Web4: We Are AGI

Then came the mobile revolution. With the release of the iPhone in 2007, the internet became ubiquitous, accessible anytime, anywhere. This gave birth to a whole new wave of mobile applications, social sharing platforms, and real-time services, like Instagram (2010) and Snapchat (2011). The web had evolved from a desktop experience to a mobile-firs... See more

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

The defining characteristics of Web3 are decentralization, ownership, trustlessness, and the use of cryptocurrencies. Web3 enables users to own their data, digital assets, and even the governance of platforms via blockchain-based systems. It also eliminates the need for intermediaries, allowing for trustless transactions conducted through smart con... See more

Just as how Web3 could not be achieved without Web2, Web4 relies on Web3 to actualize the agentic capabilities of AI.

AI Examples in Action : A prime example of AI in governance is ai16z , a fully AI-managed venture capital DAO. Here, AI agents autonomously evaluate investment opportunities, execute trades, and manage token distributions. Within ai16z's "Virtual Marketplace of Trust," community members can provide insights, which AI then processes to refine its in... See more

But even with the decentralized control of Web3, the internet still lacked a critical component: autonomous intelligence. Web3 may have decentralized the interactions made possible by Web2, but it didn’t fully automate decision-making, content creation, or economic interactions.

Humans are required at every step of the way, and machines are merely t... See more

This may be the first time we see a shift in public perspective where automated accounts and bots are not seen as bad actors on social media, but community leaders and influencers.