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What is Web3 series
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What's Wrong With Web2?
Let’s chat about why web2 has problems like monopolies, data mining, and inefficient energy usage. When the web began it offered the promise of connecting people and information around the world, but it’s become a place where just a few companies control access, users are spied on and resources are wasted. What happened? Can it be fixed?
What is Web3?
Web1, web2 and web3 refer to different eras of the web. In this video we look at the history of the web, why it became centralized and controlled by a handful of companies, and how web3 will re-decentralized the web, restore trust through verifiable transparency, and give users digital ownership. Web3 will replace closed platforms with open protocols, just as the web1 replaced closed platforms like AOL, Compuserve & Prodigy.
What is Blockchain?
We're talking all about blockchain technology - what blockchains are, the invention of blockchain, the first blockchain to go mainstream, and why the Bitcoin blockchain unlocked web3!
What Is Public Key Cryptography?
In this video we break down the basics of cryptography - what it is, how it works, why it’s been essential to the development of the web and how it’s used with blockchain and web3. If you only remember one takeaway from this video we hope its this - never share your private keys!
Four Things Governments Need to Know About Blockchain
The web was always intended to be an open space — of, by & for the People. But the web has become monopolized by a handful of walled garden platforms who control the infrastructure, because when the web began, the technology didn’t exist to build an open source protocol for indexing & distribution.
What is Proof of Work?
We’re talking about something so essential to Web3, that it wouldn’t exist without it - and that’s Proof of Work. In this video, we’re breaking down what it is, the important benefits it provides, and of course, discussing the problems it faces!
What Is Bitcoin?
Today we’re talking about Bitcoin! It's an essential part of web3. Beyond all the hype, the future of technology and Bitcoin are inextricably linked. We're diving into the 5 basic things you need to know about Bitcoin - what it is, how it works, how to get it, how to store it, and why it has value.
What Are Stablecoins?
Stablecoins are meant to be a digital currency that has a fixed unit of value rather than a free floating market price like Bitcoin. There has been a lot of drama, controversy and confusion about stablecoins this year so we are going to break down the basics and talk about what they are, how they work, and the purpose they serve on web3.
What Is Proof of Stake?
One of the most important aspects of blockchain technology is the security of the ledger - the way the decentralized network of computers is able to verify blockchain transactions and determine which branch of the blockchain is correct. Proof of Stake was developed in 2012 and is now in use by some big projects including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Cardano, Tezos and dozens of others. Lets chat about what Proof of Stake is, why it was introduced, and how it works, and some of the advantages and disadvantages it offers.
Crypto VS. Web3
Lets chat about crypto vs web3 - how they are different and why they have taken the tech industry, and the world, by storm. While many may use them interchangeably, crypto and web3 are not synonyms. Web3 is an umbrella term that cryptocurrency falls under, but web3 is larger and encompasses other protocols as well. So let's talk about the categories of web3 and where cryptocurrency is involved.
What web3 Regulation Needs
US regulation of crypto, blockchain, and web3 has become a very hot topic. With both the House and Senate having hearings on the collapse of FTX this week, its clear regulation is coming. But the details of regulation matter and the stakes are high, well intentioned regulation with harmful unintended consequences looms. Lets chat about what web3 regulation needs.
How the uncertain regulatory landscape is pushing web3 out of the US
The US has led the technology sector for more than 30 years, it was the leader of both web1 and web2 because the regulatory landscape provided the framework entrepreneurs & innovators needed to build businesses. However, the lack of clarity about what regulations apply to web3 infrastructure and unpredictable enforcement against entrepreneurs by the SEC is holding back web3 in the US. If the US wants to stay ahead in tech, it needs to provide clear and carefully constructed regulations that foster innovation and growth.
What Are Bitcoin Smart Contracts
We are talking about smart contracts - a revolutionary technology that will be an essential part of web3. At its core, the internet is a global network of connected computers that allows us to share information and communicate with each other. Since its invention at the beginning of the 90’s the world wide web has had the potential to be so much more – it could be a platform for open communication, innovation, collaboration, and economic growth, and clearly it’s met a lot of that potential, but the centralized infrastructure of web2 has been holding it back. Decentralizing it is how it will reach its full potential, which is what we mean by the term Web3, and a big piece of how that will happen is with self-executing code, or what’s become known as “Smart Contracts."
What are smart contracts? Part 2: Turing Complete (Ethereum)
Today we're talking about turing complete smart contracts. Last week we talked about the general concept of smart contracts - where the idea came from, what they are and how a simple scripting version of them can work with a network like bitcoin. We are taking it a step further and talking about turing complete smart contracts.
What is Ethereum?
After Bitcoin, Ethereum is the second most well-known and valuable cryptocurrency, however, they have different use-cases. While the purpose of Bitcoin is value - whether value transfer or a store of value - the purpose of Ethereum is to execute smart contracts.
How Arweave Solves the Decentralized Data Persistence Problem: A Journey through Web3 Evolution
Join Devon James as he takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of decentralized file storage protocols, from BitTorrent to IPFS, Filecoin, and finally, Arweave. In this first part of a four-part series, Devon discusses the challenges faced in the decentralized web space and how Arweave offers a promising solution for long-term preservation of data in a scalable way. Learn about the importance of a permissionless information space in ensuring freedom from tyrants, and how protocols can provide tools for the application layer to address content moderation responsibly. Don't miss out on this insightful exploration of the quest for a truly permanent and immutable data storage layer for the web!
The Future of Data Storage: How Arweave's Permaweb Revolutionizes the Internet
Join Devon James as he explores Arweave's innovative approach to permanent, decentralized data storage. Learn about the fascinating history of storage costs and how Arweave's unique pricing model ensures your data will be stored forever. Discover how Arweave's mining process is efficient and scalable, and how their technology solves major challenges like the tragedy of the commons. Get a glimpse of the future of data storage with Arweave's Permaweb and stay tuned for upcoming videos on using and running Arweave!
Upload Files to the Permaweb with Arweave: Akord, Ardrive, and Bundlr | Web3 Made Easy
In this episode of "What Kind of Internet Do You Want?", Devon James introduces you to three popular platforms for uploading files to the Arweave permaweb: Akord, Ardrive, and Bundlr. Learn how these innovative web3 technologies are reshaping the way we store and share information online, and how you can use them to create a more resilient, open, and censorship-resistant internet.
Non-Custodial Wallets for Arweave: ArConnect and Keystone Pro
Devon James dives deeper into using Arweave, a protocol for permanent information storage. He walks viewers through the process of setting up and using two non-custodial wallets for storing and using Arweave tokens: ArConnect, a popular chrome browser extension, and the Keystone Pro, a hardware wallet that recently added support for Arweave. Devon explains the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets and the importance of keeping tokens under personal control. Don't miss out on this informative episode and be sure to subscribe to the channel for more insights into the world of web3!