Blockchain

Blockchain is the underlying technology for almost all cryptocurrencies. It is a distributed ledger jointly maintained by decentralized nodes around the world. Blockchain is hailed as "the trust machine", enabling trustless peer-to-peer payments. Blockchain will become the infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet - Web 3.

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What is NYM? All You Need to Know About NYM
Intermediate

What is NYM? All You Need to Know About NYM

NYM is a privacy-focused blockchain project that aims to prevent traffic analysis and enhance data confidentiality across various networks.
1/3/2024, 3:17:46 PM
What is Wrapped XRP (wXRP) and How Does it Work?
Intermediate

What is Wrapped XRP (wXRP) and How Does it Work?

Wrapped XRP, a token pegged to XRP usable across various blockchain networks other than the XRP ledger, aims to enhance liquidity and interoperability within the decentralized finance ecosystem.
1/3/2024, 2:56:11 PM
Is There Traditional Financial Asset Backing? Understanding the Current Development Status of RWA Assets and Representative Projects in One Article
Intermediate

Is There Traditional Financial Asset Backing? Understanding the Current Development Status of RWA Assets and Representative Projects in One Article

This article introduces why RWA (Real World Assets) assets exist, their current development status, and the most representative projects in this track.
1/3/2024, 2:29:04 PM
Designing reward systems for web3 governance
Intermediate

Designing reward systems for web3 governance

The article compares reputation-based reward systems with token-based reward systems in terms of governance participation, outlining the considerations for each governance reward system. It discusses how to earn these rewards and what power they might translate into.
1/3/2024, 9:34:33 AM
The Modular Thesis: Scaling Web3 with Rollups
Intermediate

The Modular Thesis: Scaling Web3 with Rollups

The article argues that a modular-centered design can achieve a scalable and secure execution layer, thereby collectively changing the way blockchain is constructed and utilized.
1/3/2024, 9:17:28 AM
How to scale app rollups
Intermediate

How to scale app rollups

This article explores how to expand rollup to accommodate hundreds of thousands of simultaneous participants by modifying the rollup execution environment. It discusses the types of applications/games each method is suitable for and the challenges they face.
1/3/2024, 7:58:07 AM
 a16z's Comprehensive Annual Report: The Current State of Web3, Business Boundaries, and Regulatory Innovation
Intermediate

a16z's Comprehensive Annual Report: The Current State of Web3, Business Boundaries, and Regulatory Innovation

This article compiles insights for U.S. policymakers and others interested in the current state of crypto policy from Andreessen Horowitz’s annual "State of Crypto" report.
1/2/2024, 3:15:50 PM
How Will Al Impact the NFT Art Ecosystem?
Intermediate

How Will Al Impact the NFT Art Ecosystem?

AI-generated NFT art is a digital artwork created through the use of AI algorithms and generative models to interpret large extensive data and stored on a blockchain. However, despite its potential to transform NFTs, AI is not immune to limitations.
1/2/2024, 10:32:08 AM
What is Juno Network? (JUNO)
Beginner

What is Juno Network? (JUNO)

This article provides a detailed introduction to Juno Network, the first smart contract platform on Cosmos. In this article, you can learn about its key technologies, development history, and the current status of its ecosystem.
1/2/2024, 5:59:21 AM
How to Get Started with Inscriptions: An Introduction to the World of Inscription
Intermediate

How to Get Started with Inscriptions: An Introduction to the World of Inscription

This article will start by delving into the development history of inscriptions, introducing the technical principles and underlying logic of inscription. Through real-life examples, it will guide you on how to inscribe, create your own inscriptions, and explore various ways to earn money through inscriptions. Finally, the article will engage in a discussion on the future development of inscriptions.
1/2/2024, 5:45:41 AM
Wallet and Data Analysis Websites You Need to Know About Inscriptions - Operation Guide
Beginner

Wallet and Data Analysis Websites You Need to Know About Inscriptions - Operation Guide

This article mainly introduces public chain wallets and data analysis websites, as well as operation guides for BRC-20 and ASC-20. The essence of inscription is an off-chain consensus. Inscription is based on the supply and demand relationship and is a zero-sum game. Anyone can deploy and mint inscriptions.
1/2/2024, 4:38:13 AM
Nine Essential Inscription Tools to Master Inscriptions
Beginner

Nine Essential Inscription Tools to Master Inscriptions

The right tools can make exploring and investing in inscriptions twice as effective. This article introduces nine tools across four major areas of inscriptions.
1/2/2024, 2:47:02 AM
Why Arbitrum Governance Resembles Italian Politics
Beginner

Why Arbitrum Governance Resembles Italian Politics

The short-term incentive plan vote for Arbitrum has concluded, with native projects in the ecosystem gaining more support. This article provides an analysis and interpretation of the practical operation of this incentive plan vote. It expresses the hope that Arbitrum can iterate its voting process to reduce friction and mechanisms resembling Web2 politics.
1/1/2024, 9:29:58 PM
The Sea Of Change For Crypto
Beginner

The Sea Of Change For Crypto

This article analyzes its outlook on the trends in the cryptocurrency industry for the next decade, asserting that the next ten years will be a crucial moment where digital assets take center stage.
1/1/2024, 6:05:30 PM
The rise of web3 social (ROWS) #1 - mapping the space
Beginner

The rise of web3 social (ROWS) #1 - mapping the space

This article is dedicated to providing a quick overview of what defines "web3 social," including types of projects, key roles, dominant narratives, etc., ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the content we are focused on.
1/1/2024, 5:53:06 PM

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