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Explainers, how-tos and chain guides that help you use Web3 safely, written by our editorial team.
Blockchain · Explainer
Telos has been described as moving toward web3 identity and domain services, but the sources reviewed here do not confirm a specific launch. This guide explains how onchain names and identity work, what the current results do and do not show, and how to check any Telos naming launch before you rely on it.
Wallets and tools · Explainer
Temple Wallet Mobile advertises a way to top up a Tezos balance with fiat or another crypto. Learn what that means, how to use the feature safely, and what to check before paying.
NFT · Explainer
NFTs are blockchain records of ownership for specific digital or physical-linked items, and they carry practical limits on rights, fees, custody and risk that buyers often miss. This guide covers the ten points that matter most before you buy, sell or mint one.
Token · Explainer
The Terra 2.0 LUNA airdrop gave holders of the original Terra tokens a share of a new chain's LUNA after the 2022 collapse. This guide explains what the airdrop was, how the snapshot and distribution worked, and what holders can check today.
Token · Explainer
Terra's LUNA token and UST stablecoin collapsed in May 2022, and the network's validators halted the chain to stop the damage. This guide explains the mechanics of the failure, what the halt did and did not fix, and what readers can check today.
Token · Explainer
The Terra ecosystem revival plan of May 2022 split the community, with supporters seeing a clean restart and critics objecting to how it treated existing holders. This guide explains what the plan proposed, why it drew so much criticism, what happened after the vote, and how to check the current status yourself.
DeFi · Explainer
The Terra UST collapse in May 2022 exposed how fragile yield-driven lending could be when a stablecoin lost its peg during a falling market. This guide explains what happened, why lenders were hit, and what to check before lending or borrowing today.
Token · Explainer
TerraUSD (UST) was an algorithmic stablecoin that lost its dollar peg in May 2022, and its collapse reshaped how readers should judge stablecoins. This guide explains how the peg was meant to work, why it failed, what a headline low such as 0.67 does and does not tell you, and what to check today.
Token · Explainer
TerraUSD (UST) fell from its $1 peg in May 2022 and its market value collapsed, with the sell-off spreading to LUNA and the wider market. This guide explains how the peg was meant to work, why it broke, and what the widely reported $285 million figure actually measures.
Token · Explainer
Tether says its USDT stablecoin is backed by more than enough reserves, but the strength of that claim depends on what the reserves are, who checks them, and when the figures were measured. This guide explains how to read a reserve report and what to verify before relying on USDT.
Crypto gambling · Explainer
A lockdown Texas Hold'em competition is a format term rather than a standard poker category, so the rules decide what you are actually entering. This guide explains how to read the structure, what a play royal label could mean, and how to check both before you play.
NFT · Explainer
Tezos NFTs have long been promoted as a lower-energy option because the network runs on proof of stake. This guide explains what "clean" should mean for a Tezos NFT, why the topic is drawing attention again, and how to check claims before you mint, buy or hold.
NFT · Explainer
Tezos brought NFT art into public-facing exhibitions at several Art Basel events between 2021 and 2022, from interactive booths to a presented show in Paris. This explainer covers what visitors saw, why the format mattered, and how to follow digital art shown at fairs today.
DeFi · Explainer
The 2020 DeFi blueprint is the set of building blocks that decentralized finance settled on that year: automated exchanges, pooled lending, crypto-backed stablecoins and token incentives. This explainer covers what those pieces were, how they combined, and what readers should understand about them today.
Token · Best list
No stablecoin is risk-free, but some designs give you clearer protection than others. This guide explains how to judge reserves, redemption rights, peg history and smart contract exposure so you can match a stablecoin to your own risk tolerance.
DeFi · Explainer
The Curve Wars were a multi-year contest between DeFi protocols to direct CRV rewards toward their own liquidity pools. This guide explains the mechanics, the players, the 2022 flashpoint, and what the fight means for users now.
Blockchain · Explainer
The Ethereum Merge was the September 2022 upgrade that moved Ethereum from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake validation. This guide explains what changed, how the switch worked, and what it means for ETH holders and DeFi users in 2026.
Blockchain · Explainer
The Merge moved Ethereum from proof-of-work mining to proof-of-stake validation in September 2022. This guide explains what changed in the years since, what did not change, and what someone holding or using ETH should check today.
Crypto gambling · Explainer
Much of what people call the future of crypto gambling is already live, including on-chain betting exchanges, provably fair casinos and prediction markets. This guide explains each model, its trade-offs and the checks to run before depositing any money.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
Web3 gaming, which uses blockchain for player-owned items and in-game economies, is one part of a larger shift in games driven by AI, cloud play and new platforms. This guide explains what has held up, what has not, and how to judge a game before you spend time or money on it.
dApp basics · Explainer
Web3 still needs easier wallets, cheaper and faster networks, stronger security and clearer rules before most people use it without effort. This guide explains those gaps and how to judge a claim about the Dragos name before acting on it.
Web3 gaming · Explainer
Searchers looking for the 'gam3 awards 2023' winner usually mean The Game Awards 2023. This guide explains what the ceremony was, which game took Game of the Year, how the winner was chosen, and how to check results and judge forecasts yourself.
NFT · Explainer
In June 2023 a generative piece called The Goose sold at Sotheby's for $6.2 million, yet many curators, critics and artists still distrust NFT art. This guide explains what the sale showed, why scepticism persists, and how to judge digital art on its own terms.
DeFi · Explainer
HEX became one of the most debated tokens in crypto because its staking design looked like DeFi on the surface but raised hard questions about where yield comes from. Its history shows how the community's view of DeFi mechanics moved from novelty to scrutiny.