A guide to Web3 architecture

The current internet is very centralised and creates challenges such as data breaches and vendor lock-ins. Web3 is a read-write-own development of the world wide web that increases data safety and provides fail-resistant services, removing power from central intermediaries. It also promises a more immersive experience for users. Before we look further at Web3, let us first reconfirm what Web 1 and Web 2 are:

·      Web1: the internet of information - HTML websites you cannot interact with

·      Web2: the internet of interactions - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., that allow you to be connected end-to-end with others

·      Web3: the new internet of value - centralisation of information is removed.

In essence, Web3 is a blockchain-based, decentralised internet allowing developers to create decentralised applications (dApps) which give users more control over their identities and assets in the virtual world of the metaverse. At a snapshot, Web3 enables:

·      distributed website infrastr…