Short Guides

What is OpenGov?

One of the key governance frameworks within Polkadot is OpenGov, which allows the community to propose, vote on, and implement protocol upgrades, funding allocations, and network changes. Unlike tradi

Updates to the JAM Protocol

The Join-Accumulate Machine (JAM) protocol is designed to transform the network from a blockchain-focused infrastructure into a full Web3 cloud platform. JAM introduces modular, scalable, and develope

USDC on Polkadot

USDC (USD Coin) is one of the most widely recognized stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. It is pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, meaning each USDC token is backed by a corresponding USD held in re

Validity Proofs (ZK-SNARKs)

ZK-SNARKs, or Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge, are the cryptographic backbone of Layer-2 solutions like zkSync. They allow blockchain networks to verify transactions wit

What is Account Abstraction (zkSync)?

Account Abstraction is a key innovation in Ethereum and Layer-2 networks like zkSync. At its core, it reimagines how blockchain accounts work, making them more flexible, secure, and user-friendly.

How to Use Holdstation Wallet (zkSync)?

Holdstation Wallet is a smart contract wallet built on zkSync Era, a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that utilizes ZK-rollups for low-cost, high-speed transactions. It is designed to simplify th

How WalletConnect Works with Multiple Chains

WalletConnect is a widely used protocol that enables secure communication between cryptocurrency wallets and decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike browser-based wallet extensions, WalletConnect a

QR Codes in the Blockchain

Wallet addresses are long alphanumeric strings, transactions require careful confirmations, and sending tokens incorrectly can result in irreversible losses. This is where QR codes enter the picture.

What Are Bridges in Web3?

A bridge in Web3 is a protocol or system that allows assets, data, and even smart contract calls to move between different blockchains. Bridges are essentially the “cross-chain highways” of the decent

What Are Smart Contract Wallets?

What Is a Directed Acyclic Graph?

What Is Account Abstraction?

What Is Blockchain Sharding?

What Is NFT Fractionalization?

What Is Proof of Reserves?

What Is the Blockchain Trilemma?

Key Concepts in Polkadot JAM

Find out how Polkadot JAM works in this quick guide.

Building on Polkadot JAM

Here's a quick guide for builders exploring Polkadot's all-in-one upgrade.

Introduction to Polkadot JAM

Learn about Polkdot's game-changing upgrade, JAM.

Comparing Polkadot JAM with Other Blockchain Infrastructures

Find out what sets Polkadot JAM apart from other blockchains and scaling solutions.

Mandala Chain: Indonesia’s Gateway to Blockchain Adoption

Learn how Mandala Chain bridges the gap between governments and enterprises.

OriginTrail: Powering a Verifiable Internet for AI

Discover how OriginTrail makes artificial intelligence more trustworthy.

peaq: The Infrastructure Layer for DePINs and RWAs

Discover how peaq empowers the decentralized machine economy.

Robonomics and the M2M Economy

Learn about Robonomics in this short guide.

What Is the Metaverse

Here's a quick intro to the metaverse.

What Is the Ethereum Merge?

Discover the impact of the Ethereum Merge in this quick explainer.

What Are Crypto On-Ramps and Off-Ramps?

Learn how crypto on-ramps and off-ramps work in this short guide.

What Are Consensus Mechanisms?

Find out how different consensus mechanisms keep blockchain networks running correctly.

Stablecoins Vs. CBDCs

Here's a quick comparison between stablecoins and CBDCs.

Proof of Capacity Vs. Proof of Commitment

Learn the difference between these two consensus mechanisms.

Layer 1 Versus Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

Discover two ways a blockchain can scale in this short guide.

What Is Rabby Wallet?

Learn about Rabby Wallet in this guide.

How to Convert Fantom to Sonic

Find out how to convert Fantom tokens to Sonic.

How to Bridge Assets to Sonic

Here's how to bridge assets to Sonic through Sonic Gateway and 3rd-party bridges.

What Is the Sonic Airdrop?

Here's a quick and easy guide to the Sonic airdrop.

Node Deployment in Sonic

Learn the basics of running a Sonic node.

What Is Sonic Gateway?

Learn how Sonic Gateway works and how to use it.

Sonic Tokenomics Explained

The Sonic Ecosystem Overview

Here's a quick intro to the Sonic ecosystem.

Sonic Vs. Other Layer 1 Blockchains

Find out what sets Sonic apart from other blockchains in this short guide.

What Is Sonic?

Discover Sonic, a next-generation blockchain.

What Is Arweave?

Learn more about Arweave in this guide.

What Are Blockchain Nodes?

Here's a short explainer on blockchain nodes and how they work.

What Is Proof of Agreement?

Learn about the Proof-of-Agreement consensus mechanism.

What Is XLM?

