The Triumvirate of the Post-Digital Society: Blockchain, Web 3.0, and the Metaverse

Welcome to the dawn of the post-digital society, a world where blockchain, Web 3.0, and the metaverse form a mighty triumvirate shaping our future. Much like the political structures of ancient Rome, this triumvirate sees each technology interweaving and reinforcing the others, creating a formidable force shaping the contours of our evolving digital landscape.

Blockchain, with its promise of decentralized and secure transactions; Web 3.0, championing a user-centric and intelligent Internet; and the metaverse, offering infinite virtual spaces for interaction and innovation — these are no longer the shiny novelties of an earlier era. They are becoming as integral to our lives as running water, electricity, or the telephone.

In our emerging post-digital society, much like how we take utilities for granted, we will view these technologies as commonplace, noting their absence far more than their presence. We are growing accustomed to the digital tools that once seemed so revolutionary, and as they become the norm, they are redefining how we interact, transact, and democratize our societies.

Waiting for my new book, which will provide an in-depth exploration of post-digital society issues, this article will dissect each of these components of the triumvirate…