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Web3—the latest Silicon Valley buzzword
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. This week we investigate the hype and potential of the blockchain-based version of the internet
WEB3 IS the latest Silicon Valley buzzword, referring to a third iteration of the internet built on blockchain technology. Backers say it will reinvent cyberspace but scepticism is growing. Host Kenneth Cukier investigates the hype and the potential. Runtime: 40 min
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