Crypto Tech: The Brains Behind the Blockchain
It’s not just coins and memes, it’s a whole new digital universe.
Welcome to the techy part of the crypto world. Don’t worry, you won’t need a computer science degree or a hoodie collection. We’re keeping it human.
Think of this section as your Crypto Tech Starter Pack, covering the tools, structures, and weirdly-named concepts powering the magic behind the scenes.
What You’ll Learn in This Section
We’ve split it all into easy chunks, grouped by what they do in the ecosystem:
Smart Tech in Action
This is the logic, automation, and applications side of crypto.
Smart Contracts – Self-executing code that powers DeFi, NFTs, and more. No middlemen, no excuses.
dApps (Decentralised Apps) – Apps that run on blockchain, not on someone else’s server.
DeFi (Decentralised Finance) – A whole financial system without banks or suits.
DAOs (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations) – Communities with rules written in code, not in a dusty handbook & NFTs – The JPEGs heard around the world. But it’s more than art — it’s about ownership
Web3 & the Digital Shift
How crypto is shaping the new internet.
Web2 vs Web3 – From likes and logins to wallets and wallets.
The Metaverse – Virtual worlds, digital identities, and why people are buying land on the internet.
Permissionless & Protocols – Open access + the digital "rules of the game".
Blockchain Layers (1, 2, etc.) – Like cake layers, but tastier for your digital wallet & Scalability – Making crypto faster, cheaper, and able to handle the crowds.
Where to Start?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed:
Start with Smart Contracts, they’re the foundation of everything else.
Then click your way around from there!
Most crypto projects are not coins, they’re tech platforms pretending to be coins. The tech is the real treasure.