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noun
Web2 refers to the current generation of the internet characterized by interactive, user-generated content and centralized platforms. In Web2, users can publish content, engage on social media, and access dynamic services—but their data and digital identities are typically controlled by corporations. While Web2 enabled mass connectivity and innovation, it also raised concerns around privacy, censorship, and data ownership.
Web Evolution Timeline
- Web1 (Read-Only)
1990s – Early 2000s
Static websites with limited interaction. Users could only read content. Decentralized infrastructure, but no social or personalized experiences. - Web2 (Read & Write)
Mid-2000s – Present
Interactive, user-generated content through social media, blogs, and cloud platforms. Centralized control by tech giants. Data monetization and user tracking became widespread. - Web3 (Read, Write & Own)
Emerging – Present & Future
Decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, NFTs, and DAOs. Users own their data, identities, and digital assets via blockchain technologies. Trustless, transparent, and community-driven.