Web3 is a term that refers to the next generation of the internet, which will be built on blockchain technology. The web3 movement has been likened to Web2 in that it aims to decentralize information and bring power back into the hands of individuals. But while Web2 mainly changed how we interact with each other through social media and messaging platforms, Web3 could have profound implications for industries such as health care or finance - as well as businesses at large.
It's hard to grasp the true impact of technology when it's still in its infancy. Yet, despite its youth, blockchain is already transforming industries and changing how we do business.
Blockchain may have been born out of cryptocurrency, but it has spread far beyond that initial use case with applications for almost every industry imaginable—from retail and finance to healthcare and government services. It has even managed to find its way into our personal lives with projects like uPort or Disco.xyz aiming to give us complete control over our identities on the blockchain or projects like Status giving us instant access to Ethereum dapps through our mobile phones.
As companies begin experimenting with how they can use this new technology in their own businesses, we'll likely see an exciting wave of innovation similar to what happened during the early days of web2 (the second generation internet). As more people get involved with this new technology and share their ideas for how it could improve existing processes within their organizations or industries as a whole, we're only going to see more advancements made towards making this next-generation internet a reality!
Decentralized applications (dApps) are a way to automate business logic and processes. With dapps, you can:
Blockchain technology can be used to track the provenance of a product, which is a great asset for any business. By knowing where each component in your product came from and how long it has been around, you can ensure that you are selling only high-quality goods. This way, customers will feel more confident about buying from your brand and will continue returning when they need more products or if their current ones break down.
Additionally, blockchain technology allows for transparency in transactions between businesses and their customers by showing exactly how much money is being spent on shipping costs with each order placed through your company's website (i.e., "this shirt cost $20."). The advantage here is twofold: firstly because transparency improves trust between partners which leads us straight into our next topic...
The opportunities of web3 are being realized, changing how we work and do business. The decentralized internet has a set of technologies that allow for the exchange of information without central control. This means that you can buy things, get paid for your work, or make new friends without the help of banks or governments.
How does this translate into practical terms? It means that a freelancer can find clients anywhere in the world without paying extra fees for international transactions; it means that you can use your crypto wallet to pay for services like Uber; it means that anyone with an internet connection can now spend their cryptocurrency without having to worry about banks' approval. It creates a more inclusive, borderless, and permissionless system. We are in the very early days to understand the implications of this new order, but I believe we will see this new technology create many changes in the way we interact, consume, work and live in the next 5-15 years.
Blockchain technology is not just a buzzword. It's a disruptive force that will change the way we do business. The opportunities being realized today are only the tip of an iceberg, which will grow taller and deeper as more entrepreneurs bring new ideas to life.