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Learn about core web3 development concepts including Ethereum, layer 2s, testnets, blockchain developer tools and more!
What Are Layer 2 Blockchains?
BlockchainOctober 7, 2025
5 Reasons to Choose Base for Blockchain Development
BlockchainAugust 29, 2023
8 Reasons to Choose Polygon for Blockchain Development
BlockchainAugust 15, 2023
6 Reasons to Choose OP Mainnet for Blockchain Development
BlockchainMay 5, 2023
5 Reasons Why You Should Build on Polygon zkEVM
BlockchainMay 5, 2023
6 Reasons to Choose Ethereum for Blockchain Development
BlockchainMay 5, 2023
5 Reasons to Choose Arbitrum for Blockchain Development
BlockchainMay 5, 2023
5 Reasons to Choose zkSync for your Blockchain Application
BlockchainApril 24, 2023
5 Reasons to Choose Solana for Blockchain Development
BlockchainApril 24, 2023
How to Choose the Right Blockchain for Your dApp
BlockchainApril 24, 2023
What is an application-specific blockchain (appchain)?
BlockchainAugust 10, 2022
Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchains
BlockchainJuly 8, 2022
SNARKs vs. STARKS vs. Recursive SNARKs
BlockchainMay 27, 2022
A Developer's Guide To Ethereum Scaling Solutions
BlockchainMay 17, 2022
Ethereum Sidechains vs Layer 2s: What’s the Difference?
BlockchainMay 16, 2022
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