Web3 Architectures

Abstract

The chapter delves into the details of Web3 architectures. The chapter is divided into three parts. The first part is conceptual and covers how Web3 systems are designed as networks contrasting the layered design of Web2 platforms. The second part discusses the elements of Web3 networks, and the third part covers the third-party elements that play very important roles in Web3 systems. This section is further divided into six parts and covers scaling solutions, oracles, privacy protocols, communication protocols, interoperability solutions, and a brief discussion on decentralized identity solutions.