Exploring Web3: The Future of the Internet
Step into the future of the internet with this introductory course on Web3, the next evolution of digital technology. Guided by instructor Morten Rand-Hendriksen, you’ll explore the foundational principles, tools, and technologies shaping this decentralized web. Learn how Web3 integrates blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps) to revolutionize how we interact online.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a curious beginner, or someone looking to understand Web3’s potential impact on industries and daily life, this course offers a clear and engaging introduction. By the end, you’ll grasp the core concepts and be ready to delve deeper into this transformative digital landscape.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 1–2 hours
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Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 01-Introduction1
- 02-Web3 Web 30 and the Metaverse8
- 2.101-What is the 3 in Web3
- 2.202-What is the metaverse
- 2.303-What is the promise of Web3
- 2.404-What is decentralization
- 2.505-What are DeFi GameFi DeSci and other Web3 acronyms
- 2.606-What is a dApp decentralized app
- 2.707-What is decentralized storage
- 2.808-What are the challenges of decentralized storage
- 03-Blockchain and Web3 Basics13
- 3.101-What is a blockchain
- 3.202-What is a block
- 3.303-What is a decentralized blockchain
- 3.404-What is a consensus mechanism
- 3.505-What is crypto mining and forging
- 3.606-What is proof of work POW
- 3.707-What is proof of stake POS
- 3.808-What is a cryptocurrency
- 3.909-What are tokens and coins
- 3.1010-What is an NFT
- 3.1111-What is a crypto wallet
- 3.1212-What is a smart contract
- 3.1313-What is a DAO decentralized autonomous organization
- 04-Into the Future1