Thread by @pencilflip

My 7 favorite resources for getting started with web3...

1/ @3blue1brown's video "But how does bitcoin actually work?" explains Bitcoin's blockchain, and is the most understandable introduction to blockchain I've come across.

2/ The @ethereum whitepaper explains what Ethereum is and how it works. I recommend skimming it to get the general idea and revisiting it later.

ethereum.org/en/whitepaper/

3/ Cryptozombies (made by @loomnetwork) is an interactive coding tutorial that gives you hands on experience with Solidity. There's no better way to understand the difference between web2 and web3 than actually writing some code.

cryptozombies.io/en/course

4/ Ethernauts (made by @OpenZeppelin) is a collection of Web3/Solidity wargames. Each of the 23 levels requires you to "hack" a smart contract. It's fun, challenging, and a great way to get hands on experience with Solidity, @EthereumRemix and web3.js.

ethernaut.openzeppelin.com

5/ The Complete Guide to Full Stack Ethereum Development by @dabit3 is the best way to learn how to make a fullstack dapp. Cryptozombies and Ethernauts help you learn key ideas and concepts, and this tutorial helps you build something real.

dev.to/dabit3/the-com…

6/ Not Boring is a newsletter written by @packyM. It's less technical than ☝️, and instead gives insightful and entertaining analysis of interesting stories, projects, and trends in the web3 ecosystem. I like reading it while eating my morning oatmeal.

notboring.co

7/ Finally, if you're looking for something to listen to, check out this podcast by @cdixon. It covers a bunch of different Web3 topics, and will definitely get you excited about the space!

joincolossus.com/episodes/22848…

These don't count because they link out to a million other resources. But if you're looking for even more to consume, check em out.

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