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Building a dApp with NextJS + Solidity + Web3.js

Building a dApp with NextJS + Solidity + Web3.js

In this tutorial, we'll create a decentralized to-do list application (dApp) using NextJS for the front-end, Solidity for smart contracts, Web3.js for interacting with the blockchain, and Alchemy for connecting to Ethereum. We will also use Sepolia, an Ethereum testnet, to deploy and test our application without using real

BABE Epoch Changes

BABE Epoch Changes

A look at how an epoch works within BABE, Polkadot's block production mechanism.

Embracing Innovation Through Hackathons

Embracing Innovation Through Hackathons

In Web3 development, innovation is critical to driving progress and empowering developers to build the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps). As we navigate this ever-evolving space, one concept is emerging as a game-changer to improve the developer experience and adoption: Web3.js plugins🧩 What's a web3 plugin🧩? The latest

A Complete Guide to EIP-3074

A Complete Guide to EIP-3074

EIP-3074 was just approved for inclusion in the next hard fork. This change will significantly alter how users interact on EVM chains, enhance wallet UX, and, ultimately, make Ethereum more accessible.

Loot GDC: Exploring the Potential of Onchain LootBoxes

Loot GDC: Exploring the Potential of Onchain LootBoxes

A thorough retrospective on Loot GDC, our lootbox-inspired scavenger hunt quest across digital and physical space.

Investigating a Zcash Web Wallet

Investigating a Zcash Web Wallet

ChainSafe R&D has been investigating the feasibility of a Zcash web wallet. Such a wallet would allow easy onboarding to Zcash. It is also the first step in building a browser extension wallet or a MetaMask snap.

Polkadot’s Solution to the Byzantine Generals Problem: Grandpa Protocol

Polkadot’s Solution to the Byzantine Generals Problem: Grandpa Protocol

Gossamer is a Golang implementation of the Polkadot host, and recently, we've been working on implementing the GRANDPA protocol in Go.