PinnedHow are Blockchain subnets used?Subnets will change the way we use blockchain technology. They are one of the many crypto narratives leading the space right now. You may be wondering what exactly are subnets in the crypto space and what purpose do they serve? Subnets are custom blockchains living inside of the main chain…Blockchain3 min readBlockchain3 min read
Sep 4, 20225 Small (But Easily Fixable) Mistakes Most People Make Working In TechGetting promoted oftentimes isn’t about being “the best.” It’s actually far more about being reliable — and people being able to trust that you won’t make little mistakes. For anyone working in tech, these are the 5 small (but easily fixable) mistakes most people make — and why, if you…2 min read2 min read
Sep 1, 20225 Tools That Improved My Web3 Research (and Helped Me Make $1000/Month)I’ve been a web3 writer for almost 5 months now. Going from $0/month to $1000/month as a side hustle required work. But the good news is, there are tools to help you. Here are my favorite tools that improved my web3 research and writing (in no particular order): Messari. Messari…1 min read1 min read
Aug 30, 20221 Big Mistake I Made When I Was First Getting Started In Web3 WritingLike most beginners, I made a lot of mistakes when I first started working in web3. But this was the biggest one, by far: Not Niching Down Here’s what happened: When I first started my adventure in web3, I was fascinated by all aspects of the space. DeFi GameFi Layer 1's Layer 2's …1 min read1 min read
Aug 29, 2022New To Web3? Listen To This PodcastThere are a lot of podcasts on the subject of web3. And honestly, I’ve tried listening to most of them. But the one I keep coming back to, over and over again, is Web3 With A16Z by a16z, Sonal Chokshi, and Chris Dixon. If you are new to web3, here’s…1 min read1 min read
Aug 28, 20223 Ways Web Development Is Different than Mobile App DevelopmentI’ve been working in the software development field for 8 years. When I tell them I work on web applications, they also ask: “Nick do you do mobile app development?” I do not. This is a misconception that App Development and Web Development are the same. Here are 3 reasons…2 min read2 min read
Aug 27, 2022#1 — The Building Blocks A Beginner Should Understand When Learning DeFiThe Ethereum chain has over $34 Billion TVL in their DeFi platforms. Sounds crazy right? But this is only one chain of many. With the rise of DeFi, crypto, and non-crypto, investors should learn the fundamentals of the technology. Let’s be honest, there is a lot to learn. So we…2 min read2 min read
Aug 27, 2022The Single Most Important Lesson I’ve Learned Working In TechNot all lessons are created equal. Some lessons we learn are small. They are little reminders along the way of what truly matters. Other lessons are giant. They fundamentally change the course of our entire lives. Over the past 8 years working in tech, this is the single most important…1 min read1 min read
Aug 25, 2022The Simplest Way To Overcome Writer’s BlockEvery writer struggles with writer’s block. Personally, I was there for months. I didn’t know: What to write about Who to write it to Where to write it If writing was even worth it But I kept learning. What changed for me was realizing everyone has problems, and they’re asking…1 min read1 min read
Aug 24, 2022An Easy Framework For Learning How To CodeI have been practicing Web Application Development for 8 years. Along the way, I have done all sorts of things to try to get better: I went to school for a 4 year Computer Science degree I’ve read “The Self-Taught Programmer” I’ve watched Traversy Media YouTube videos Etc. And all…1 min read1 min read