Survey: US consumers’ dissatisfied with Web2, limited knowledge of Web3
While Web3 narratives haven’t yet permeated public consciousness, there seems to be a strong foundation for future acceptance of the idea. Findings from an online survey of 1,500 United States-based consumers reveal people’s deep concerns over privacy and tech platforms’ outsize power while suggesting that Web3 is yet to become a household term.The study was fielded by global insights and strategy firm National Research Group (NRG) in January 2022. 54% of respondents said they were worried about their rights and freedoms are being threatened by technology, with 44% citing online privacy....
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