Web 3.0 (decentralized web)

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As defined by the Velocity Network Foundation, represents the next evolution of the internet, characterized by decentralized technologies like blockchain, peer-to-peer networks, and distributed data storage. In contrast to Web 2.0, where centralized platforms like social media, cloud services, and big tech companies dominate the internet, Web 3.0 seeks to put more control in the hands of individual users, promoting ownership, privacy, and security through decentralization.

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