Web3 is the future—of the internet and the world. EVERYONE must learn to use it. Here are 25 top resources to learn web3 (for free):
1. Foundations of Blockchains Lecture Series by @Tim_Roughgarden Head of Research a16zcrypto 8 free lectures on science and technology of blockchain protocols, and the applications built on top of them. If you want a deeper understanding of web3 ✔️
youtu.be/KNJGPI0fuFA
2. Simplilearn from @simplilearn A top YouTube channel for learning digital technology including blockchain and web3. If you want to easily grasp new concepts ✔️
youtu.be/0tZFQs7qBfQ
3. What is Web3? The 'Next Phase' of the Internet by @CNET A seven-minute breakdown on why web3 is the new internet, one that is owned by users. If you want a succinct explanation that anyone can understand ✔️
youtu.be/UxgwigDbCG8
4. Web3: Never Bet Against Innovation | TEDx Talk by @John1wu A deep dive into the future of web3—the internet of value. If you want to learn how web3 changes the way money works ✔️
youtu.be/-t4gBE1tyDQ
5. Web3, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency: a threat or an opportunity? by Shermin Voshmgir @sherminvo From the author of Token Economics, a Tedx Talk on the fundamentals of web3. If you want to learn how web3 democratizes the internet ✔️
youtu.be/JPGNvKy6DTA
6. Collected web3 twitter threads of @cdixon Chris Dixon's threads are a primary resource for learning the very best and latest web3 info. If you want the smartest, most incisive perspective ✔️
cdixon.mirror.xyz
7. DAOs represent the next step forward in the labor movement by @ljin18 DAOs fundamentally transform power structures in organizations and can improve conditions for employees. If you want to learn how web3 can impact inequality ✔️
8. NFTs will force Hollywood, Harvard, Salesforce, Nintendo etc. to reinvent themselves by @gregisenberg NFTs turn dictatorships into democracies and reinforce the power of community. If you want to learn how NFTs can transform industries ✔️
9. The next wave of crypto adoption will come from utility tokens of real-world companies by @TaschaLabs Tokenization is a new business model and one of the key breakthroughs of web3. If you want to learn how real businesses can use tokens to drive growth ✔️
10. How to read a smart contract by @chriscantino A step by step to understanding the codes that make NFTs work. If you want to learn how NFT transactions actually happen ✔️
11. Web3 with a16z by @smc90 @cdixon and the a16z crypto team A podcast about how builders and users can now own pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. If you want the latest in web3 from the very top ✔️
web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/episodes
12. Bankless Podcast by @RyanSAdams and David Hoffman @TrustlessState Powerful conversations with two of the most passionate advocates for crypto and web3. If you want to learn from masters in the field and refine your understanding ✔️
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13. Where It Happens by @gregisenberg and @SahilBloom Episode: Betting Big on Web3 with @ljin18, the mastermind behind the creator economy and co-founder of Variant. If you want to learn about web3 and the creator economy ✔️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet…
14. On the Other Side by @chaserchapman Exploration at the intersection of society, culture, and crypto. If you want to learn how web3 affects human lives ✔️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-…
15. Hello Metaverse by @anni3zhang A weekly episode that demystifies the Metaverse and explores its implications on our culture and society. If you want to learn how our online lives are being designed and how to be a part of shaping it ✔️
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hel…
16. The Canons Archives at a16z crypto by @smc90 @cdixon et al. The OG in-depth readings on Crypto, NFTs and DAOs, from building blocks and key concepts to tutorials and guides. If you want the best info from the team most invested in web3 ✔️
a16z.com/tag/the-canons/
17. Rabbithole Complete tasks, learn skills, and earn credentials that prove your knowledge. If you want to build your web3 resume and be ready for the many opportunities in this growing ecosystem ✔️
rabbithole.gg
18. Crypto Research, Data, and Tools from @MessariCrypto The definitive data source for crypto market intelligence. If you want to know the numbers behind the stories✔️
messari.io
19. Gitcoin The place to build and fund the open web together. If you want to help develop digital public goods, create financial freedom and define the future of the open web ✔️
gitcoin.co
20. Alchemy by @AlchemyPlatform The place to build massively scalable, reliable web3 apps. If you want access to the fundamental building blocks to create the future of technology ✔️
alchemy.com/company
21. The Defiant Newsletter by @CamiRusso The Defiant curates, digests, and analyzes all the major developments in DeFi. If you want to stay informed and knowledgeable about this fast-changing corner of crypto and finance ✔️
newsletter.thedefiant.io
22. Not Boring by @packyM Deep dives into trends, strategies, companies, and protocols shaping the future of business. If you want incisive thinking, fresh perspectives and longform writing on web3 and crypto ✔️
notboring.co
23. The Milk Road by @ShaanVP and @benmlevy A daily update on all happenings in the web3 world. If you want witty, diverting takes as you keep with the twists and turns of this rapidly evolving ecosystem✔️
milkroad.com
24. Blockworks Newsletter A daily newsletter that helps investors understand the markets. If you want to keep up with the day-to-day changes in crypto and web3 ✔️
blockworks.co/newsletter/
25. Web3 Weekly from @smc90 and the a16zcrypto team A weekly go-to guide for anyone building the next generation of the internet. If you want the highest quality insights from the top team in web3 ✔️
a16zcrypto.substack.com
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