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Web3 refers to a concept for a decentralized internet that incorporates concepts such as decentralization, blockchain technologies, tokenomics, and privacy-enhancing technologies, aiming to create a more open and democratic online ecosystem. This idea is often contrasted with Web 2.0, where user-generated content is controlled by a small group of companies referred to as Big Tech. Web3 combines smart contract platforms, peer-to-peer networks, and cryptographic mechanisms, but also involves trade-offs in scalability, interoperability, and governance. As a concept, web3 has been described as a buzzword, with its inception date tracing back to 2014, and has been the subject of both interest and criticism, with some expressing concerns over its potential impact on the current internet landscape, as discussed by experts like [[tim-berners-lee|Tim Berners-Lee]].