It's difficult to predict exactly what the future internet will look like because new technology is evolving so quickly — but there is no doubt that the newest iteration of the web will transform virtually every part of our economy and society.

What exactly do I mean by “future internet”? I’m talking about the third evolution of the web, where life online will become more decentralized and immersive. This stage follows web1, which was based on static websites, and web2, which was characterized by user-generated content and driven by social media companies like Tencent and Facebook.

You can use the terms “web3” and “future internet” interchangeably.

While these terms may mean slightly different things to different people, there are predictions I can make as a futurist about how web3 technologies will play out and affect the way we live, work, and play

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