Hashed Out V58: What Web3 Is Not

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Web3 has been surrounded by strong opinions — excitement, skepticism, confusion, and at times outright dismissal. If you’ve found yourself unsure what to make of it all, that’s understandable. The conversation has often been louder than the substance.

In this issue, we’re stepping back from the noise. Rather than focusing on price charts or predictions, we’re clearing away some of the most persistent misconceptions about Web3 and offering a simple framework for evaluating what you hear. Clarity, not hype, is the goal.

Editorial: Why Web3 Confusion Is Normal

If you’ve felt confused about Web3 at any point over the past few years, you’re not alone — and you’re not behind.

The public conversation around Web3 has been loud, fragmented, and often extreme. Headlines have focused on speculation, dramatic price swings, hacks, and overnight collapses. Meanwhile, quieter developments — improvements in wallets, payments, identity systems, and infrastructure — rarely make the front page. As a result, the loudest narratives have shaped perception more than the underlying reality.

This pattern isn’t unique to Web3. Every major technological shift begins with noise. Early coverage tends to spotlight the most volatile corners of innovation rather than the slow, steady building happening underneath. The early internet was once dismissed as chaotic and unserious. Online banking was once viewed as reckless. Even e-commerce initially felt risky and experimental.

Web3 is at a similar stage of perception. The headlines often amplify edge cases, while the actual evolution is gradual and infrastructural. That disconnect creates confusion — but it also creates opportunity for clarity.

In this issue, we’re stepping back from the noise. We’re not diving into hype or price charts. Instead, we’re clearing away a few of the most common misconceptions so we can better understand what Web3 is — and just as importantly, what it isn’t.

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