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Web3 Industry Transformation: From Idealism to Commercial Maturity
The Web3 industry enters a new stage of corporatization
The Web3 industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from idealism to pragmatic business models. This transition is centered around actual profitability and structured operations, marking the maturation process of the industry.
Driving Factors of Transformation
Several key factors have driven this transformation:
These factors collectively drive Web3 projects to adopt evaluation criteria based on business outcomes rather than purely on ideals.
From Exploration to Maturity
Early Web3 projects focused more on concepts like "decentralization," gaining recognition even without a clear profit model. However, the industry is gradually breaking through the experimental exploration phase and moving towards mainstream adoption.
Currently, more and more projects are beginning to build substantial profit models and are willing to accept evaluations based on actual business performance. Some projects have already generated considerable income and gained market recognition, marking a shift in the industry's evaluation system from concept-driven to result-oriented.
The Rise of Corporate Strategy
To adapt to the new market environment, Web3 projects have adopted various corporate strategies:
Vertical integration mergers and acquisitions: Acquiring and integrating related businesses to enhance user experience and service synergies.
Institutional IPO: Increase transparency and standardization through means such as going public, attracting a broader range of investors.
These measures reflect the transition of the Web3 industry from early small experimental ecosystems to more structured and scalable business models.
Balancing Ideals and Reality
The corporatization of the Web3 industry does not mean abandoning its original ideals, but rather placing greater emphasis on sustainable development and market competitiveness while maintaining an innovative spirit. This transformation helps to:
Looking Ahead
The corporate transformation of the Web3 industry marks its entry into a new stage of development. This process will determine the future direction of the industry and is worth close attention. As more projects adopt mature business models and operational strategies, Web3 is expected to achieve broader market application and influence while maintaining its innovative spirit.