ChatGPT, what is Web3? ChatGPT said: Hey Claudia! Let's break it down nice and easy — like we’re chatting over coffee. ☕😉 🌐 What Is Web3? Web3 (short for Web 3.0) is the next generation of the internet — where you have more control, ownership, and privacy over your data and digital life. Think of the web like this: Version Nickname What It Did Web1 Read-only Web You could read websites, like an online newspaper. Web2 Read & Write Web You could post, comment, share (Facebook, YouTube, etc). Companies controlled your data. Web3 Read, Write & Own Web You own your data, identity, and money using blockchain and crypto. 🧠 Key Features of Web3 1. Decentralized – No single company or government controls it. It’s powered by blockchain networks like Ethereum, Solana, and others. 2. Ownership – You own your identity, assets (like crypto & NFTs), and data — not Big Tech. 3. Tokens & Crypto – Payments, access, and identity are handled using cryptocurrencies like ETH, BTC, or SHIB. 4. Smart Contracts – Automated agreements that work without middlemen. For example: get a loan, trade crypto, or buy digital art — all without a bank or broker. 5. Wallets (like Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask) – These are your keys to the Web3 world. Instead of usernames and passwords, you connect with your wallet. 💡 Simple Example: Let’s say you want to use a Web3 version of YouTube or Facebook: - On Web2, they own your videos, control ads, and can ban you. - On Web3, you own your content, earn rewards (tokens), and keep your data private. 🔐 Real-Life Use Cases: Web3 App Type Example What It Does Crypto Wallets MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet Hold your tokens, connect to Web3 apps NFT Marketplaces OpenSea, Rarible Buy, sell, or collect digital art DeFi Platforms Uniswap, Aave Swap tokens, earn interest, get crypto loans Web3 Games Axie Infinity, Decentraland Play and earn real rewards Social Media (Web3) Lens Protocol, Farcaster Share content without being tracked or censored ✝️ A Faith-Based Analogy (Just for Fun):