Here's a guide to Stellar's cryptocurrency, XLM.

What Is an Application Programming Interface?

Find out how an application programming interface (API) works.

What Is Proof of Access?

Here's an intro to the Proof-of-Access consensus mechanism.

What Is Rust?

Here's a short intro to the Rust programming language.

What Is the IPFS?

Discover how the Interplanetary File System works in this guide.

Using a Vana Data App

Learn how to use a Vana Data App in this short guide.

Exploring Wild Forest NFT Utility

Discover how Wild Forest lets you use NFTs for a better Play-to-Earn gaming experience.

How to Start Playing Wild Forest

Learn how to start playing Wild Forest in this short guide.

Introduction to Wild Forest

Learn about the thrilling Web3 game in this short guide.

How to Contribute to a Data DAO on Vana

How to Add the Vana Network to Your Wallet

Learn how to connect Vana Network to your wallet in this short guide.

How to Get Started with the Vana Telegram App

Learn how to use the Vana Telegram App in this short guide.

What Is Vana?

Here's an intro to Vana, a decentralized network for user-owned data.

What Is Solidity?

Here's a short intro to the Solidity programming language.

What Is Proof of Burn (PoB)?

Here's a short guide on the Proof-of-Burn consensus mechanism.

What Is Proof of Activity (POAc)?

Here's a short guide on the Proof-of-Activity consensus mechanism.

What Is NEAR?

Learn about the NEAR Network in this short guide.

What Is Hyperledger Fabric?

Learn about Hyperledger Fabric in this short guide.

Layer 1 Vs. Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

Learn the difference between Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling solutions in this guide.

What Is Liquidity?

Find out what asset liquidity is in this short guide.

Introducing Challenges and Wagers - Play-to-Earn 2.0

Learn how challenges and wagers work on Tribally in this guide.

Intro to Tribally - The Home of Cross-Chain Play-to-Earn Gaming

Explore the possibilities of the next generation of Web3 gaming through the Tribally ecosystem.

What Are Tiki NFTs?

Discover the unique features of Tiki NFTs in this short guide.

Intro to $TRIBAL - Own Your Value as a Gamer

Learn how Tribally's native token, $TRIBAL, lets you maximize your Web3 gaming experience.

How to Earn Tokens on Tribally

Discover how to earn $TRIBAL

What Is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)?

Here's a quick guide to the EVM.

What Is Proof of History?

Here's a quick intro to the Proof-of-History consensus mechanism.

What Is a Software Development Kit (SDK)?

Discover how SDKs work in this short guide.

What Does Transactions Per Second (TPS) Mean?

Find out what TPS means and why it matters in this short guide.

What is XRP?

Learn how XRP works in this short guide.

What Is TRON?

Learn about TRON network in this short guide.

What Is Polygon?

Learn about Polygon in this short guide.

What Is Litecoin?

Learn how Litecoin works in this short guide.

What Is Cross-Chain Technology?

Discover how cross-chain technology works in this short guide.

What Is Chainlink?

Here's a short intro to the Chainlink blockchain.

What Is Arbitrum?

Here's a short intro to the Arbitrum blockchain.

What Are Smart Contracts?

Discover how smart contracts work in this short guide.

How to Use Petra Wallet

How to Use PancakeSwap for Aptos?

Here's a quick guide on using PancakeSwap to trade and bridge Aptos.

What Is Avalanche?

Here's a short guide on the blockchain Avalanche.

What Is Cardano?

Here's a short guide on the Cardano blockchain.

What Is Solana?

Here's a short guide on the Solana blockchain.

What Is Algorand?

Here's all you need to know about the Algorand blockchain.

What is Pure Proof of Stake?

Learn what Pure Proof-of-Stake is in this short guide.

What Is Aptos Assistant?

Find out how Aptos Assistant works in this short guide.

What Is Move (Programming Language)?

Learn about Move, the programming language used by the Aptos blockchain.

What Is Aptos?

Here's all you need to know about the Aptos blockhain.

What Is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?

Find out what DAOs are in this quick guide.

What Are Gas Fees?

Here's a quick guide to how gas fees work.

Public Keys Vs. Private Keys Vs. Wallet Addresses Vs. Seed Phrases

Learn the difference between public and private keys, wallets, and seed phrases.

Miners Versus Validators

Find out how miners differ from validators in this quick explainer.

What Is an Airdrop?

Here's a quick guide to crypto airdrops — how they work and how to participate.

How to Mint an NFT on OpenSea

Here's how you can mint NFTs on OpenSea.

What Is an Atomic Swap?

Discover what atomic swaps are in this short guide.

What Is Tezos?

Learn about the Tezos blockchain in this short guide.

What Is a Sidechain?

Here's a guide to sidechains and how they work.