# Web3 Overview Web3, also known as the third generation of the internet, is a decentralized network architecture based on blockchain technology. It aims to achieve greater transparency, security, and user autonomy. The Web3 market is rapidly developing, attracting significant investment and technological innovation. However, despite its immense potential, the adoption and user growth rate of Web3 remain slow. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://smartchain-mobile1.gitbook.io/smartchain-mobile1-whitepaper/background/web3-overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.