Introduction to Web 3.0

Course Code: WEB3-101
Course Duration: 12 weeks

This course provides an introduction to Web 3.0, the next evolution of the World Wide Web.
Students will learn about the technologies and concepts that underpin Web 3.0, including
decentralized networks, blockchain, smart contracts, and distributed applications. The course
will explore the potential benefits and challenges of Web 3.0, as well as the current state of
development and adoption.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Define Web 3.0 and its key features
Understand the difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
Explain the role of blockchain in Web 3.0
Describe the components of a decentralized network
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of decentralized systems
Discuss the concept of smart contracts and their potential applications
Evaluate the security and privacy implications of Web 3.0
Identify the challenges of Web 3.0 adoption and scalability
Explore the current state of Web 3.0 development and use cases
Develop a basic Web 3.0 application using relevant tools and frameworks

Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Web 3.0
Defining Web 3.0
Key features of Web 3.0
Evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 to Web 3.0

Week 2: Decentralized Networks
Centralized vs. Decentralized systems
Components of a decentralized network
Advantages and disadvantages of decentralized systems

Week 3: Blockchain
What is blockchain?
How does blockchain work?
Use cases of blockchain in Web 3.0

Week 4: Smart Contracts
What are smart contracts?
Advantages of smart contracts
Potential applications of smart contracts

Week 5: Distributed Applications (DApps)
What are DApps?
How do DApps work?
Use cases of DApps in Web 3.0

Week 6: Interoperability and Interchain Communication
Challenges of interoperability
Solutions and frameworks for interchain communication
Examples of interoperable protocols

Week 7: Security and Privacy
Security challenges of Web 3.0
Privacy implications of Web 3.0
Solutions and best practices for security and privacy in Web 3.0

Week 8: Scalability
Scalability challenges of Web 3.0
Solutions and frameworks for scalability
Examples of scalable protocols

Week 9: Web 3.0 Development Tools and Frameworks
Introduction to development tools and frameworks for Web 3.0
Building a basic Web 3.0 application

Week 10: Use Cases of Web 3.0
Use cases of Web 3.0 in different industries
Real-world examples of Web 3.0 applications

Week 11: Future of Web 3.0
Potential developments and innovations in Web 3.0
Challenges and opportunities for Web 3.0 adoption

Week 12: Final Project
Students will work on a final project to demonstrate their understanding of Web 3.0 concepts
and development tools.

Assessment:
Class participation and attendance (20%)
Assignments and quizzes (30%)
Final project (50%)
Possible additional points to cover:
Web 3.0 and Digital Identity