Web 2 vs. Web 3: What It Means and Why It Matters

In this video, we explore the meaning of Web 2 and Web 3, explain their differences, and highlight the applications for each.

Last Updated: April 11, 2024

While Web 2 caters to the current internet generation, Web 3 is the semantic web. This video explores these two concepts, their differences, and their possible applications. The Internet has progressed rapidly from the early days of Web 1, which included static texts and visuals, to the current version – Web 2. We are entering the Web 3 era, where value and data will easily move across decentralized platforms with distributed ownership and control. But, what else does Web 3 feature? How is it different from Web 2? 

 

Timestamps

0:00Opens a new window – Introduction

0:06Opens a new window – What is web evolution?

1:14Opens a new window – The evolution of Web 1 (1990-2005)

2:07Opens a new window – The evolution of Web 2 (2006-present)

3:05Opens a new window – The evolution of Web 3 (fast approaching)

In our next video, we look at some of the major differences between Web 2 and Web 3.

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Neha Pradhan Kulkarni
Neha Pradhan Kulkarni

Technology Editor, Spiceworks Ziff Davis

Neha Pradhan Kulkarni is our Technology Editor. She oversees coverage of IT leadership, digital transformation, cloud, data security, and emerging technologies. Neha is in charge of tech interview series called Tech Talk and Ask the CXO. She has previously worked for Dentsu Aegis Network's iProspect and Ugam. When she is not reading or writing, you can find her traveling to new places, interacting with new people, and engaging in debates. You can reach her at neha.pradhan@swzd.com
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