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What are Layer 2 (L2) Blockchains?
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What are Layer 2 (L2) Blockchains?

Things to know: Layer 2 blockchains can handle more transactions than layer 1 blockchains and they can also settle them much quicker. However, they don’t all achieve this speed in the same way. Let’s dive into what layer 2 blockchains are and how they work. Blockchain networks are
02 May 2023 12 min read
What is a zkEVM? The Ultimate Guide to the Holy Grail of Ethereum Scaling Solutions - thirdweb Blog
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What is zkEVM? The Ultimate Ethereum Scaling Solution

A zkEVM is a type of EVM-compatible scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain that aims to enable scalability, security, and decentralization. Learn more.
02 May 2023 9 min read
What is an RPC node?
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What is an RPC node?

One of the core components of all decentralized applications is that they execute various kinds of user transactions over a blockchain. To do this, dApps must always be able to communicate with the blockchain, verify the details of the transactions, and process them. But dApps aren’t meant to directly
26 Apr 2023 6 min read
What is the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade? EIP-4895 Explained
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What is the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade? EIP-4895 Explained

Scalability has been Ethereum’s goal for a very long time now. From the launch of Ethereum’s Beacon Chain in 2020 to the successful implementation of The Merge in Q3 2022, it was all geared toward that one goal — scalability. While all of these Ethereum upgrades were extremely important
26 Apr 2023 7 min read
Developer Spotlight: How Frank Ramos is using Web3 to disrupt video hosting
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Developer Spotlight: How Frank Ramos is using Web3 to disrupt video hosting

The thirdweb Developer Spotlight series interviews inspiring leaders pushing web3 and blockchain technologies forward around the world. Our goal is to learn more about what developers are working on, how they gained their skills with thirdweb, and what tips they have for us all. Check out our conversation with Frank
21 Apr 2023 3 min read
What is ERC-1155? The Ethereum Semi-Fungible Token Standard
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What is ERC-1155? The Ethereum Semi-Fungible Token Standard

ERC-1155 is a multi-token standard on the Ethereum blockchain that allows for the creation of both fungible and non-fungible tokens. Learn more.
18 Apr 2023 10 min read
Mainnet vs. Testnet: What's the Difference?
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Mainnet vs. Testnet: What's the Difference?

If you've recently started building in web3, you may have come across the terms 'mainnet' and 'testnet' a lot. But what's the difference between developing on a mainnet vs. a testnet? Which one should you choose depending on your use case? And
18 Apr 2023 8 min read
What is a blockchain oracle?
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What is a blockchain oracle?

Imagine a world where your insurance payout for a delayed flight is immediate, where your online games are influenced by real-world events, or where your digital artwork evolves based on the day's weather. Sounds futuristic, right? Well, this is no longer the stuff of science fiction, but
13 Apr 2023 8 min read
What is a Zero-Knowledge Proof? ZKPs Explained
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What is a Zero-Knowledge Proof? ZKPs Explained

Privacy is a lost concept on web2 platforms. There’s virtually no piece of a user’s information that’s not out there somewhere on the internet, without much of a safeguard. In that regard, blockchain-based decentralized applications (dApps) are often touted by web3 proponents as a means to
10 Apr 2023 8 min read
What is a MPC wallet? Guide to Multi-Party Computation Wallets
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What is a Multisig Wallet?

Things to know: Multisig wallets offer an extra layer of security for valuable assets, communities and more. Essentially it’s a wallet that requires two or more wallets to confirm every transaction. Let’s dive into what a multisig wallet is and how it works. What is a multisig (aka
07 Apr 2023 7 min read
What is an MPC wallet?
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What is an MPC wallet?

With ERC-4337 going live on Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains, account abstraction is paving the way for a much better web3 wallet user experience than what traditional wallets enable today. With ‘smart accounts’ now possible, and as more companies opt to provide their audiences with improved user experiences, many
07 Apr 2023 8 min read
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