The Decentralized Diary: Day 001 The Journey Begins

Learn about the goal of the Decentralized Diary and how it got started!

What is Web 3.0

What is Web 3.0? Isn’t there just one internet? If you are having these thoughts, you are not alone. Web 3.0 is a term coined by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood. Web 3.0 (aka Web3) describes the next version of the internet. How will Web3 be different than the current system?

Basics of Blockchain Technology

Here, we are jumping into the topic of blockchain technology. It is a doozy, but it's crucial to understand as it lays the foundation for cryptocurrencies and Web 3.0. This article will provide a basic overview of blockchain technology.

What is Cryptocurrency?

Now that we have a basic understanding of blockchain technology, it’s time to explore how it can be used in your everyday life.

What is a Cryptocurrency Wallet? Part 2

In What is a Cryptocurrency Wallet? Part 1, we took a deep dive into crypto wallets to understand how they work and their utility beyond cryptocurrency exchange. With that foundation, we are ready to examine the different types of wallets available!

Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake

PoW and PoS are consensus mechanisms for blockchains, which we first discussed briefly in our Basics of Blockchain Technology article.

DAOs 101

The term DAO has begun to make its way into the mainstream. You may have heard of the ConstitutionDAO, who tried to buy a copy of the U.S. Constitution up for auction in 2021. Relatively speaking, DAOs are a new concept and one that many people are still trying to figure out.

What is an NFT?

If you are in the Web3 space, you know NFTs continue to gain popularity and are taking the space by storm. So what are NFTs, and why should you even care? Let’s dive into the topic to see what the deal is.

What is DeFi?

If you’ve been exploring the decentralized world, you’ve likely come across the term “DeFi.” But what is it? Today’s article will dive into what it is, popular applications, and DeFi’s pros and cons.