Internet of the Future: From Web3 to Web5, Where Are We Going?

The evolution of the internet is like the development of a city: first there were only roads to read information (Web 1.0), then people started writing on the walls (Web 2.0), now we want everyone to own their own house (Web 3.0).

The Uncomfortable Truth of Web3

Although Web3 promises total decentralization, the reality is more complicated. Servers are still centralized, there are scalability issues, and most users still do not use DApps. It's like saying you have a decentralized house but the road leading to it belongs to a company. Real decentralization takes time.

Web4: The Internet of Everything

Imagine that every device in your home—from the refrigerator to the mattress—is connected to the internet. That is Web 4.0. It sounds futuristic, but it brings new privacy and security risks. However, the opportunities are enormous:

• Complete industrial automation
• Decentralized metaverses with AR/VR
• AI integrated into peer-to-peer networks
• New business models based on user data

Web5: The Step That Many Do Not See Coming

This is where it gets interesting. Web5 is not just a “more decentralized” version of Web3. It is a fusion of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 with a touch that most overlook: emotional intelligence.

Think of it this way: a website that detects your emotions through facial recognition while you listen to music, and then adapts the content according to your mood. That is Web5.

Web3 vs Web5: The Key Differences

The Future Is Still in Beta

Web5 remains an open source project. Mike Brock made it clear: there will be no investment token. This is important because it means that it is not a get-rich-quick scheme, it is genuinely experimental.

The timing? Nobody knows for sure, but when people start using it massively, the internet will fundamentally change. From centralized to truly ours.