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Web3
The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain, enabling user-owned domains and digital identity.
By DomainGlossary EditorialLast updated Mar 25, 2026
Web3 refers to the vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology, where users own their data, identity, and digital assets rather than relying on centralized platforms. In the domain context, Web3 enables decentralized domain names (ENS, Unstoppable Domains, Handshake) that are user-owned, censorship-resistant, and stored on public blockchains rather than controlled by ICANN and registrars.