What is a Web3 browser and how does it work? — adidaswilson

A Web3 browser is a web browser that allows users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) built on blockchain technology. Unlike traditional web browsers, which are designed to access centralized websites and web services, Web3 browsers enable users to access decentralized networks and applications that are built on blockchain technology.

How Web3 Browsers Work

Web3 browsers are designed to be compatible with the decentralized nature of blockchain technology. They use a combination of peer-to-peer networking and encryption to allow users to securely access and interact with dApps.

When a user accesses a dApp through a Web3 browser, the browser connects to the blockchain network on which the dApp is built. This allows the user to access the dApp’s features and functionality without the need for a centralized intermediary.

Web3 browsers use a variety of protocols and standards to enable these decentralized interactions. Some of the most common standards used in Web3 browsers include:

InterPlanetary File System (IPFS): A protocol for storing and sharing files on a decentralized network.

Ethereum Name Service (ENS): A decentralized domain name system for Ethereum-based dApps.