# Reflections on Web2 and Web3

*WEB2 WEB3*

By [I HAVE A DREAM](https://paragraph.com/@i-have-a-dream) · 2024-12-18

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Web2 focuses on centralized platforms where users consume and interact with content, controlled by a few entities. Web3, powered by blockchain, emphasizes decentralization, user ownership, and data privacy, enabling peer-to-peer interactions without intermediaries. It shifts control from corporations to individuals.

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