I’m reading Read Write Own by Chris Dixon which is about blockchain technology and a good refresher on the history of the internet.
It is getting me thinking about the impact Web3 could have on the industry I work in(search), the skills I’ve built, and the companies I help.
Similar to what GenAI did in 2023, if it gains steam and becomes reality it’s going to create a bunch of threats and opportunities for the Web2 companies I’ve helped over the last decade. In tandem with the threats and opportunities will also be distractions.
The more I read the book, the more interesting and powerful Web3 sounds since the power will be in the user’s hands. At the same time, I am curious to see the businesses that emerge in a potentially more popular Web3 world, what Web2 companies do if this trend happens, and if and how it impacts internet search.
If you don’t want to splurge on the book just yet, this is a podcast episode where Chris covers it some. Another good high level post on Web3 here.