The state of P2P protocol acceptance in modern browsers

Web 3.0 encompasses a range of technologies aimed at decentralizing the internet and enhancing user privacy and autonomy by reducing reliance on central servers. These technologies include distributed ledgers like blockchains, torrents, and browser storage. Key protocols and applications discussed include TOR, which provides anonymity through layered encryption; the Gemini Protocol, which offers lightweight, quick-loading sites; IPFS, which decentralizes content hosting via peer-to-peer networks; and blockchain-based solutions like Stacks and BigchainDB, which allow user-controlled data and transaction security. Additionally, platforms like ActivityPub enable federated applications, allowing independent servers to communicate while maintaining user privacy, exemplified by the microblogging network Mastodon. Other technologies like GUNDB store user data locally to enhance privacy and scalability. The article highlights the challenges of keeping track of these diverse protocols and suggests resources for monitoring and debugging Web3 applications, emphasizing the potential of these innovations to transform digital experiences.