Recently, a phenomenon has been observed: more and more people are discussing Web3.0 investments, but in reality, many don't really understand what Web3.0 actually is. Seeing projects all over the street claiming to be Web3.0, investors are becoming more confused, and quite a few have even been scammed.

In fact, the concept of Web3.0 has been proposed long ago. In 2006, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, described the vision of Web3.0, with the core idea of enabling users to control their own data. By 2014, Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood redefined it, believing that Web3.0 should be an uncensorable, non-monopolized, low-threshold network protocol. Simply put, Web3.0 is the third-generation internet centered around blockchain technology, aiming to give users ownership of their data and self-governance.

Since it is based on blockchain, Web3.0 naturally possesses all the characteristics of blockchain—decentralization, immutability, traceability, transparency, permissionless, and trustless. These features sound ideal, but why do so many people still fail to understand the investment value of Web3.0 today?

We can imagine this: if you are a financial blogger, posting content daily on major social platforms, monetizing through likes, comments, and followers. It seems like a win-win, but what problems are hidden behind? Does the ownership of your content belong to you or the platform? Does the advertising revenue go mostly to the platform or to you? Will your real-name verification information be leaked? These are not virtual issues but real-life dilemmas—monopolization by giants, centralized failures, data leaks.

Web3.0 aims to solve these problems through blockchain, smart contracts, and other technologies. In simple terms, it is about returning ownership and control rights to users that originally belonged to them. If platforms are unwilling to relinquish control, users will eventually leave, and the platform cannot sustain itself—resulting in losses for both sides.

Now, returning to the topic of Web3.0 investment. From a technical perspective, blockchain is the underlying foundation, while Web3.0, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, the metaverse, and DeFi are application layers. In simple terms, Web3.0 seeks to restore ownership of data, assets, and identities, relying on blockchain technology for implementation, and on financial tools like cryptocurrencies and NFTs for the economy.

In terms of investment opportunities, Web3.0 is a comprehensive sector with strong intersections with NFT, metaverse, data storage, and other fields. According to data, the total market cap of the Web3.0 sector is about $23 billion, accounting for approximately 2.18%, with around 200 related projects. Notable projects include Polkadot, Chainlink, ApeCoin, and Filecoin. These projects mainly address infrastructure and data storage needs, forming relatively solid moats.

However, a reminder: not all projects claiming to be Web3.0 are worth investing in. It’s important to see whether the project has actual results rather than just hype around concepts. High-market-cap projects like DOT, LINK, and FIL are more resilient in bear markets and can also explode during bull markets.

Regarding the future of Web3.0 investment, I believe that although the concept was introduced early, systematic development has only been around for about two years, so a small scale is normal. There may still be bubbles now, similar to early artificial intelligence, but AI ultimately proved its value. The problems Web3.0 aims to solve are not false needs but real solutions to existing dilemmas.

Therefore, if you are optimistic about this track, you can allocate a small portion of your funds for positioning and layout. The key is to identify quality projects and grasp the trend rather than blindly following the crowd.