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Explainers, how-tos and chain guides that help you use Web3 safely, written by our editorial team.
NFT · Explainer
Formula 1 event NFTs sold out within minutes in the 2021 F1 Delta Time sales, and similar drops have followed. This guide explains how fast-selling event NFTs work, why they sell out so quickly, and what buyers should check before they try to buy.
dApp basics · Explainer
Hive passed Steem on dApp activity after the two chains separated in 2020, and the speed of that shift is often quoted as about ten weeks. This guide explains what that claim means, what public sources do and do not confirm, and how you can check current activity data yourself.
AI and crypto · Explainer
Hivemind is a loose label for groups of AI agents that share memory, split roles and vote on answers. This guide explains how these swarms are built, where they tend to fail, and where blockchain projects fit in.
NFT · Explainer
A plain explanation of how a fantasy artwork can become a playable character in Vulcanverse, what the NFT layer does, and how to check current details before you buy or play.
Blockchain · Explainer
Loom Network is built around app-specific chains, which let a dApp team set its own rules and cost structure instead of sharing one crowded network. This guide explains what that flexibility gives developers, what it costs them, and how to check the current state of the network before committing.
Memecoin · Explainer
Memeland raids are community campaigns that reward members for taking part, and their stated goal is to widen access to staking beyond large holders. This guide explains the idea in plain terms, what to verify before joining, and where to find current rules because the details of any single campaign change over time.
NFT · Explainer
Blockchains have been used to sell music, split royalties and reward listeners since about 2020. This explainer covers how those systems work, what they have and have not delivered, and what to check before you spend money or time on them.
NFT · Explainer
NFTs give musicians income streams beyond streaming, from limited editions to resale royalties and fan memberships. This guide explains each model, why earnings vary so widely, and the risks to weigh before minting.
Web3 gaming · Review
My Crypto Heroes was linked to Brave Frontier Heroes as a collectible and blockchain layer, but the sources here do not show how much it drove the game's success. This guide separates what is documented from what is only claimed, and explains how to check the game's current status.
NFT · Explainer
Nakamigos drew heavy trading in 2023 with a simple pixel-art collection, a recognizable link to early CryptoPunks culture and a lot of social attention. This guide explains the mechanics behind that surge, the numbers that can mislead, and how to check the data yourself in 2026.
Token · Explainer
New token rankings sort recently launched and recently active tokens by on-chain activity, which can surface projects that market-cap tables hide. They are a starting point for research, not a verdict on safety or value.
NFT · Explainer
NFT asset strength is not a formal industry standard, so each tool defines it differently. This guide explains the inputs that usually feed these scores, how they are combined, and how to check a score before you rely on it.
Blockchain · Explainer
Oasis Sapphire is an EVM-compatible network built to keep smart contract data private, and the Oasis Privacy Layer extends that confidentiality to other chains. This guide explains how the design works, what private messaging means in practice, and where the limits are.
NFT · Explainer
OpenSea kept most of its trading activity after LooksRare arrived with token rewards in early 2022. This explainer covers what the rivalry showed about incentives, royalties and metrics, and how you can check marketplace activity yourself.
DeFi · Explainer
DeFi lets people lend, borrow, trade and stake crypto through public blockchain protocols instead of banks or brokers. This guide explains the main ways people use these tools for an advantage, what each one requires, and the risks to weigh first.
Blockchain · Explainer
Polygon's community treasury is a pool of POL that funds ecosystem work through grant seasons. A Community Treasury Board and public governance proposals shape how that money is spent. This explainer covers how the treasury is funded, governed, and how grants are awarded.
SocialFi and DAOs · Explainer
A metaverse portal is the link that carries a player, avatar or digital item from one virtual world to another. This guide explains how portals work on Solana, where Portal and Solana-based worlds fit, and how to use them with less risk.
DeFi · Explainer
Primex Finance is a non-custodial DeFi protocol for spot margin trading that works on top of existing decentralized exchanges instead of running its own order book. This guide explains how that design works, how the project has developed since its 2022 beta, and what to check before using it.
dApp basics · Explainer
Radar is a name that appears in many unrelated contexts, so this guide explains how governance works in a dApp ecosystem and how to verify who decides what for any project called Radar. It also shows how to compare governance models across the DeFi protocols readers use most.
DeFi · Explainer
Radix argues that building asset rules and wallet safety into its base layer could make DeFi easier for ordinary users. This explainer covers the design ideas behind that claim, what they do and do not solve, and how to check the ecosystem's progress yourself.
dApp basics · Explainer
RSK, now usually called Rootstock, is a smart contract network tied to Bitcoin. This guide explains how competitions for wallets and dApps on the network are generally structured, how entries are judged, and how to confirm current rules and deadlines.
Token · Explainer
Social media can move DeFi token prices within hours, often before any change in what a protocol actually does. This guide explains the mechanics, the warning signs of manufactured hype, and the checks to run before you act on a post.
SocialFi and DAOs · Explainer
Large social networks and smaller startups are testing blockchain features such as creator tokens, portable profiles and tipping wallets. This explainer covers what web3 social means, why platforms are experimenting, where the risks sit, and how to judge a web3 social app before you join.
NFT · Explainer
Sorare is a fantasy sports game where licensed football player cards are NFTs, so its user experience depends on how well it hides wallet and blockchain steps behind a game. This guide explains what a better experience looks like, how to judge it, and where to check current changes.