Web3 ≠ Just Blockchain. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Written By ESHAN PANCHOLI

If you’re still trying to wrap your head around what Web3 actually means,  you’re not alone. We speak with companies every day that confuse blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 as if they were the same thing.

They’re not.

Understanding the difference is key to understanding why domain names, specifically your domain names, play a crucial role in the future of the internet.

Let’s break it down:

The Web3 Technology Stack, Simplified

  • Blockchain = the foundation (a decentralized database)

  • Crypto & Tokens = the value layer (used for transactions & incentives)

  • dApps = the application layer (what users actually interact with)

  • DAOs = the governance layer (how communities make decisions)

  • NFTs = the identity layer (ownership of assets, domains, usernames)

  • Wallets = the access layer (your keys, your control)

Bonus - mirrored domains from WebUnited’s registrar partners allow people to name their wallet. Together, these layers form what we call Web3, a more open, user-owned internet.

So Where Do Domains Fit In?

In Web2 (DNS), domains are your address.
In Web3 (Blockchain), they’re your identity.

WebUnited helps you connect the two.

With our domain mirroring technology, you can take a traditional Web2 domains (like yourdomain.com) and mirror it onto Web3 blockchains, making them:

  • Wallet-compatible

  • Usable across decentralized apps

  • Securely owned via smart contracts

All while staying connected and not altering your DNS setup, registrar, and web hosting.

It’s not either/or, Web2 + Web3 work better together.
And domain names are the connective tissue.

Final Thoughts

Web3 isn’t just about buying coins or running dApps. It’s about empowering people and businesses to own their digital presence, securely, transparently, and interoperably. Web3 is just getting started, and the growth is exponential.  Now is the time to secure your domain, your brand in both worlds.  

That’s why WebUnited exists.

Learn how your registrar can become a reseller of Web2+Web3 domain mirroring for your customers. Contact us today.

Still have questions? You’re not alone. Let’s start the conversation. Please email us: kathy@webunited.com.

ESHAN PANCHOLI
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