GETTING INTO WEB3 AS A JOB HUNTER IS HARD! But only if you don't...
Ernest🧩🖤@Ernestofweb3
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Jan 21, 2025
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GETTING INTO WEB3 AS A JOB HUNTER IS HARD!
But only if you don't know the skills to take hold of.
The idea that “there are no jobs in web3 except trading and airdrops” is fallacy.
Web3 offers a lot of roles that require both hard and soft skills.
What are these skills?
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But only if you don't know the skills to take hold of.
The idea that “there are no jobs in web3 except trading and airdrops” is fallacy.
Web3 offers a lot of roles that require both hard and soft skills.
What are these skills?
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𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 📝
Do you know, the reason you have not landed your dream job may not be because of your small followers base on X but because you lack fundamental soft and hard skills?
Do you know, the reason you have not landed your dream job may not be because of your small followers base on X but because you lack fundamental soft and hard skills?
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So what are "𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩" and "𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙" skills?
𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 are the key differentiator in the Web3 space, complementing your hard skills to make you a more effective professional.
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 are the technical abilities you acquire through education, training, or experience.
They are specific, teachable, and often tied to a specific job or task.
𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 are the key differentiator in the Web3 space, complementing your hard skills to make you a more effective professional.
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 are the technical abilities you acquire through education, training, or experience.
They are specific, teachable, and often tied to a specific job or task.
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But here's one thing to note;
With many Jobbers possessing similar or superior technical abilities, employers need a way to distinguish talent.
This is where your soft skills come in.
While hard skills are specific, teachable technical abilities acquired through education and experience, soft skills are the interpersonal and communication abilities that enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
In the Web3 Job space, while technical expertise is crucial, it’s the combination of hard and soft skills that truly sets individuals apart.
With many Jobbers possessing similar or superior technical abilities, employers need a way to distinguish talent.
This is where your soft skills come in.
While hard skills are specific, teachable technical abilities acquired through education and experience, soft skills are the interpersonal and communication abilities that enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
In the Web3 Job space, while technical expertise is crucial, it’s the combination of hard and soft skills that truly sets individuals apart.
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So let's outline the key soft and hard skills required in the Web3 job space.
☯ The Soft skills needed in web3 include;
➠ Communication Skills
➠ Adaptability
➠ Problem solving and team work
➠ Critical and creative thinking
➠ Emotional intelligence
➠ Negotiation skills
➠ Leadership
➠ Time management
Let's take a deeper look at these skills.
☯ The Soft skills needed in web3 include;
➠ Communication Skills
➠ Adaptability
➠ Problem solving and team work
➠ Critical and creative thinking
➠ Emotional intelligence
➠ Negotiation skills
➠ Leadership
➠ Time management
Let's take a deeper look at these skills.
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➫ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥
Being able to have clear and effective communication with team members, developers, and the broader community.
➫ 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
The ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing technologies and Job market conditions.
Being able to have clear and effective communication with team members, developers, and the broader community.
➫ 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
The ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing technologies and Job market conditions.
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➫ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
Being able to Identify and resolve complex issues efficiently and working well in team settings, especially in remote and decentralised environments.
➫ 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Analysing and evaluating complex scenarios and data to make informed decision also being Innovative and thinking outside the box to develop new solutions and products.
Being able to Identify and resolve complex issues efficiently and working well in team settings, especially in remote and decentralised environments.
➫ 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Analysing and evaluating complex scenarios and data to make informed decision also being Innovative and thinking outside the box to develop new solutions and products.
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➫ 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Understanding and managing one's emotions, as well as empathizing with others.
➫ 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
Being able to Skillfully negotiate terms and agreements with Devs or other projects.
➫ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Taking initiative and inspiring others in the web3 industry
Leadership is the art of inspiring others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
Understanding and managing one's emotions, as well as empathizing with others.
➫ 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬
Being able to Skillfully negotiate terms and agreements with Devs or other projects.
➫ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Taking initiative and inspiring others in the web3 industry
Leadership is the art of inspiring others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.
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➫ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
This is a skill that is needed in every field and the Web3 space is not an exception.
With so much to do in the web3 space, being able to manage your time effectively is crucial.
Now that we have discussed the soft skills.
Let's dive into the hard web3 skills needed to navigate and secure jobs and gigs in the web3 space.
This is a skill that is needed in every field and the Web3 space is not an exception.
With so much to do in the web3 space, being able to manage your time effectively is crucial.
Now that we have discussed the soft skills.
Let's dive into the hard web3 skills needed to navigate and secure jobs and gigs in the web3 space.
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☯ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝟯 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 📝
I know.
The first thing you think of is developers, programmers and what not. While you may be correct, there's more to developers and programming when it comes to hard skills.
Hard skills in the web3 job space are actually grouped into two categories which are the basic hard skills and the advanced hard skills.
I know.
The first thing you think of is developers, programmers and what not. While you may be correct, there's more to developers and programming when it comes to hard skills.
