Web3

Web3 refers to the concept of a decentralised internet built on blockchain technology, where users have greater ownership and control over their data, digital assets, and online interactions. It represents a shift away from centralised platforms — as seen in Web2 — toward peer-to-peer systems powered by smart contracts and decentralised applications (dApps). Web3 underpins technologies such as decentralised finance, NFTs, and digital ownership.

The rise of Web3 has created new trading opportunities in cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and blockchain-related stocks. Traders following the Web3 space might analyse sentiment around major protocol launches, decentralised exchange volumes, or regulatory developments that could impact the sector. For prop traders and CFD traders, Web3-related assets, including crypto CFDs, have become increasingly mainstream instruments, offering high volatility and extended trading hours that differ significantly from traditional market hours.