EP 52 | What is Web3? Is it the future of the internet? with Steph Orpilla

What will the future of the internet look like? How will it be developed? Will it have the simple structure of Web1 (the early days of the internet) or maybe be structured like Web2 which is the internet we are currently using today?  Today on the show, Grace chats with Steph Orpilla is a Software Engineer at Amazon and Blockchain developer about Web3 + the future of the internet, DAOs, the future NFTs and how to become a Blockchain developer. Steph Orpilla is a Software Engineer at Amazon (previously AWS, SONY, and startups). At work she focuses on frontend development, building bespoke experiences to enhance Prime Originals. After hours, she's a Web3 developer with 2 Dapps and counting built on the Ethereum blockchain. Steph is also the winner of the 2021 EthGlobal Hackathon. Whether developing a feature, writing a smart contract or trying something entirely new, she loves the challenge of creating elegant solutions while learning by doing. Key takeaways: What is Blockchain technology What is Web3 and why should you care about it Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3 What are DAOs? Are they really decentralized? How to find Blockchain dev jobs How to know what NFT or Blockchain projects to invest in  Why you can’t  just right-click save (screenshot) an NFT The future of NFTs How brands/businesses will leverage Web3 tech   Resources: How to Get Into Crypto and Web3 as a Developer Consensys, Chainlink, Colt Steele's Blockchain course NFT projects to look out for (Not financial Advice): Stapleverse by Jeff Staple: https://www.stapleverse.xyz/ WGMInterfaces: https://twitter.com/WGMInterfaces Steph Curry NFT: 2974sc.com   Follow Tech Unlocked for career tips: Website Substack Twitter Instagram Connect with Grace: Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephorpilla/ https://www.instagram.com/_steph.js Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on iTunes and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]