Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Collective user operation is also a Web3 claim.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Self-custody of data is statement 1.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Blockchain social networks are in the pitch.
- D
1, 2 and 3
All three. User-controlled data, blockchain social graphs, and collective rather than corporate operation.
Summary. Official key is (d) all three. Web 3.0 is keyed as user-owned data, blockchain-based social networks, and protocols run by users collectively rather than a single corporation.
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