"Web3" meaning in English

See Web3 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Web3
  1. Alternative form of Web 3.0 Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Web 3.0 Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency

Alternative forms

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