Decentralized Web

The Decentralized Web, often called Web3, is a paradigm in web development and computer science that re-imagines the internet's architecture. Instead of relying on centralized servers controlled by single entities, it leverages peer-to-peer networks, cryptography, and blockchain technology to distribute data and applications across a network of participants. This approach aims to create a more open, resilient, and censorship-resistant web, giving users direct control and sovereignty over their own data and digital identity. For developers, this means building decentralized applications (dApps) that run on this shared infrastructure, fundamentally altering how online services are created and maintained.

1. Introduction to the Decentralized Web
   1. Defining the Decentralized Web
      1. Core Concept and Vision
      2. Key Characteristics of Web3
      3. Differences from Centralized Web Models
      4. Common Terminology and Jargon
   2. Evolution of the Web
      1. Web1: The Read-Only Web
         1. Static Websites and Basic HTML
         2. Early Internet Protocols
            1. HTTP Protocol
            2. FTP Protocol
            3. TCP/IP Foundation
         3. Limited User Interaction
         4. Information Publishing Model
      2. Web2: The Read-Write Web
         1. Dynamic Content Generation
         2. User-Generated Data and Content
         3. Social Media Platforms
         4. Centralized Service Providers
         5. Data Monetization Models
         6. Platform Economy Emergence
      3. Web3: The Read-Write-Own Web
         1. User Ownership of Data and Assets
         2. Decentralized Applications
         3. Tokenization and Digital Assets
         4. Incentive Structures and Token Economics
         5. Community Governance Models
   3. Core Principles of Decentralization
      1. Trustlessness
         1. Elimination of Central Authorities
         2. Reliance on Code and Protocols
         3. Cryptographic Guarantees
      2. Permissionlessness
         1. Open Participation
         2. No Gatekeepers or Intermediaries
         3. Global Accessibility
      3. Censorship Resistance
         1. Immutable Data Storage
         2. Resistance to Content Removal
         3. Distributed Infrastructure
      4. Verifiability
         1. Transparent Operations
         2. Publicly Auditable Code
         3. Transaction Transparency
      5. User Sovereignty
         1. Control Over Digital Identity
         2. Self-Custody of Assets
         3. Data Ownership Rights
   4. Problems with Centralized Web
      1. Data Silos and Platform Monopolies
         1. Walled Gardens
         2. Network Effects and Lock-In
         3. Market Concentration
      2. Single Points of Failure
         1. Service Outages and Disruptions
         2. Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
         3. Systemic Risks
      3. Privacy and Data Exploitation
         1. Surveillance Capitalism
         2. Data Breaches and Misuse
         3. Lack of User Control
      4. Platform Risk and Content Control
         1. Arbitrary Account Suspensions
         2. Content Moderation Issues
         3. Deplatforming Concerns