The progression of WEB1, WEB2,WEB3

The progression from Web1 to Web2 and Web3 represents the evolution of the internet from a static information repository to a decentralized, user-owned network. This journey is often summarized as Read-Only (Web1), Read-Write (Web2), and Read-Write-Own (Web3). LinkedIn
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Web1: The "Read-Only" Web (Approx. 1990–2004) 
Web1 was the first iteration of the internet, characterized by static, informational websites. 

• Characteristics: Read-only, static HTML pages, decentralized in nature (personal websites) but centralized in content creation, low interactivity.
• User Role: Passive consumers of content; users read information but could not interact, comment, or upload content.
• Technologies: HTML, HTTP, URLs.
• Examples: Personal web pages, static company sites, early search engines like Yahoo!. 

Web2: The "Read-Write" Web (Approx. 2004–Present) 
Web2, or the "social web," brought interactivity and user-generated content to the internet. 

• Characteristics: Read-write, highly interactive, social connectivity, platform-dominated (centralized control).
• User Role: Active participants who create, share, and comment on content.
• Key Shift: Shift from static pages to dynamic applications. However, this era resulted in data monopolization by major corporations (Big Tech).
• Technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, APIs.
• Examples: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Wikipedia, Instagram. 

Web3: The "Read-Write-Own" Web (Present–Future)
Web3 is the decentralized evolution of the internet, designed to return data ownership and control to users. YouTube

• Characteristics: Read-write-own, decentralized, trustless, permissionless, intelligent (AI-integrated).
• User Role: Owners of their digital assets, content, and data.
• Key Shift: Moving from centralized servers to decentralized networks (blockchain).
• Technologies: Blockchain, Smart Contracts, DApps (Decentralized Applications), NFTs, DeFi (Decentralized Finance).
• Examples: Ethereum, Uniswap, Brave Browser, decentralized storage like IPFS. YouTube
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Summary of Evolutions
Feature Web1 (Read-Only)Web2 (Read-Write)Web3 (Read-Write-Own)Era1990s - Early 2000s2000s - PresentPresent - FutureFocusInformation SharingSocial InteractionUser Ownership/DecentralizationData ControlSite OwnerCentralized Apps (Big Tech)Distributed/User-ControlledInteractionPassive ReadingActive ContributingPeer-to-Peer TransactionsBackendStatic FilesCentralized DatabaseBlockchain/Smart ContractsIdentityAnonymousAccount-based (Email)Wallet-based (Anon/Pseudonym)
The Emerging Future: Web 5.