Web4: The new era of Internet and the European approach

The Internet has evolved radically. From Web1.0 to Web2.0. And now we look forward. Web3.0 and Web4.0 emerge as the next evolutionary phases of our digital experience 🌐

What does Web4.0 seem to be?

Web4.0 goes beyond. Its definition keeps changing. Still, some characteristics seem clear 🚀

It is the fusion of advanced technologies. AI. Internet of Things. Blockchain. Virtual worlds. Web3.0 mainly sought technical decentralization. Web4.0 looks more towards the human experience and social impact. It sounds promising ✨

What distinguishes Web4.0:

• Users control their data 🔐
• Decentralized blockchain networks
• Token economy with incentives 💰
• Protection for creators
• Better fraud protection 🛡️
• More positive communities
• Users govern the infrastructure together

Web3 vs Web4: They are not the same

They are different. Quite.

1. Priorities: Web3 loves technical decentralization. Web4 is more concerned with how we feel using it.

2. Technological foundation: Web3 is blockchain and crypto. Web4 is too, but adds intelligence and semantics 🧠

3. What they offer: Web3 wants decentralized networks. Web4 wants to make them useful for everyone.

4. Current status: Web3 continues to experiment. Web4 seems to be a more comprehensive vision 🔮

5. How they make money: Web3 bets everything on tokens. Web4 mixes the new with the traditional.

6. Relationship with laws: Web3 avoids them. Web4 accepts them.

7. Security: Web3 relies on code. Web4 believes in social responsibility.

Europe has its plan for Web4 🇪🇺

The European Commission does not want to fall behind. They have presented their Web4 vision. And it makes sense. YouGov and Consensys surveys show that only 8% of people are aware of Web3.

Europe proposes:

1. Do not trust Web3 blindly 🕵️

2. Regular without stifling innovation.

3. Learn from the mistakes of Web2.0.

4. Protect children and vulnerable individuals 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

5. More responsible platforms.

6. Being able to trace the origin of the content.

7. That you control your own data 📊

8. Innovate without ignoring risks.

9. Listen to all stakeholders.

10. A more sustainable internet 🌱

The problems are not few

Regular Web4 will not be easy:

• European countries do not always agree on these technologies 🔄

• Web3 seems too technical and might overlook social issues.

• We need new digital laws with more responsibility.

• Each country has different interests.

• How to innovate without creating chaos? It's complicated 🧩

Europe may be creating the model that others will follow. We are witnessing the birth of a new digital order. Fascinating but uncertain 🚀