WEB2

The term Web2 refers to the second evolution of the internet allowing for reading and writing of data online. The Web2 movement started from the 2000's and was dominated by centralized platforms that brought upon the rise of social media, interactive design, cloud computing and eCommerce. This form of the internet has been criticized for over excessive focus on profits, mass surveillance, targeted advertisements, and privacy concerns over personal data. In Web2 the user is typically considered the product (i.e their data); however, the Web3 movement is looking to flip that narrative on its head.

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