For the African continent, Web3 has the potential to speed up globalization. Africa, projected to make up 40% of the global population by the end of the century, is behind in every sphere of development.
The internet has evolved over time, from web1 to web2 and now to web3. This evolution has been spurred on by the drastic improvement in technology and user demands.
Web 1.0 was the era of web pages when your website had a single page that displayed and allowed users to only consume the web content. Web 2.0 is the evolution of Web 1.0 into the more dynamic and interactive version that exists today. It enables users to read as well as write on the web.
Web3 improves on Web2 by combining data ownership with Web2 features. Web3 refers to a future in which the internet is more secure, intuitive, and accessible to users than it is now. It can be accessed via decentralized applications (DApps), which are applications that run on the blockchain. The key features of Web3 are:
- Permissionless – Users do not require authorization to participate.
- Decentralized – Data ownership is distributed. There is no central authority.
- Trustless – Web3 is designed such that all participants reach an agreement on a single truth, thereby eliminating the issue of trust.
UBET Sports is an example of a decentralized application, that pioneers the decentralized sports betting adoption in Africa. No authorization is required to access the UBET DApp; transactions on the platform are immutable and publicly visible on the blockchain, removing any need for trust; and users’ data is secure because UBET is built on the blockchain, which is virtually impossible to hack.
UBET Sports properly addressed traditional bookmakers’ (centralized bookmakers) empirical drawbacks—from data theft by hackers, unauthorized account suspension and ban, odds discrepancies, and delayed winning settlements.
In recent years, the internet has grown rapidly in Africa. As a result of this expansion, the internet is playing a prolific role in the growth of the economy of Africa, with the potential to transform education, businesses, and social interactions.
Despite the potential advantages and excitement surrounding the internet, some obstacles still hinder Africa’s adoption of the internet. Web3 entirely eliminates problems like data theft and hindrances in cross-border transactions via a decentralized and secure internet. Here are key reasons why Web3 is extremely crucial to Africa:
- Easy accessibility – a secure and distributed internet would give internet users complete control over their data while respecting their right to privacy.
- Increased Remittance Market – an efficient and fast way of sending and receiving money across borders with low transaction fees.
- Increased Financial Inclusion – Web 3.0 opens up new doors of opportunities for African entrepreneurs. Businesses can connect with customers and partners all over the world more easily with Web3. This can assist African businesses in expanding and competing in the global marketplace.
- Economic empowerment projects – Web3 projects like UBET is an excellent way to empower Africans economically. A chance for African sports fans to earn rewards for their passion while also participating in a thriving Blockchain ecosystem.
By offering a decentralized sportsbook platform that is secure, open to all users, free from deceptive practices like odds manipulation, and where bettors have the option to act as the house and make low-risk investments, UBET is revolutionizing sports betting.
