Welcome to the Blockchain Learning Cookbook! This guide is structured to help beginners and advanced learners alike understand the key concepts of blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). Dive into each section below to explore videos and articles that will enhance your understanding, categorized by complexity and theme.
- Blockchain Technologies
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Scaling Ethereum
- Scaling Bitcoin
- Market Analysis
- Code
- Intro to Bitcoin's Model - Learn about Bitcoin's functionality, including mining and halving.
- Ethereum Explained - A fundamental explanation of Ethereum's features.
- Ethereum Explained (newer) - Updated information on Ethereum.
- What is Solana, why was it considered the Ethereum Killer? - Details about Solana's architecture and performance.
- Polkadot, Parachains, Layer 0s - Exploration of Polkadot and its ecosystem.
- What is Chainlink (Oracles explained) - An explanation of oracles and their significance in blockchain with a focus on Chainlink.
- The Lightning Network - Insight into Bitcoin’s Layer 2 solution for faster transactions.
- What is a liquidity pool? - Basic introduction to liquidity pools in DeFi platforms.
- What's a Decentralized Exchange? - Explanation of how decentralized exchanges operate.
- What is an AMM (Automated Market Maker)? - Basics of how AMMs function.
- Yield Farming - An overview of yield farming mechanics and benefits.
- AMM/Dex using Uniswap as Example - Application example using Uniswap.
- What is Balancer? - Detailed explanation of Balancer and its functionalities.
- What’s a Layer 2? - Understanding Layer 2 solutions in the context of Ethereum scaling.
- Understanding EigenLayer - Advanced exploration of EigenLayer’s technology and its implications for Ethereum.
- The Lightning Network - Revisiting the importance of the Lightning Network for Bitcoin scaling.
- S2F Model - In-depth analysis of the stock-to-flow model as applied to Bitcoin.