Let me take you back to my early college days. It was a time of excitement, plans, and the typical dreams every college student has. But then life threw a curveball that none of us could have predictedâCOVID-19. Suddenly, everything was shut down. From college to playgrounds and gyms, all the fun and expectations we had for college life were wiped away. Friends drifted apart, and it seemed like everything had come to a standstill.
But then something surprising stepped in to save the dayâor rather, save our sanity and friendships. And if you were at that time, an Indian teen like me, you probably already know what Iâm talking about. Yup, it was PUBG.
PUBG was a total game-changer. It was thrilling, and even better, you could play with your friends, bringing in a whole lot of banter and laughs. It wasn't just about gamingâit was a way for us to stay connected during a time when the world was falling apart. Those long lockdown days suddenly didnât seem so bad when you could log in, team up, and battle it out on the virtual battlegrounds with your friends.
For many of us, PUBG became more than just a gameâit became a part of our identity. People were recognized for their skills, their characters, and the amazing in-game assets they ownedâwhether it was the coolest skins, weapons, or custom outfits. Even when the lockdowns eased and we could meet in person again, people were still being recognized for their in-game personas.
But then, the bombshell news hit: PUBG was getting banned. For me, it was a bummer, but I wasnât super deep into the game, and I didnât invest in in-game assets. But for many of my friends, it was devastating. All the assets they had spent time and money on, the ones that had become a core part of their digital identity, were suddenly gone. Just like that.
This got me thinkingâand it was a wake-up call for many of us. It made me question the very foundation of Web2. All that talk of "ownership" in Web2? It started feeling like a complete sham. Itâs like owning a leased propertyâyou think you own it until someone takes it away.
Thatâs the point of this story: to highlight why Web3 is so important. Web3 is a game-changer because it offers something that Web2 doesnâtâtrue ownership. And thatâs exactly what Web3 games solve. As we build more of our identity online, whether it's your Twitter (or X) profile pic or your gaming avatar, owning these digital assets becomes essential.
Web3 games arenât just about playingâthey're about owning. You donât just Feel like you own, You own! And with that ownership comes powerâthe power to trade, sell, rent, or even get a loan on your assets, just like you would with physical property in the real world.
I hope this story helps you see why Web3 matters. Itâs not just about some fancy new technology. Itâs about fixing the fundamental flaws of Web2, giving people true control and ownership in a world thatâs becoming increasingly digital.
Thank you for taking out time to read the 'Why Web3?' by Central DAO
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