Web 3.0

 

What is web 3.0?

TechTarget defines web 3.0 as the third generation of internet services for websites and applications that will focus on using a machine-based understanding of data to provide a data-driven and Semantic Web; the ultimate goal of web 3.0 is to create more intelligent, connected and open websites.

But before we talk about web 3.0 further, let's look at the other web technologies.

Web 1.0

This is the first stage of the World Wide Web revolution (WWW) and is also referred to as read-only web. The web began as an informational place for people to broadcast their information and only allowed users to search for information and read it. There are no advertisements while surfing on the web and is mainly used for personal websites. It has static web pages and uses basic Hypertext Mark-Up Language

Web 2.0

This is basically the social web. It contains tools and platforms for people to share their perspectives, opinions, thoughts and experiences. Web 2.0 applications tend to be more interactive with the end-user. “Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the internet as a platform, and any attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform.”– Tim O’Reilly.

Web 3.0 is characterised by some exiting features; 

Semantic Web

The next evolution of the Internet involves the semantic web. The Semantic Web will improve web technologies to generate, share and combine content through search and analysis based on the ability to understand the meaning of words, not keywords or figures.

Artificial Intelligence

By combining this capability with natural language processing computers will understand information just like humans, delivering faster and more relevant results. They are getting smarter to meet the wants of their users.

3D Graphics
More information connection
Ubiquity - Content is accessible by multiple applications

There is no clear definition or unique explanation of web 3.0. I think to really understand what it is we will have to wait a while longer. Then, we shall be able to compare it with web 1.0 and web 2.0 and see the notable differences.