Prelims 2022 · Science and Technology · Question 32
With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements:
- Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data.
- In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
- Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data. — Correct. Web 3.0 emphasizes decentralization and user ownership of data/identity rather than platform-controlled data silos.
2. In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks. — Correct. Blockchain is a core enabling technology of Web 3.0, and decentralized social networks can be built on it.
3. Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation. — Correct. Its basic idea is decentralized operation through distributed networks/protocols, not centralized corporate control.
Therefore, all three statements are correct.