Tl;dr Education is, and will continue to be, the most important tool in your repertoire when it comes to Web3. Having reliable resources to learn from will help you stay well-informed and well-protected against the dangers of this new world.
Not sure where to start?
Here are 7 Great Resources for Web3 Education!
- Bankless: The bankless ecosystem (because it’s grown too broad to just call it a podcast anymore) has been on the frontlines of educating people about Web 3 for over 2 years. Ryan and David put out stellar content covering nearly every corner of crypto one can think of. They are specifically skilled at distilling the high level view of the industry so even the newest explorers can start to build a strong foundation of knowledge. A great place to start is the Bankless Podcast: Episodes 1 – 8. Going through these conversations is easily one of the best introductions to the industry that you can find!
- Probably nothing: TZ and Alexis Ohanian bring NFTs to life through their podcast conversations with industry innovators, but also make sure no one is taking themselves too seriously along the way 😀. With both hosts working on and with amazing projects, they bring insight that is hard to find elsewhere. Their 1st podcast episode is a great place to start!
- Whiteboard Crypto: In their own words, Whiteboard Crypto “explains topics of the cryptocurrency world using analogies, stories, and examples so simple that your grandpa can understand them.” This YouTube channel is full of some of the best visual explainer videos on crypto that exist. Topics ranging from DeFi to blockchains to code forks to NFTs to consensus mechanisms and many more! It’s a great channel to go to if you’re early in your web3 journey and you don’t know where to turn. Check out this great starter video: What is a Blockchain?
- Etherscan: Etherscan is an organization dedicated to delivering massive value in the form of human-readable blockchain data. For some, blockchain data can be less than easy to understand or obtain without certain technical knowledge. Etherscan seeks to provide everyone equitable access to this data. Free to use, consumer focused, and adding new features/integrations all the time, this tool is a must-use.
- Overpriced JPEGs: We are including a 2nd NFT focused resource because many people have or will come into Web3 through NFTs. It’s important to have reputable sources of information in this area to help stay safe and build a solid foundation of knowledge. Carly is an NFT enthusiast with charismatic prowess that brings out the best conversations in everyone visiting her show. Her podcast covers all possible facets of the NFT space. Her guests bring experience and thoughtfulness that is a treat to experience. Start on any episode of the show that sounds interesting to you! This is a special one to check out: Scientist turned civilian astronaut, Dr. Sian Proctor on NFTs, Space, & More.
- CryptoMondays: Crypto is about community, and a great community to check out is CryptoMondays! It can feel difficult at times to connect with others when you’re online all day. These live events foster great conversations! To join or launch a meetup in your city, start here.
- CoinLedger’s Crypto Tax Guide! If you have spent any time (or money) in the crypto world, then you are likely aware that keeping track of your buys, sells, gains, and losses can be confusing. And figuring out what to do with that info when tax time comes around is an entirely different story. CoinLedger has put together an incredible tax guide to help everyone navigate the current tax landscape in crypto gracefully: Check it out here! They also have useful software that lets you build reports and track everything for your crypto taxes! If you’re thinking of trying them out, use this promo code to get 20% off: ZEN20
Not sure where to start?
Here are 7 Great Resources for Web3 Education!
- Bankless: The bankless ecosystem (because it’s grown too broad to just call it a podcast anymore) has been on the frontlines of educating people about Web 3 for over 2 years. Ryan and David put out stellar content covering nearly every corner of crypto one can think of. They are specifically skilled at distilling the high level view of the industry so even the newest explorers can start to build a strong foundation of knowledge. A great place to start is the Bankless Podcast: Episodes 1 – 8. Going through these conversations is easily one of the best introductions to the industry that you can find!
- Probably nothing: TZ and Alexis Ohanian bring NFTs to life through their podcast conversations with industry innovators, but also make sure no one is taking themselves too seriously along the way 😀. With both hosts working on and with amazing projects, they bring insight that is hard to find elsewhere. Their 1st podcast episode is a great place to start!
- Whiteboard Crypto: In their own words, Whiteboard Crypto “explains topics of the cryptocurrency world using analogies, stories, and examples so simple that your grandpa can understand them.” This YouTube channel is full of some of the best visual explainer videos on crypto that exist. Topics ranging from DeFi to blockchains to code forks to NFTs to consensus mechanisms and many more! It’s a great channel to go to if you’re early in your web3 journey and you don’t know where to turn. Check out this great starter video: What is a Blockchain?
- Etherscan: Etherscan is an organization dedicated to delivering massive value in the form of human-readable blockchain data. For some, blockchain data can be less than easy to understand or obtain without certain technical knowledge. Etherscan seeks to provide everyone equitable access to this data. Free to use, consumer focused, and adding new features/integrations all the time, this tool is a must-use.
- Overpriced JPEGs: We are including a 2nd NFT focused resource because many people have or will come into Web3 through NFTs. It’s important to have reputable sources of information in this area to help stay safe and build a solid foundation of knowledge. Carly is an NFT enthusiast with charismatic prowess that brings out the best conversations in everyone visiting her show. Her podcast covers all possible facets of the NFT space. Her guests bring experience and thoughtfulness that is a treat to experience. Start on any episode of the show that sounds interesting to you! This is a special one to check out: Scientist turned civilian astronaut, Dr. Sian Proctor on NFTs, Space, & More.
- CryptoMondays: Crypto is about community, and a great community to check out is CryptoMondays! It can feel difficult at times to connect with others when you’re online all day. These live events foster great conversations! To join or launch a meetup in your city, start here.
- CoinLedger’s Crypto Tax Guide! If you have spent any time (or money) in the crypto world, then you are likely aware that keeping track of your buys, sells, gains, and losses can be confusing. And figuring out what to do with that info when tax time comes around is an entirely different story. CoinLedger has put together an incredible tax guide to help everyone navigate the current tax landscape in crypto gracefully: Check it out here! They also have useful software that lets you build reports and track everything for your crypto taxes! If you’re thinking of trying them out, use this promo code to get 20% off: ZEN20
Bonus resource:
- Zengo: We are building a broad base of intro-to-crypto content just for you! A great place to start is our podcast, the Zen Crypto Show or with our YouTube channel! You can also learn more about how Zengo was built and get insight on what we’re working on – check out this recent interview with Ari, Zengo’s Head of Communications, here!
