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Explainers, how-tos and chain guides that help you use Web3 safely, written by our editorial team.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
Crypto gaming tournaments are often described as boosted, but the headline number can hide entry costs, token risk and unclear payout terms. This guide explains how these events are funded and how to check any CryptoWars-style event before you join.
Crypto gambling · Explainer
Crypto payments can make casino games reachable for more adults, but access depends on where you live, how the operator is licensed and how well you manage your own wallet. This guide explains what actually changes, what does not, and what to check before you deposit.
dApp basics · Explainer
A dedicated page for each dApp puts its purpose, networks, activity and risks in one place, which makes it easier to decide whether an app is worth using. This guide explains what to check on those pages and how to read them with care.
dApp basics · How-to
Retention for a dApp means keeping connected wallets coming back after the first transaction. This guide covers the measurements, onboarding, transaction flow, notifications and trust signals that matter most for on-chain products.
dApp basics · Explainer
On-chain numbers can show how a dApp is used, but they do not show whether a token is a good buy. This guide explains which metrics to read, where to check them and where they mislead.
dApp basics · Explainer
A dApp store is a directory that helps you find decentralized apps, but it does not hold your funds or run the apps. Your wallet is the link that lets you connect to each app and approve what it asks you to do.
DeFi · Explainer
NFTs and DeFi both grew on Ethereum, but they have moved at different speeds and carry different risks. This explainer covers what each one is, how the 2021 NFT boom cooled, where the two overlap, and how to approach them with care.
DeFi · Explainer
In 2021, many DeFi lending and trading platforms stopped living on a single blockchain and began running on several networks at once. This guide explains why that happened, how assets moved between chains, and what the trade-offs look like in 2026.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi projects use several designs to keep a token near one dollar, including crypto-collateralized vaults, yield-bearing savings tokens and tokens backed by tokenized government debt. Each design fails in different ways, so the mechanism matters as much as the label.
DeFi · Explainer
Total value locked (TVL) is the most quoted scale for DeFi, but a protocol's place in the rankings depends on how the number is measured and what moves it. This explainer covers how a protocol can climb the rankings, which climbs are durable, and how to read TVL without being misled.
Security and scams · Explainer
Yield farm and bridge exploits move fast: attackers find a flaw, mint or withdraw tokens, and convert them before anyone can stop them. This guide explains how these drains happen, what the Binance-linked incidents in recent reporting show, and what you can do to protect your own funds.
SocialFi and DAOs · Explainer
Decentralized science, or DeSci, uses blockchains, DAOs and tokens to change how research is funded, published and owned. This guide explains the mechanics, the real limits and how to judge a DeSci project before you take part.
dApp basics · How-to
Filecoin can handle the bulky files that a web3 app should not put onchain, such as images, datasets and media. This guide covers how developers can add it to an existing stack with content identifiers, storage deals, FVM contracts, redundancy and security checks.
DeFi · Explainer
EMP Money is an algorithmic token that markets steady earnings, but the payouts depend on a peg mechanism that has failed for other tokens before. This guide explains where any continuous return would have to come from, what the claims leave out, and how to check them before committing funds.
NFT · Explainer
ENS names are human-readable addresses ending in.eth that point to crypto wallets, and they are also tradable NFTs. This guide explains how they work, what they cost to keep, and how to protect one from loss or phishing.
DeFi · Explainer
Large centralized exchanges are adding DeFi features and, in some cases, building their own blockchains. This guide explains the main models, why exchanges are moving this way, and what users should check before relying on one.
NFT · Explainer
Some well-known artists have used NFTs to share sale income, offer presale access and sell collectibles that give fans a closer link to their work. The benefits vary a lot, and this guide explains how to tell a real fan benefit from a marketing line.
dApp basics · Explainer
Fitness dApps pay users in tokens or points for walking, running or training, using a blockchain to record and settle rewards. This guide explains how the models work, what you can realistically expect to earn, and how to protect your wallet and your data.
SocialFi and DAOs · Explainer
Gala Film is a Web3 film platform from the Gala ecosystem that pairs free viewing with tokenized rights to exclusive series content. This guide explains how the model is meant to work, what owning a token can and cannot give you, and how to check the project's current status yourself.
Blockchain · Explainer
Gaming dapps can widen what a blockchain is used for, but only when they attract lasting users beyond a single hype cycle. This guide explains how that works on Harmony and how to judge the claim for yourself.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
A launchpad is a platform that helps game developers sell tokens or early access to raise money for building a game. This guide explains how that process usually works, what buyers should check, and where to confirm Elysium's current terms.
NFT · Explainer
Hedera's native token service lets a creator write a royalty into an NFT's fee schedule, so the network can collect it on transfers that go through the token service. This guide explains how that works, what fallback fees do, and where enforcement stops.
Blockchain · Explainer
Hedera hackathon announcements often headline a large prize pool, and the amount that reaches any one team depends on the track, the rules and the final results. This guide explains how to read a prize pool, check its current figure, and decide whether a Hedera hackathon fits your project.
NFT · Explainer
Hedera gives NFT projects native token tools, low and predictable fees, and fast finality, so a team can issue collectibles without writing a custom contract from scratch. This guide explains how those pieces fit together, what the Hedera NFT marketplace layer looks like, and what to verify before you build or buy.