web3

/wɛb θriː/ (noun)

The third generation of the World Wide Web, characterized by decentralized protocols and user ownership of data and assets. Unlike its predecessors, Web3 aims to remove central intermediaries, enabling direct peer-to-peer interactions.

Close-up of a digital mesh network symbolizing blockchain connectivity

Guide Overview

Who the guide is for

This guide is designed for technical specialists, researchers, and developers who are transitioning from traditional web2 environments to the decentralized web3 landscape. It focuses on high-quality, specialist-to-specialist communication resources that provide deep technical insight rather than general consumer overviews.

Purpose of the guide

The primary purpose is to provide a curated path through the web3 space. By identifying foundational resources, this guide empowers specialists to effectively build and analyze decentralized applications.

User assumptions

We assume users have a baseline understanding of computer science fundamentals, and have basic familiariry some more advanced topics such as cryptography and distributed systems. Expertise in Solidity is not required but familiarity with command-line interfaces and software development in general is recommended.

Organization of resources

The guide is organized into six different resources. These are composed of news sources, job boards, research tools, and practical tools.

Tips for using the guide

To get the most out of this resource, we recommend starting with the spotlight to align on terminology, then following the functional clusters relevant to your role. Each detailed resource page includes quick navigation links to return to this overview at any time.

Get in touch

Have questions or suggestions? Reach out via email:

mrv5269@psu.edu