Web 3 Academy

Transforming Education for Web 3

Table of Contents

Embark on a thrilling journey into the captivating world of web 3 with our carefully curated collection of crypto readings and resources. From the very foundations and historical origins to the most intricate key concepts, we offer an organized treasure trove of knowledge. Dive into captivating topics like governance, privacy, security, scaling, consensus, and crypto-economics. Unveil the secrets of crypto-assets and investing, fundraising, decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, and the fascinating realm of cryptoeconomic primitives and crypto goods. Enrich your expertise with our developer tutorials, practical guides, and inspiring maker stories. Stay updated with our newsletters and explore additional courses for an immersive learning experience.
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Getting Started

What is blockchain?

let's first understand what problem blockchain solves for all of us - by Mohit Mamoria-
‍https://hackernoon.com/wtf-is-the-blockchain-1da89ba19348

Working of Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies)

from 3Blue1Brown
https://youtu.be/bBC-nXj3Ng4

How does Bitcoin Protocol works?

by Michael Nielsen-
‍http://www.michaelnielsen.org/ddi/how-the-bitcoin-protocol-actually-works/

History

The idea of smart contracts (1997)

by Nick Szabo
‍http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/rob/Courses/InformationInSpeech/CDROM/Literature/LOTwinterschool2006/
szabo.best.vwh.net/idea.html

Bitcoin whitepaper (2009): A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

by Satoshi Nakamoto
‍https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

Ethereum whitepaper (2013+): A Next-Generation Smart Contract and Decentralized Application Platform

by Vitalik Buterin et al
‍https://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/White-Paper

Web3 and how we got here

100+ minutes that will forever change how you think about the internet.If you want an incisive understanding of how web3 transforms the most powerful technological force on the planet.
https://youtu.be/VDYNzOPwi-o

The Evolution of Money

A deep dive into the evolution of money, credit, & central banks.If you want to know why digital money is critical to the future of the internet & the world
https://youtu.be/7_TmckkzcM4

The Convergence of Money and the Internet

A comprehensive look at the history and future of money.If you want to understand the internet of money & role of stablecoins
https://www.circle.com/executiveinsights/the-convergence-of-money-and-the-internet

The History of DAOs

A walk through the DAO history books and a look at what's next.If you want to understand how web3 is changing the future of business structure
https://t.co/2LKjgWFUfj

Key Concepts

What is so exciting about Ethereum application ecosystem?

A deep look at the Ethereum ecosystem heading into 2023.
by Vitalik Buterin
https://t.co/TaetA4KlZw

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

The Bitcoin Whitepaper is nine pages laying out an idea that changes the world.
by Satoshi Nakamoto
https://t.co/vDWkqwOk1v

Web3, NFT and Crypto terms for newbies

Web3 lingo is confusing.This list of 50+ terms will get you up to speed :
https://twitter.com/mishadavinci/status/1515673102566318082

A beginner's guide to NFTs

If you want a simplified step-by-step to minting your first NFT
https://opensea.io/learn/what-are-nfts

Real-world Asset Tokenization

A comprehensive conversation about tokenization of real-world assets.If you want an overview of tokenization & why it will be a $16 trillion industry by 2030-
https://youtu.be/GTXo9MORR6E

Factors of decentralization of web3 protocols

An incisive exploration of decentralization.If you want to understand the role of decentralization in web3
https://t.co/zexrMErbzD

Foundations of Blockchains

12 free lectures on the science and technology of blockchain protocols, and the applications built on top of them.If you want a thorough understanding of technology of web3
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEGCF-WLh2RLOHv_xUGLqRts_9JxrckiA

21 Days of Web3

21 days of fun, short videos explaining web3 basics, sent by email or text.If you want to grow your knowledge from scratch-
https://t.co/hk4KHaVOUQ

SheFi Web3 Education and Community for Women

Web3 courses for women and non-binary folks.If you want to learn, network, and grow in web3-
https://t.co/1XqKL2vzKK

Crypto Latest

The 2023 Crypto Startup School Lectures

15 hours of the best thinking on every topic from leadership to legal, product market fit, and more.
‍https://t.co/Fj4FbDpIY4

State of Crypto 2023

A deep dive into the underlying data of the industry.If you want to understand how the industry is developing
https://t.co/Dabc5VeyDG

The Fiat Crisis

An incisive look into issues in the US banking system and how web3 can fix it.
by ETH Global-
‍https://youtu.be/XVSHIAAeZxI

Animoca Brands Co-Founder on AI, NFTs and Blockchain

A short video on why NFTs allow traders, gamers, and creators to make a living wage.If you want to know why NFTs matter-
‍https://youtu.be/lYYY2Qxz4A4

Why NFTs are not dea

A quick look at why NFTs are still a hot topic in 2023. If you want to understand why NFTs are central to the internet, artists, & creatives-
‍https://youtu.be/EpuSjp2d4wo

Tokenized Real-World Assets Are Bringing New Yield Opportunities to DeFi

A look at recent moves into tokenization by major funds.If you want to understand the tokenization trend and why it matters-
https://t.co/oDnBaklSnO

The State of ZK

An overview of the ZK ecosystem.If you want to learn about recent breakthroughs & trends in this innovative privacy enhancing technology-
‍https://t.co/DCHA2a520U

Technology

AlchemyAI

A suite of AI-powered tools for web3 developers.If you want the latest tools to jumpstart your web3 career-
https://t.co/ogDGHDd80K

The Convergence of AI and Web 3

An article that covers AI-enabled Web 3 use cases & ways web3 can benefit AI-
https://t.co/O30NfLXn36

TheValueProp

A database of blockchain use cases across many verticals.If you want to tangible evidence of the real-world utility of blockchain technology & web3-
https://t.co/zxj8hWVPGM