🧾 Web 1.0: The Read-Only Web

Era: 1989–2004(en.wikipedia.org)

  • Content: Static HTML pages with minimal interactivity
  • User Role: Passive consumers
  • Examples: Early websites like Apple (1993), Amazon (1994), and Yahoo! (1994)
  • Features: Frames, tables, and basic hyperlinks(lxahub.com, lifewire.com)

Web 1.0 was characterized by static content delivery, where users could only read information without any interaction. (geeksforgeeks.org)

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Web 2.0: The Social Web

Era: 2004–Present(time.com)

  • Content: Dynamic and user-generated
  • User Role: Active participants and content creators
  • Examples: Facebook, YouTube, Wikipedia
  • Features: AJAX, JavaScript frameworks, and APIs(geeksforgeeks.org)

Web 2.0 introduced interactivity, allowing users to create and share content, leading to the rise of social media platforms. (simplilearn.com)

🔗 Web3: The Decentralized Web

Era: Emerging (2015–Present)(reddit.com)

  • Content: Decentralized and user-owned
  • User Role: Owners and stakeholders
  • Examples: Ethereum, IPFS, and decentralized applications (DApps)
  • Features: Blockchain technology, smart contracts, and token-based economies(coinswitch.co, cointelegraph.com, en.wikipedia.org)

Web3 aims to return control of the internet to users by leveraging decentralized technologies, enhancing privacy, and reducing reliance on centralized authorities.

📊 Comparison Table

Feature Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Web3
User Interaction Read-only Read and write Read, write, and own
Content Generation Company-generated User-generated User-owned
Data Storage Centralized Centralized Decentralized
Monetization Ads Ads and subscriptions Tokens and crypto
Control Webmasters Platform owners Users and communities (linkedin.com, coinswitch.co, en.wikipedia.org, lifewire.com, aws.amazon.com, en.wikipedia.org, wired.com, en.wikipedia.org, nypost.com)

🚀 Getting Started with Web3

To explore the decentralized web, consider using a Web3-compatible browser like iBrowe, which offers integrated wallet support and enhanced privacy features.

Note: The information provided is based on current understanding and may evolve as Web3 technologies develop further.