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Crypto wallets. NFTs. Blockchain. Whether you're crypto-curious or a crypto whale, or an advertiser navigating this new world, we've got easy guides to level up your Web3 knowledge.

Web3 basics

Web3 is a whole new philosophy for how the Web should be managed and how users should access it. It's based on a version of the Internet that is decentralized and uses public blockchains to function. In this article, a primer on the fundamentals of Web3.

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Decentralized apps

Web3 relies on new technologies. You may have started to hear a lot more about blockchains, nodes, cryptocurrency and wallets recently? In this article, we'll explain what these core terms have to do with DApps, the decentralized applications that are core to Web3.

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Blockchain

Blockchains, Nodes, Cryptocurrency, Wallets… In this article, we’ll define some core Web3 terms, and scratch the surface of decentralized technologies.

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FAQs

How do I access Web3 in my browser? ›

Connecting to Web3 with a browser

The only way to connect to DApps on Web3 is with a crypto wallet. And it's up to you to decide whether that crypto wallet is an extension on a browser like Chrome, or a built-in wallet on a privacy browser like Brave. It's easy to get started with Brave (and Brave Wallet).

Is Chrome a Web3 browser? ›

So, is Chrome a Web3 browser? No, Chrome is a Web2 browser like Firefox and Safari. However, users can access Web3 applications with Web2 browsers using a Web3 wallet like MetaMask.

What is the fastest Web3 browser? ›

Puma Browser is one of the browsers for Web 3.0 on the rise, developed by Coil.com. It offers a mobile browser, available for both Android and iOS, as well as a crypto wallet for dApps.

How does Web3 browser work? ›

A Web3 browser works by connecting to the blockchain network and providing users with a user-friendly interface to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.

Does Safari support web3? ›

Many of the web2 browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, and Safari help you access web 3.0 applications easily. However, you would need a web3 wallet for accessing dApps through a regular browser.

Is web3 on the Internet? ›

Web3 is the name some technologists have given to the idea of a new kind of internet service that is built using decentralized blockchains — the shared ledger systems used by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

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