Web3 Considered - Possible Futures for Decentralization and Digital Ownership

Explore the concept of Web3 and its potential impact on the future of the internet in this Stanford webinar. Delve into the evolution of the World Wide Web, examining how blockchain technology and new models of exchange are shaping decentralization and digital ownership. Gain insights from Stanford Professor John Mitchell and entrepreneur Mark Mitchell as they break down Web3, discuss its connection to blockchain, and analyze its implications for data security and privacy. Discover practical applications of Web3 in various sectors, including medical records management, educational credentials, banking modernization, and smart contracts. Learn about the potential of Web3 to revolutionize digital interactions and transactions across multiple industries. Understand the key components of Web3 and how they may influence the future of cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, and digital markets.

Intro
Evolution of the web
Example: medical records
Educational credentials
Modernize banking
Smart contracts: programs to execute transactions
Web3 has many applications