Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Internet Trust
Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Internet Trust Web3 promises a shift in how we exchange value, verify identity, and control data. It seeks to place trust in code and networks rather than in a single company. In practice, that means more transparent rules, auditable records, and user empowerment. Today, trust often comes from trusted institutions: banks, platforms, or governments. When these gatekeepers falter, user trust sags. Blockchain and smart contracts offer an alternative: shared ledgers and programmable rules that run as written, across many computers. If designed well, outcomes become more predictable and harder to manipulate. ...