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I honestly don't know what web3 is - so I was eager to see a section titled "What is Web3" on this article's site. Turns out it's... "a buzzword made up by one

I honestly don't know what web3 is - so I was eager to see a section titled "What is Web3" on this article's site. Turns out it's... "a buzzword made up by one of the developers of Ethereum". Excellent. That clears that up then.

Hendrikto 4y ago
If you are interested in an intellectually honest discussion and actually valuable information: Web3 is like web2, but operated and owned by its users rather than centralized authorities. This is accomplished through blockchain technology. I could also give a more detailed explanation with (dis)advantages. However, I should really get back to work. Moreover, I am under the impression that you are not really interested in the truth, given that you were happy to adopt the BS "definition" from that article. If I am wrong, I would be happy to get back to you.
- taylorius 4y ago
  "you were happy to adopt the BS "definition" from that article." On the contrary - my comment was lightheartedly criticizing the article for defining web3 in a way which gives no further information, beyond what a sceptical person might already think, thus confirming their suspicions! I am very interested to hear a real definition of web3, and perhaps debate it a little, if it turns out to be debatable.
- shkkmo 4y ago
  In what way do users "operate the block chain"? Almost everyone uses centralized exchanges and centralized block chain anaylisis services. The number of users who operate their own node isn't higher than the number of users who operate their own server. This is simply a cryptobro talking point that you haven't spent the time to think critically about.
birracerveza 4y ago
That's how you know this is an informed and well-thought article.
MadeThisToReply 4y ago
Is he wrong? What is "Web3", except a trendy marketing term to make the old seem like it's new? All I hear about Web3 is that it's the future, it's the next big thing, it's blowing up, it's coming soon - but they were saying the same things five years ago about "blockchain", and none of those promises came true. The only thing that seems to have materially changed since 2017 is that "blockchain" is now rebranded as "Web3", meaning its enthusiasts can recycle the same old promises about how this stuff is definitely the next big thing and hope that no-one will say "hold on, haven't you been saying this for five years now without a single thing to show for it?"
- taylorius 4y ago
  "Is he wrong? What is "Web3", except a trendy marketing term to make the old seem like it's new?" I honestly don't know - I'd assumed there must be a lot more to it, given all the chatter.

Hendrikto 4y ago

If you are interested in an intellectually honest discussion and actually valuable information: Web3 is like web2, but operated and owned by its users rather than centralized authorities. This is accomplished through blockchain technology. I could also give a more detailed explanation with (dis)advantages. However, I should really get back to work. Moreover, I am under the impression that you are not really interested in the truth, given that you were happy to adopt the BS "definition" from that article. If I am wrong, I would be happy to get back to you.

taylorius 4y ago
"you were happy to adopt the BS "definition" from that article." On the contrary - my comment was lightheartedly criticizing the article for defining web3 in a way which gives no further information, beyond what a sceptical person might already think, thus confirming their suspicions! I am very interested to hear a real definition of web3, and perhaps debate it a little, if it turns out to be debatable.
shkkmo 4y ago
In what way do users "operate the block chain"? Almost everyone uses centralized exchanges and centralized block chain anaylisis services. The number of users who operate their own node isn't higher than the number of users who operate their own server. This is simply a cryptobro talking point that you haven't spent the time to think critically about.

birracerveza 4y ago

That's how you know this is an informed and well-thought article.

MadeThisToReply 4y ago

Is he wrong? What is "Web3", except a trendy marketing term to make the old seem like it's new? All I hear about Web3 is that it's the future, it's the next big thing, it's blowing up, it's coming soon - but they were saying the same things five years ago about "blockchain", and none of those promises came true. The only thing that seems to have materially changed since 2017 is that "blockchain" is now rebranded as "Web3", meaning its enthusiasts can recycle the same old promises about how this stuff is definitely the next big thing and hope that no-one will say "hold on, haven't you been saying this for five years now without a single thing to show for it?"

taylorius 4y ago
"Is he wrong? What is "Web3", except a trendy marketing term to make the old seem like it's new?" I honestly don't know - I'd assumed there must be a lot more to it, given all the chatter.