Complete Explanation About Web1, Web2, Web3 and Web4
Ever heard of Web1, Web2, Web3, Web4 but still confused about the differences?
Today, we break it DOWN COMPLETELY + REAL EXAMPLES so you get it in 5 minutes!
Ready? Let’s dive in!
1. WEB1: Read-Only (1991–2004)
Static internet, like a digital newspaper.
Users could only read, no interaction.
Examples:
- Old company websites (plain HTML)
- Britannica Online
- Yahoo! Directory
> “The internet was a giant brochure”
2. WEB2: Read-Write (2004–present)
The era of social media & user-generated content.
You can read + create + share.
But… your data is owned by platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok).
Examples:
- Facebook (post photos, comment)
- YouTube (upload videos)
- Instagram Reels
- Google Docs (real-time collaboration)
> “You create the content, they take the profits”
3. WEB3: Read-Write-Own (2014–present)
Decentralized internet powered by blockchain.
You own your data & digital assets (not the platform).
Key features:
- Wallet = your identity
- NFT = proof of ownership
- Smart contracts = automation without middlemen
Examples:
- Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum
- DeFi: Uniswap (swap tokens without banks)
- NFTs: Bored Ape, OpenSea
- DAOs: ConstitutionDAO (crowdfunded to buy U.S. Constitution)
- Play-to-Earn: Axie Infinity (play, earn money)
> “The internet belongs to users, not corporations”
4. WEB4: Read-Write-Execute-Interact (emerging)
Fusion of AI + IoT + Metaverse + Web3.
An internet that thinks, acts, & interacts like a human.
Core traits:
- AI as the “brain” of the web
- IoT devices communicate autonomously
- Immersive experiences (VR/AR)
- Predictive & hyper-personalized
Examples (future & prototypes):
- AI Agents: Grok, ChatGPT that run tasks (book flights automatically)
- Smart Cities: Streetlights turn on as you walk by (IoT + AI)
- Metaverse Work: Virtual office, paid in crypto
- Web4 Browsers: Brave + built-in AI assistant + wallet
> “A living internet that understands you”
CONCLUSION:
- Web1 = Newspaper
- Web2 = Facebook
- Web3 = Crypto wallet + NFTs
- Web4 = AI running your life in the metaverse
Which era are you betting on?
Reply below:
👉 “Web2 is enough”
👉 “Web3 let’s go!”
👉 “Web4 when?”
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