On the simplest level, web3 can allow us to “bring our whole selves” to platforms without fear of scrutiny or judgment by aggregating our online data and sharing the parts we find relevant to receive better recommendations and find better opportunities.

Web3 was born out of a desire to decentralize the control and ownership that characterized Web2. It was a response to the centralization and monopolistic tendencies of the Web2 era, where a few giant corporations held the reins of power.

The core principle of Web3 was simple: users should have ownership and control over their data, digital assets, a... See more