Hard skills in the web3 job space are actually grouped into two categories which are the basic hard skills and the advanced hard skills.
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Intrigued?
Let's look at the basic hard skills;
This category is also called the non tech skills.
This is because they require little to no technical knowledge.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚 🔻
Let's look at the basic hard skills;
This category is also called the non tech skills.
This is because they require little to no technical knowledge.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚 🔻
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➺ Content creation Skills
➺ Community management skills
➺ Social media marketing skills
➺ Community management skills
➺ Social media marketing skills
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☯ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬;
Content creation skills are the abilities required to produce, manage, and optimize various types of digital and written content to reach a particular audience.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Content creation jobs include;
➫ Content writers
➫ Video content creators
➫ Inforgraphers
➫ Freelance writers
➫ Ghost writers
Content creation skills are the abilities required to produce, manage, and optimize various types of digital and written content to reach a particular audience.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Content creation jobs include;
➫ Content writers
➫ Video content creators
➫ Inforgraphers
➫ Freelance writers
➫ Ghost writers
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Their expected Pay Grade (Monthly);
☯ Content writers ➠ ($100 - $5000)
☯ Video content creators ➠ ($500 - $10000)
☯ Inforgraphers ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Freelance writers ➠ ($100 - $5000)
☯ Ghost writers ➠ ($100 - $2000)
☯ Content writers ➠ ($100 - $5000)
☯ Video content creators ➠ ($500 - $10000)
☯ Inforgraphers ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Freelance writers ➠ ($100 - $5000)
☯ Ghost writers ➠ ($100 - $2000)
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☯ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬;
Community management skills involve the abilities needed to build, grow, and maintain online communities.
This includes engaging with community members, moderating discussions, creating and curating content, resolving conflicts, analyzing community metrics, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Jobs revolving around community management include;
➫ Community manager
➫ Community lead
➫ Community moderator
➫ Chat engager
Community management skills involve the abilities needed to build, grow, and maintain online communities.
This includes engaging with community members, moderating discussions, creating and curating content, resolving conflicts, analyzing community metrics, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Jobs revolving around community management include;
➫ Community manager
➫ Community lead
➫ Community moderator
➫ Chat engager
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Their expected pay grade (Weekly);
☯ Community Manager ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Community Lead ➠ ($100 - $500)
☯ Community moderator ➠ ($70 - $500)
☯ Chat engagers ➠ ($50 - $250)
☯ Community Manager ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Community Lead ➠ ($100 - $500)
☯ Community moderator ➠ ($70 - $500)
☯ Chat engagers ➠ ($50 - $250)
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☯ 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬;
Social media marketing Skills that involves the process of using social media platforms to promote products, services, or brands.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Social media Marketing Jobs include;
➫ KOLs
➫ Email marketers
➫ Ambassador
➫ AMA host
➫ Meme and thread contest hosts
➫ Shillers
➫ Collab Managers
➫ Project advisors
Social media marketing Skills that involves the process of using social media platforms to promote products, services, or brands.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Social media Marketing Jobs include;
➫ KOLs
➫ Email marketers
➫ Ambassador
➫ AMA host
➫ Meme and thread contest hosts
➫ Shillers
➫ Collab Managers
➫ Project advisors
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The average pay grade for marketing gigs (weekly).
☯ Kols ➠ ($500 - $10,000 + Token payments)
☯ Email marketers ✉️ ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Ambassadors ➠ ($100 -$1000 + Token payments)
☯ AMA host ➠ ($50 - $500 per gig)
☯ Meme and thread contest hosts ➠ ($50 - $500 per gig)
☯ Shillers ➠ ($50 - $200)
☯ Collab managers ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Project Advisors ➠ ($500 - $3000)
📝𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: This prices are subject to change and greatly depends on the project and the Jobbers skills and output.
☯ Kols ➠ ($500 - $10,000 + Token payments)
☯ Email marketers ✉️ ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Ambassadors ➠ ($100 -$1000 + Token payments)
☯ AMA host ➠ ($50 - $500 per gig)
☯ Meme and thread contest hosts ➠ ($50 - $500 per gig)
☯ Shillers ➠ ($50 - $200)
☯ Collab managers ➠ ($100 - $1000)
☯ Project Advisors ➠ ($500 - $3000)
📝𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: This prices are subject to change and greatly depends on the project and the Jobbers skills and output.
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𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 (𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬) 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞;
➠ Frontend developers
➠ Backend developers
➠ UI/UX designers
➠ Blockchain developers
➠ Smart contract programmers
➠ Data analysts
➠ Software engineers
➠ Cloud computing
Let's take them one by one...
➠ Frontend developers
➠ Backend developers
➠ UI/UX designers
➠ Blockchain developers
➠ Smart contract programmers
➠ Data analysts
➠ Software engineers
➠ Cloud computing
Let's take them one by one...
