Web3 = The Internet But Owned By You.
How Web3 Works:
✅ Decentralized Social Media (You Own Your Profile)
Today, Twitter & Instagram own your content—they can ban or delete you overnight.
Web3 platforms like Lens Protocol & Farcaster let you own your social identity—no one can take it away.
✅ Decentralized Money (No More Banks)
Today, banks control your money. They freeze accounts, block payments, and take fees.
Web3 = crypto wallets (MetaMask, Phantom). You control your money, no bank needed.
✅ NFTs & Digital Ownership (You Actually Own Stuff Online)
Today, if you buy a skin in Fortnite or music on iTunes, you don’t own it.
In Web3, assets (NFTs, in-game items, music) are on-chain—meaning they’re truly yours. You can trade, sell, or take them anywhere.
✅ Smart Contracts (No Middlemen, Just Code)
Imagine if you could buy a house or take out a loan with no bank, broker, or lawyer.
Web3 smart contracts let you do this—all enforced by code, not people.
Ethereum vs. The New Wave: Is ETH Losing Ground?
Ethereum has been the backbone of Web3 for years. But a growing number of developers and investors are questioning if it can keep up.
A major crypto influencer highlighted some serious issues with Ethereum’s Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem: