# 5 Things People Get Wrong About Web3 (And What It Really Is) _by [@whizdomweb](https://x.com/whizdomweb)_ > Web3 is everywhere — yet so misunderstood. People hear "crypto" and instantly think: scams, hype, or magic money. But the truth? Web3 is *bigger* than that. Let me break down 5 common myths — and what’s actually real 👇 --- ## 1. “Web3 is Just About Crypto” Nope. Crypto is just the *tool* — not the *destination*. Web3 is about freedom, ownership, and shifting control from corporations...

# 5 Things People Get Wrong About Web3 (And What It Really Is) _by [@whizdomweb](https://x.com/whizdomweb)_ > Web3 is everywhere — yet so misunderstood. People hear "crypto" and instantly think: scams, hype, or magic money. But the truth? Web3 is *bigger* than that. Let me break down 5 common myths — and what’s actually real 👇 --- ## 1. “Web3 is Just About Crypto” Nope. Crypto is just the *tool* — not the *destination*. Web3 is about freedom, ownership, and shifting control from corporations...