Where are Web3 applications headed? Jobs may be an inspiration
This article comes fromcoindesk, Original Author: Holyn Kanake
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Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, a true technical genius.
In addition to admiring the world for his extraordinary creativity and vision, Jobs realized early on that "every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything"—from the printing press to the telegraph to the iPhone , the birth of these revolutionary products not only changed many industries, but also changed the way we interact with the world.
In 2007, Steve Jobs launched the first-generation iPhone, which replaced the traditional smartphone keyboard with a large multi-touch screen for the first time, and its innovative user interface ushered in a new era of human smartphone development. As he predicted, the iPhone was a breakthrough product that created new standards for the consumer hardware industry and sparked intense competition and accelerated product innovation. Frankly, apps like Snapchat or WhatsApp would not be possible without the iPhone.
With the development of the Internet today, technology geeks have begun to pin their hopes on the innovative technology of Web 3, hoping that Web 3 can also change the world like those previous revolutionary products. Smart contracts composed of blockchain immutable code and data are deployed on Web 3, which can greatly reduce the dependence on financial intermediaries and protect the copyright of creators. After referring to the development trajectory of the iPhone, tech enthusiasts believe that innovative smart contracts will also bring new changes to the world and promote the development of new industries.
However, products built using smart contracts may be more akin to early smartphones than iPhones. There is still a long way to go to achieve decentralization, use the most advanced technology, and integrate multiple user interfaces.
If you want to try Web 3 products, first of all, you must have an understanding of the blockchain you are going to use, and then choose a wallet that suits you. Secondly, you must set a string of 12 to 24-digit passwords, and keep them in a safe place, and never lose them. Next, you'll have to exchange your fiat currency for cryptocurrency - be sure to check your local regulations beforehand. It is worth noting that before trading tokens, you must first understand concepts such as "gas fee", "swap", "slippage", "cross-chain bridge", etc. Even so, the final result may be that most people will give up using Web 3 products, because people are always used to using products that are beautifully designed and flawless, compared with Web 3 products, there are many things that are lacking.
All in all, today's Web 3 products aren't very smart and inconvenient to use. If Web 3 products are to gain adoption, builders need to think about the needs of users and use their brains to improve the product.It is hoped that in the near future, Web 3 technology can be continuously updated, iterated and improved to provide users with more economical and convenient products. In the process, creators should reconsider the following three key questions:。
Language, Password Custody, and Usability1. Rethink language use
: From cryptocurrencies to Web 3, we see constant innovation in Ethereum. However, most people still don't understand the language used by the builders. Like what exactly do we mean by "composability"? Do you mean "permission-free" or "trust-free"? Or "Polygon is considered a sidechain with an autonomous consensus mechanism" - these terms all sound complicated, and if the average person does not have a deep understanding of the Ethereum network, then these terms are meaningless to them . In fact, it's widely believed that such languages are highly inscrutable, even unfriendly. Therefore, we now urgently need to change the language used in Web 3 products and technologies, so as not to lock out "crypto noobs".2. Reconsider password custody issues:
In 2019, Google found in a survey that 75% of respondents felt that it was troublesome to record their passwords, so does Web 3 still expect people to be able to remember and keep 12 or more passwords? In the short term, Web 3 creators should explore some creative solutions to these problems, gradually adapting and changing consumer behavior. In 2021, an Internet project called Poolsuite launched NFT and used it as proof of membership, realizing the integration of mobile wallets. iPhone users can add their Poolsuite NFT to their Apple Wallet to experience new ways to play in the future. From this example, we can see that Web 3 is already moving towards people's new needs and the direction of decentralization.3. Reconsider practical issues:
In the past few months, it seems that those new Web 3 protocols and products are imitating those existing platforms, and the functions are also very different. Let’s be honest, we really don’t need derivatives like Twitter, dummy wallets, or Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs anymore. Instead, Web 3 builders should use the new technologies at their disposal to create entirely new experiences for consumers. Now, we're just beginning to scratch the surface of artificial intelligence (AI) NFT applications, and it's up to builders to fully exploit hardware and software to achieve full identity, connect virtual and physical goods, and create a tokenized economy potential. One might argue for Web 3 that constant outbreaks of problems are conducive to innovation. However, today's Web 3 has too many problems to be widely adopted.
So, what should the final form of Web 3 look like?
