Curious about Web3, design, and human experience. Writing to make sense of what I’m learning — one quest, one reflection at a time.
🚀 My Second Web3 UX Case Study: Tackling Wallet and Gas Barriers
After publishing my first Layer3 onboarding UX case study, I went deeper into the hidden barriers that frustrate new Web3 users:✅ Confusing multi-network setups (Ethereum, Base, Optimism)✅ Misleading “mint for free” labels that still require gas✅ Lack of clear wallet funding guidance✅ UX patterns that risk driving users away In this post, I reflect on the emotional and practical impact these issues have, and I suggest simple design improvements to make the experience smoother and more beginne...
🚀 My Second Web3 UX Case Study: Tackling Wallet and Gas Barriers
After publishing my first Layer3 onboarding UX case study, I went deeper into the hidden barriers that frustrate new Web3 users:✅ Confusing multi-network setups (Ethereum, Base, Optimism)✅ Misleading “mint for free” labels that still require gas✅ Lack of clear wallet funding guidance✅ UX patterns that risk driving users away In this post, I reflect on the emotional and practical impact these issues have, and I suggest simple design improvements to make the experience smoother and more beginne...
My First Web3 UX Case Study: Improving Layer3 Onboarding
🚀 My First Web3 UX Case Study: Improving Layer3 Onboarding Over the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring Web3 platforms as both a curious user and a UX designer. In this case study, I focused on Layer3 — a gamified Web3 quest platform — and looked at its onboarding experience through the eyes of a true first-time user. 🔍 **What I cover:**✅ Where new users feel lost✅ How unclear rewards and purpose create drop-off✅ Simple UX improvements to make onboarding smoother and more human 🌿 Why I’m s...
My First Web3 UX Case Study: Improving Layer3 Onboarding
🚀 My First Web3 UX Case Study: Improving Layer3 Onboarding Over the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring Web3 platforms as both a curious user and a UX designer. In this case study, I focused on Layer3 — a gamified Web3 quest platform — and looked at its onboarding experience through the eyes of a true first-time user. 🔍 **What I cover:**✅ Where new users feel lost✅ How unclear rewards and purpose create drop-off✅ Simple UX improvements to make onboarding smoother and more human 🌿 Why I’m s...
My First Web3 Quest Felt Like a Boss Battle
After my rough but eye-opening first steps into Web3, I decided to complete an actual quest — not just click around, but follow a task to the end and see what happens. I chose one on Layer3 called “Free CUBE: Trending Memecoins.” The title sounded fun, and the reward looked simple: XP and a free NFT. But what followed was a mix of confusion, friction, and curiosity. The quest flow took me from the main Layer3 site to what looked like a stock-trading dashboard. Charts, token prices, percentage...
My First Web3 Quest Felt Like a Boss Battle
After my rough but eye-opening first steps into Web3, I decided to complete an actual quest — not just click around, but follow a task to the end and see what happens. I chose one on Layer3 called “Free CUBE: Trending Memecoins.” The title sounded fun, and the reward looked simple: XP and a free NFT. But what followed was a mix of confusion, friction, and curiosity. The quest flow took me from the main Layer3 site to what looked like a stock-trading dashboard. Charts, token prices, percentage...
Web3, You Lost Me at Login
As someone genuinely curious about Web3, I decided to explore platforms like RabbitHole and Layer3 with the hope of learning by doing. I set up my wallet, connected it to these platforms, and expected some friction — but what I encountered was more than just technical: it was emotional. The language, layout, and flow made me feel like I was intruding on a system built by insiders for insiders. On Layer3, the first thing I saw was dark mode, futuristic fonts, and buttons like “Open App” and “E...
Web3, You Lost Me at Login
As someone genuinely curious about Web3, I decided to explore platforms like RabbitHole and Layer3 with the hope of learning by doing. I set up my wallet, connected it to these platforms, and expected some friction — but what I encountered was more than just technical: it was emotional. The language, layout, and flow made me feel like I was intruding on a system built by insiders for insiders. On Layer3, the first thing I saw was dark mode, futuristic fonts, and buttons like “Open App” and “E...
