Web3 Developers Identify Critical Areas for Improvement

Web3 development is facing several challenges that slow adoption and complicate implementation. Experts in the field have identified three critical areas where Web3 needs improvement: clarifying risk, raising abstraction layers, and beginning with customer needs.

Claire from ChainClarity emphasizes the importance of human-readable transaction context to prevent users from getting scammed. She suggests that apps and wallets should provide clear explanations of what permission is being granted, what asset is at risk, and why the action is necessary.

Raising abstraction layers for Web3 is another crucial area where improvement is needed. This involves creating standard layers of abstraction to separate the complexity of cryptographic operations from the user's experience. Developers have been treated similarly to infrastructure engineers, handling low-level issues like wallet integration and gas fees at the application layer.

Finally, experts recommend starting with customer needs instead of choosing a blockchain first. Many projects still begin by deciding which blockchain to use, but this approach can be flawed. By starting with a clear understanding of the customer problem, technology choices become a smaller discussion, allowing teams to move forward more efficiently.