Evolution of Human race
The first human ancestors was said to have appeared between five million and seven million years ago (probably from apelike creatures) in Africa, since then, the human race have been in existence and always evolving around their environment in terms of survival and adaptation, with technology not left out, the earliest technology developed then by humans were stone tools, through chipping of rocks, humans were able to make axes, knives, arrowheads etc.
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With the basic ideas of this early ages tools, humans have now evolved into more sophisticated tools such as knives (with handles – chef’s, cleaver, utility etc), arrowheads (bullet point, blunt point, field point etc), bomb, guns etc. This doesn’t end there, humans races evolved from horses as means of transportation to the different kinds of transportation (air, water, sea and land). The first known means of getting fire then was by scratching two stones together but now it’s just by the use of lighter, matches and others.
In computing, the first mechanical computer The Babbage Difference Engine was designed by Charles Babbage whose size was 15m long, but currently, the human race have evolved so well to have a computer with the smallest size of 0.33mm. This doesn’t stop there, the computer now have an interconnected network using standardized communication protocols called the “internet” which can be use to explore on the “World Wide Web” (WWW) which is information system.
Technology at it’s peak
From saving money in a pot to saving in banks and now to saving it as a virtual currency in a digital wallet, technology have shown the human race what it’s capable of. From going miles to a friend house just to have a conversation to just texting on social media. It is not an understatement to say that technology is improving so well.
We can’t reach the peak of technology, all we do is to upgrade and move along with the beauty technology is offering as there will never be a peak. We will never stop thinking of new ideas which is why there is a need to follow the trend (remember from 2G signal to 5G signal). This brings about the case study of transferring web2 to web3.
Web2 – What it is and the impact?
It is hard to conceive of an area of human history that has seen such rapid and far-reaching evolution as the World Wide Web. The Internet has progressed rapidly from the early days of Web1, which included static texts and visuals, to the version – Web2 from there to the current Web3 era.
The Web1 which is the first version of the internet (1990-2005). It is through Web1 that computer professionals manage and execute communication among themselves, all on a decentralized channel. A content delivery network which allow users to express their thoughts, opinions or messages.
This is the centralized web version which have move to the next generation of the internet. It allow users to collect, generate and distribute data with just one click. Hundreds of apps are introduced serving a unique purpose on the internet.
Another feature the Web2 introduce is allowing users to create and distribute on a global networks. Social media channel such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp are examples of Web2 platforms. Apart from sharing of content, the Web2 also bring ease to how music and video snippets are shared.
Impact so far – with the internet acting as an open forum, this have bring about ease in accessing and storing data, and ease of communication. Unfortunately, the expansion of social media have also causes increase in online stalking, cyber bullying, fraud, general lack of privacy and other online crimes. Also impact Web2 can have on it’s users is that host/server owner can censored Information accessible to users.
Web3 – What it is and the impact so far?
Web 3.0 is the Internet’s latest and most talked-about generation. Following 2.0, the third iteration, based on sophisticated software provide a trustworthy and data-driven UI that caters to every user. While Web2 aims to connect people, Web3 combines this data along with increasing trust. This happens because of it’s decentralization. It creates a decentralized ecosystem where transactions and services are conducted in a peer-to-peer setup. Users own their data. Without any central authority, web3 platforms offer transparency. Web3 data is immutable, so it cannot be altered or deleted. Data cannot be leaked or stolen without the user’s consent, making it secure and tamper proof. It provides privacy to users, allowing them to control their data without third-party intervention. Web3 projects are open-source.
Web2 is good but the risk of privacy of users, security threat and peer-to-peer interactions with a middleman are few of the reasons why users needs to transfer to Web3. The Bitcoin network which serves as the framework of Web3 reinvent the way that data is stored and managed over the Internet, providing a unique set of data – a universal state layer – that is collectively managed by all nodes in the network. This unique state layer, for the first time, provides a native value settlement layer for the Internet in the absence of intermediaries. It enables true P2P transactions, and it all started with the emergence of Bitcoin. The Web3 reinvents how the Internet is wired in the backend, combining the system functions of the Internet with the system functions of computers.
All this are summarized below:
- More privacy. Web 3.0 prioritize security and privacy over surveillance and control. User have complete control over their data. They have the option of sharing or keeping the information secret.
- Security. Due to blockchain technology and its autonomous structure, it is also safer than prior internet versions. Hackers will find it exceedingly tough to exploit the network, and even if they do, their activities will be logged. In a decentralized system, hacks are still plausible, although most blockchain have developed defenses against such an occurrence.
- Ubiquity. Multiple apps may access data, each device is linked to the web, and services can be accessed anywhere.
What more should be watch out for – Web4?
With the rapid growth of technology and the news surrounding the use of microchip into the human brain, it will be nice to anticipate for a new technology – Web 4.0, the next generation of the internet. It will be intuitive, and more personalized than ever before – and it’s going to change everything about how we live our lives online. Web4 will make life more easier by integrating things like artificial intelligence and virtual reality into everyday tasks like grocery shopping or booking travel reservations (including researching on things) which means less time spent doing busy work.
Conclusion
The underlying technical facilities of web3 are based on blockchain technology. Its unique characteristics are immutability, decentralized storage and information encryption. The main goal of transferring a Web2 Application to web3 is not to make everyone a crypto trader or flip NFTs. Instead, Web2 to Web3 migration will redesign and rebuild Web2 use cases to web3 versions. Users will get multiple benefits through the Web2 to Web3 migration, like high availability, compatibility, interoperability, scalability and improved user experience, to name a few. Not to mention, the services and applications in the web3 space allow users to control their data and obtain rewards with their non-custodial nature.
Author: James (aka Shoptify)
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