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Web4

/wɛb fɔːr/ The Symbiotic Web
Definition The theoretical successor to Web3. While Web1 was read-only, Web2 was read-write (platform-centric), and Web3 was read-write-own (token-centric), Web4 is the "Symbiotic Web." It emphasizes ecological interdependence, human-AI collaboration (Symbiotic Intelligence), and ambient computing akin to neural networks.

Beyond Transaction

If Web3 was about hyper-financialization (everything is a token), Web4 is about hyper-connection (everything is a relation). It moves away from the transactional logic of blockchain towards the relational logic of mycelium. It is not just about owning data; it's about stewarding ecosystems.

The Symbiotic Era

Web4 presupposes that the boundary between biological and digital systems will blur. Fungal Computing and Sentientification are key pillars of this new era, where computing becomes vital, regenerative, and integrated into the fabric of life.

Stratigraphy (Related Concepts)
Myceloom Symbiotic Intelligence Sentientification