If you have ever heard someone mention “Web3” and thought, “That sounds techy” — you are not alone. Web3 is the next version of the internet, where power shifts away from big tech companies and into the hands of everyday users through blockchain, decentralization, and digital ownership.
Think of it like moving from renting a house (Web2, where Facebook and Google own your data) to owning your own place (Web3, where you control your identity and assets). While popular names like Bitcoin and Ethereum grab headlines, several companies are quietly building the digital roads, bridges, and neighborhoods of this new online world.
Here are five Web3 companies making big moves behind the scenes — without always making big noise.
Worldcoin (by Tools for Humanity)
Worldcoin wants to make sure people — not bots — are the ones using online services, especially in an AI-centered future. Their device, the “Orb,” scans your eye (iris) to create a digital ID just for you. That ID helps prove you are a real human, not a fake online profile.
This could be used in the future to fairly give out Universal Basic Income (UBI) — a kind of free token for everyone — especially in a world where AI might take many jobs. They have also launched a crypto wallet and are teaming up with Visa to bring this tech to payments.
Chainlink Labs
Chainlink helps blockchains connect to real-world data — like prices, sports scores, or weather — through a system called “oracles.” Think of oracles like bridges that bring external facts into smart contracts. This is super important for DeFi (Decentralized Finance), where a smart contract might need to know the exact price of Bitcoin before making a trade.
They have helped support over $20 trillion in blockchain transactions, which is a huge chunk of the Web3 economy.
GoMining
GoMining makes it easy for regular folks to get into Bitcoin mining. Normally, mining requires expensive machines and lots of electricity. Instead, GoMining offers NFTs linked to actual mining hardware. When you own one, you earn small amounts of Bitcoin daily — kind of like owning a tiny part of a digital gold mine. They also created a blockchain-based game called Miner Wars, blending gaming with crypto mining.
GGEZ1 Foundation DAO
This group runs as a DAO — which means there is no CEO or boss, just community members making decisions together using blockchain votes. GGEZ1 focuses on building tech that helps decentralize the web, so power is not controlled by just a few companies. It has been recognized for its innovation and was named one of HackerNoon’s top Web3 startups in 2024.
U2U Network
U2U is building what is called a modular blockchain — basically a more flexible, scalable kind of blockchain. They are also working on DePIN, which means Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. This platform aims to simplify the exchange of digital assets like internet bandwidth, storage capacity, and valuable data, serving a wide variety of users, from small companies to major government organizations. Their technology helps other Web3 apps run faster and more smoothly, without needing massive computing power from one source.
