Web 1, Web 2, and Web 3... with my words and the words of ChatGPT.

What is the difference between Web 1, Web 2, and Web 3? This article will explain it using the words of ChatGPT, but if you want the short version, read at my very own version first.

Have you ever heard about Windows 1? It was the first version of Windows, but it didn't gain much popularity. Then came Windows 2, which still remained hidden and not so well-known. The big breakthrough came with Windows 3 which contained windows and multitasking opportunities. This was followed by Windows 95, and the rest is history.

What is the relationship between this and Web 1, Web 2, and Web 3? It is the development that is the keyword. Web 1 was about static websites where you went to find information. This was the first version.

Then came the second version, Web 2, which was dynamic websites that contained information, but you could also communicate with the websites and share information through websites and social media sites such as Facebook. In other words, Web 2 gave you more options than just reading, but also communicating.

What is Web 3? It is still not a 100% definition of this word, but most people agree that it is further development of the web, and a new web in which the creator also owns the content. In other words, you don't post your own stuff to Facebook and lose your rights, but you still own the content. Web 3 is also about decentralization, and blockchains often have a central role in this. All data isn't on one centralized server, but they are spread around the world, making both the data and the organization decentralized.

According to ChatGPT

Web 1.0 (The Static Web):

• Web 1.0, also known as the "Static Web," refers to the early days of the internet, roughly from the inception of the World - Wide Web in the early 1990s to the late 1990s.
• Web 1.0 websites were primarily static and one-way, meaning they provided information to users, but there was limited interactivity.
• HTML was the primary technology used, and websites mainly consisted of text and basic images.
• Search engines like Yahoo! and AltaVista were the primary tools for finding information.
• E-commerce was limited, and social interaction on the web was minimal.

Web 2.0 (The Social Web):

• Web 2.0 emerged in the late 1990s and gained prominence in the 2000s, representing a shift towards more interactive and user-centric web experiences.
• Key features of Web 2.0 include user-generated content, social networking, and increased interactivity.
• Technologies such as AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) allowed for dynamic and responsive web applications.
• Websites like Facebook, YouTube, and Wikipedia exemplify the Web 2.0 era, as they encouraged user participation, content creation, and sharing.
• Web 2.0 marked a transition from static websites to more dynamic, social, and community-driven online platforms.

Web 3.0 (The Semantic Web or Decentralized Web):

• Web 3.0 is a concept that is still evolving and refers to the next generation of the web, emphasizing data interoperability, decentralization, and enhanced intelligence.
• The Semantic Web is a subset of Web 3.0, focusing on making web content machine-readable and semantically meaningful. This enables better data integration and more intelligent applications.
• Decentralization is a fundamental aspect of Web 3.0, with blockchain technology often playing a role in creating trust and security in online interactions.
• Web 3.0 aims to create a more open and user-controlled web, where individuals have more ownership and control over their data and interactions.
• Emerging technologies like the blockchain, decentralized apps (DApps), and the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) are associated with Web 3.0.