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☯ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Are developers that build components of dApps with HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 12k)
☯ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Designing of APIs and database integration that powers the web application. This skill goes together with frontend development.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($6k - 13k Monthly)
Are developers that build components of dApps with HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 12k)
☯ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Designing of APIs and database integration that powers the web application. This skill goes together with frontend development.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($6k - 13k Monthly)
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☯ 𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Designers that are able to create a user flow, visual design in text and images that can engage the user and cause a smooth user interface experience.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 10k)
☯ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Developers that builds Decentralized Applications and Smart contracts.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($8k - 16k)
Designers that are able to create a user flow, visual design in text and images that can engage the user and cause a smooth user interface experience.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 10k)
☯ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Developers that builds Decentralized Applications and Smart contracts.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($8k - 16k)
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☯ 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬
Smart contracts are like agreements made in the decentralised world and these agreements are written by programmers in code language.
This skill brings about the design and coding of these Smart contracts that determine the action of the dApps.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($7k - 12k)
☯ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬
A data analyst interpretes , collects and analyse on chain and off chain data, providing recommendations for projects in web3.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 10k)
Smart contracts are like agreements made in the decentralised world and these agreements are written by programmers in code language.
This skill brings about the design and coding of these Smart contracts that determine the action of the dApps.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($7k - 12k)
☯ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬
A data analyst interpretes , collects and analyse on chain and off chain data, providing recommendations for projects in web3.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($5k - 10k)
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☯ 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬
This skills involves the development and design of software systems and applications that use blokchain technology.
Rating:⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($7k - 12k)
☯ 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Involves the creation,implementation and management of a secure cost effective Cloud infrastructure that supports dApps and Web3.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($6k - 12k)
Now that we have explained all these skills
The next question is....
This skills involves the development and design of software systems and applications that use blokchain technology.
Rating:⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($7k - 12k)
☯ 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Involves the creation,implementation and management of a secure cost effective Cloud infrastructure that supports dApps and Web3.
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pay range: ($6k - 12k)
Now that we have explained all these skills
The next question is....
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➠ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧???
Web3 is more than just testnets and memecoins,
it’s a transformation in how we interact online.
And also a medium for empowerment for those who know how...
By mastering these skills, you'll be at the forefront
People would start recommending you because they recognize you as a pro in what you do.
And you've built relationships to ensure you never run out of Jobs.
Our only advice to you is....
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 📝
Web3 is more than just testnets and memecoins,
it’s a transformation in how we interact online.
And also a medium for empowerment for those who know how...
By mastering these skills, you'll be at the forefront
People would start recommending you because they recognize you as a pro in what you do.
And you've built relationships to ensure you never run out of Jobs.
Our only advice to you is....
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 📝
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Here is a list of websites you can take advantage of to learn a web3 Skill today;
1. Coursera: [coursera.org](coursera.org)
2. edX: [edx.org](edx.org)
3. Udemy: [udemy.com](udemy.com)
4. CryptoZombies: [cryptozombies.io](cryptozombies.io)
1. Coursera: [coursera.org](coursera.org)
2. edX: [edx.org](edx.org)
3. Udemy: [udemy.com](udemy.com)
4. CryptoZombies: [cryptozombies.io](cryptozombies.io)
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5. Dapp University: [dappuniversity.com](dappuniversity.com)
6. Consensys Academy: [consensys.net/academy](consensys.net/academy)
7. LearnWeb3: [learnweb3.io](learnweb3.io)
8. Solidity Documentation: [docs.soliditylang.org](docs.soliditylang.org)
6. Consensys Academy: [consensys.net/academy](consensys.net/academy)
7. LearnWeb3: [learnweb3.io](learnweb3.io)
8. Solidity Documentation: [docs.soliditylang.org](docs.soliditylang.org)
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9. Ethereum.org: [ethereum.org/en/developers](ethereum.org/en/developers)
10. YouTube - EatTheBlocks: [youtube.com/c/EatTheBlocks](youtube.com/c/EatTheBlocks)
11. YouTube - The Blockchain Developer: [youtube.com/c/TheBlockchai…](youtube.com/c/TheBlockchai…)
If this sites don't help, I don't know what will
10. YouTube - EatTheBlocks: [youtube.com/c/EatTheBlocks](youtube.com/c/EatTheBlocks)
11. YouTube - The Blockchain Developer: [youtube.com/c/TheBlockchai…](youtube.com/c/TheBlockchai…)
If this sites don't help, I don't know what will
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This thread was curated and written the following writers from Creatures Quest DAO;
@Ernestofweb3
@COLajesu
@_Vykee
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@COLajesu
@_Vykee
@uniquemee01
And the basest designer in our DAO
@C_I_S_C_0
Do well to give us follow, as we'll be putting out more banger threads like this.
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@COlajesu @_Vykee @uniquemee01 @C_I_S_C_0 Finally, I know you just read and want to run away.
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Come back here...
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Anticipate a thread on " How to transition from web2 to web3" soon.
Untill next time, Bye
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