Refers to a social web in which no single entity (or small group of entities) controls the Internet. The decentralized web is focused on principles of self-determination of users who have their own data and join the network seeking new practices around sovereignty, openness, protection of their data, and censorship-resistance. The decentralized Internet is also known as Web3 or the Dweb. Unlike the current Web (Web2) which relies on centralized servers, clouds, and platforms, Web3 embraces blockchain, peer-to-peer networks, and distributed storage. In Web3, ownership and control are distributed among users. This places ownership of personal data back into the hands of individuals rather than companies, which many contend take data from individuals and track both user's data and data from user's networks without permission.