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Blockchain is the underlying technology for almost all cryptocurrencies. It is a distributed ledger jointly maintained by decentralized nodes around the world. Blockchain is hailed as "the trust machine", enabling trustless peer-to-peer payments. Blockchain will become the infrastructure for the next generation of the Internet - Web 3.

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 Interpretation of Vector Reserve: After liquidity staking and re-staking, Liquidity Position Derivative (LPD) is quietly rising
Beginner

Interpretation of Vector Reserve: After liquidity staking and re-staking, Liquidity Position Derivative (LPD) is quietly rising

This article introduces the concept, products, current status of Vector Reserve’s Liquidity Position Derivative (LPD).
2026-03-24 11:53:25
Understanding Kiln: Focusing on “Staking as a Service”, what’s so special about Ethereum’s top node operator?
Beginner

Understanding Kiln: Focusing on “Staking as a Service”, what’s so special about Ethereum’s top node operator?

This article introduces the Ethereum staking platform Kiln from aspects such as its operation mode, technical features, and funding background.
2026-03-24 11:53:25
The Power of ZK: Privacy-Driven Innovation in a Decentralized World
Beginner

The Power of ZK: Privacy-Driven Innovation in a Decentralized World

In this article, the key role played by ZK technology is illustrated through four examples: DEX, Oracle, voting, and auctions.
2026-03-24 11:53:25
What Is Restaking and How It Enables Capital Efficiency
Beginner

What Is Restaking and How It Enables Capital Efficiency

This article outlines the principles, advantages, and potential risks of re-staking, while introducing 4 current re-staking protocols.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
Securing the Unpredictable: Random Number Technology In Web3 Games
Beginner

Securing the Unpredictable: Random Number Technology In Web3 Games

This article explains the need for a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) in Web3 and provides a brief overview of theoretical methods for breaking Pseudo-Random Number Generators (PRNG).
2026-03-24 11:53:24
AIxDePIN: What new opportunities will arise from the collision of these two hot tracks?
Beginner

AIxDePIN: What new opportunities will arise from the collision of these two hot tracks?

This article explains the changes that DePIN could bring to AI, with the potential for making AI training more efficient and achieving AI popularization.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
Sequencer’s working principle, current situation and future
Beginner

Sequencer’s working principle, current situation and future

This article explains what a “Sequencer” is and how it works in Layer2 blockchain
2026-03-24 11:53:24
Celestia: Ethereum’s Biggest Competitor in Data Availability? Can EigenLayer Turn the Tide?
Intermediate

Celestia: Ethereum’s Biggest Competitor in Data Availability? Can EigenLayer Turn the Tide?

This article discusses the strengths, potential impact, and possible challenges of both Celestia and EigenLayer.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
$NAT and Digital Matter Theory: From 'Unifying All Chains' to 'Unifying All Universes'
Intermediate

$NAT and Digital Matter Theory: From 'Unifying All Chains' to 'Unifying All Universes'

This article introduces Digital Material Theory (DMT) and its token NAT.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
From Zero to Hero with Token Vesting
Beginner

From Zero to Hero with Token Vesting

Web3 startups typically utilize cryptographic tokens to establish self-executing ecosystems. Token vesting refers to the gradual release of token supply over a specified period, where early investors and contributors may receive discounted or free tokens. Choosing the right vesting terms is crucial for early investors and contributors, considering factors such as fairness, sustainability, and stability.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
An Open Asset Delivery Network and the Need for Decentralization
Intermediate

An Open Asset Delivery Network and the Need for Decentralization

This article introduces Mirror World's proposal for a World Store that serves all blockchain networks, providing a seamless experience for end-users who purchase or invest in dapps, ecosystems, and assets.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
Why True Randomness Is Important in Web3
Beginner

Why True Randomness Is Important in Web3

This article introduces what randomness is, understands its types, and explores the challenges it poses in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
The Secret to Earning Passive Income With Cryptocurrencies: Lesser-Known Strategies That Work
Beginner

The Secret to Earning Passive Income With Cryptocurrencies: Lesser-Known Strategies That Work

This article introduces 10 ways you can participate in web3.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
The Beginner’s Guide to Consensus Mechanisms
Beginner

The Beginner’s Guide to Consensus Mechanisms

This article provides a comprehensive introduction to the consensus mechanism.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
On Trust Minimization and Horizontal Scaling
Intermediate

On Trust Minimization and Horizontal Scaling

This article argues, through exploring three questions, that trust minimization and horizontally scalable systems are the most promising ways to scale blockchain applications.
2026-03-24 11:53:24
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