They're all defined by their affordances (what you can do) -- in particular their interface (e.g. browsers, devices) Successor attempts: - Semantic web - Internet of things - Wearables / AR - VR / metaverse
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There have been 3 successful iterations of the web so far, and many attempts at creating the next one... Web 1: static pages you access via desktop browsers Web 2: programmable pages you access via desktop browsers Web 3: programmable apps you access via mobile devices
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If you count all these, and you probably should, then I would recommend a16z use the term "web8" for its PR campaign, that would be more accurate than web3
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It's also important to note that these "successors" are never replacements, even when successful. They're new layers added to the old stack. A "new web" is successful if it gains enough traction to become the new center of gravity of the tech ecosystem.
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And so far, there have been 3 such success stories.
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And then?
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Is really 3/ an instance of the web ?
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if “web” means a field of corporate silos each with one entrance and no exit then i guess so
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and the next attempt being the metaverse ?
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For Web 3, it is even broader than that if you consider Electron apps like Slack etc and that you can run iPhone apps on M1 desktops :P
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Web 3 doesn't mean much to me if it doesn't allow me to look at the content of a page in peace without a barrage of constant interruptions
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