Web 3 was touted as the next big change for the internet. A digital future where power is in the hands of users rather than big companies, where individuals have complete control over their data, and where financial and digital freedom could become a reality. But even after many years, Web 3 still feels broken, complicated, and unclear to many people. The question is, why?
The biggest reason is User Experience. Using Web 3 apps is incredibly difficult for the average user. Creating wallets, securing private keys, understanding gas fees, and distinguishing between blockchain networks—all of these are steps that can be confusing for the average internet user. While in Web 2, just an email and password are enough, in Web 3, even a small mistake can cause permanent damage.
The second main reason is Scalability and speed. Most blockchain networks are still unable to handle large numbers of users at once. Transactions slow down, fees increase, and the network becomes congested. Unless Web 3 offers the same speed and convenience as Web 2, the average user will not be attracted to it.
Security and fraud are also a big reason why Web 3 feels broken. Although blockchain is considered secure, apps, smart contracts, and exchanges built on it have been hacked repeatedly. It is difficult for the average user to understand which projects are trustworthy and which are just scams. When one wrong click wipes out all the funds, trust is broken.
Another problem is Unclear Use Cases. Many Web 3 projects look for problems, not solutions. Concepts like NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs are certainly interesting, but their utility in everyday life has not yet been clarified. Until Web3 solves real problems for ordinary people, it will remain limited to technology enthusiasts.
Regulatory ambiguity is also an obstacle to the development of Web3. The laws in different countries are unclear or strict, which makes not only users but also developers and investors uncertain. Due to this instability, Web3 has become an experimental field rather than a secure and sustainable system.
Finally, the central control paradox behind Web3 is also a harsh reality. Despite the freedom and decentralization that is claimed, in practice many projects are under the influence of a few large investors, founders or platforms. This brings back the same old Web2 model in a new form.
In short, the vision of Web3 is powerful and attractive, but its current state is far from that vision. Until the user experience is simplified, real problems are solved, security is improved, and decentralization is implemented in practice, Web3 will continue to feel like a broken dream to the average user. However, if these issues are seriously addressed, it is possible that Web3 could truly become the foundation for a better and fairer Internet in the future.
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