# Crypto/Web3 Resources By [Chris Mason](https://paragraph.com/@chrismason) ยท 2022-04-07 --- I update this post periodically with resources that have helped me get, and stay, up to speed with the broader crypto ecosystem. I hope they help you to. Beginner Guides / Databases --------------------------- * [Crypto Canon](https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/) (a16z) * [Crypto Startup School](https://a16z.com/crypto-startup-school/) (a16z) * [DAO Canon](https://future.a16z.com/dao-canon/) (a16z) * [NFT Canon](https://future.a16z.com/nft-canon/) (a16z) * [NFTs 101](https://medium.com/coinmonks/nfts-101-why-nfts-are-a-generational-innovation-4626ae803e3b) (Ben Yu) * [Web3 Ecosystem Guide](https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/the-web3-crypto-metaverse-ecosystem-guide-from-the-minds-of-lightspeed-e5c35eebb27d) (Lightspeed 12/21) * [50 Ways to Embrace Web3 in 2022](https://www.decasonic.com/post/play-to-learn-50-ways-to-embrace-web3-in-2022) (Decasonic 12/21) * [2021 Bitcoin Mining Education Series](https://www.galaxydigital.io/education/2021-galaxy-digital-mining-summer-education-series/) (Galaxy Digital) * [Resource Database](https://www.galaxydigital.io/resources/) (Galaxy Digital) * [Papers](https://niccarter.info/papers/) (Nic Carter) * [Academy](https://www.fireblocks.com/academy/) (Fireblocks) * [Crypto Guides](https://www.kraken.com/learn/crypto-guides/) (Kraken) Year in Review / Prediction Reports ----------------------------------- * [2021 Letter to Shareholders](https://www.cathedra.com/investors/letters/2021-letter-to-shareholders) (Cathedra Bitcoin 3/22) * [2021 NFT Year in Review](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/614cb06ad09e374be7d91eb9/t/61e4809284e7f61e90b4c543/1642365078757/1confirmation+2021+NFT+Year+in+Review.pdf) (1confirmation 1/22) * [Crypto Theses for 2022](https://messari.io/pdf/messari-report-crypto-theses-for-2022.pdf) (Messari 12/21) * [Crypto Theses for 2021](https://messari.io/pdf/messari-report-crypto-theses-for-2021.pdf) (Messari 12/20) Additional Resources -------------------- ### Blogs / Research * Protocol Websites * Protocol Whitepapers * [Nic Carter](https://niccarter.info/blogs/) * [Balaji Srinivasan](https://balajis.com/) * [Messari](https://messari.io/research) * [The Block](https://www.theblockresearch.com/) * [Blockworks](https://blockworks.co/category/education/) * [Variant](https://variant.fund/writing) * [Pantera](https://panteracapital.com/insights/) * [Paradigm](https://www.paradigm.xyz/writing) * [Multicoin](https://multicoin.capital/blog/category/blog/) * [1confirmation](https://www.1confirmation.com/) * [Nick Tomaino](https://ntmoney.medium.com/) * [Galaxy Digital](https://www.galaxydigital.io/research/) * [Digital Currency Group](https://insights.dcg.co/) * [Coinbase](https://blog.coinbase.com/) * [Blockchain.com](https://www.blockchain.com/research) * [Crypto.com](https://crypto.com/university) ### Podcasts * [Empire](https://blockworks.co/podcasts/empire/) (Blockworks) * [On the Margin](https://blockworks.co/podcasts/on-the-margin/) (Blockworks) * [The Scoop](https://www.theblockcrypto.com/podcasts) (The Block) * [On the Brink](https://onthebrink-podcast.com/) (Castle Island) * [Nic Carter](https://niccarter.info/podcasts/) * [Around the Block](https://www.coinbase.com/around-the-block) (Coinbase) * [Tales from the Crypt](https://talesfromthecrypt.libsyn.com/) * [Unchained](https://unchainedpodcast.com/) * [Bankless](http://podcast.banklesshq.com/) * [a16z](https://future.a16z.com/a16z-podcast/) * [Multicoin](https://multicoin.capital/podcasts/) * [The Pomp Podcast](https://www.anthonypompliano.com/podcast) * Tim Ferriss Show w/ Balaji * [Part 1](https://youtu.be/eim8REOYLzA) (3/21) * [Part 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRao8xS_nyM&t=2433s) (11/21) * [How the Crypto Market Really Works w/ Sam Bankman-Fried](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2021-08-04/how-the-crypto-market-really-works-podcast?sref=yPaS54v3) (Bloomberg) ### Books * [The Network State](https://www.amazon.com/Network-State-How-Start-Country-ebook/dp/B09VPKZR3G) (Balaji Srinivasan presale/2022) * [The Fiat Standard](https://www.amazon.com/Fiat-Standard-Slavery-Alternative-Civilization/dp/1544526474/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/132-5381782-6790338?pd_rd_w=z7VR8&pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&pf_rd_r=T84EZJ1AFK3D4CNRBXMQ&pd_rd_r=c5c4e30a-e88f-442f-b8ff-7f2957baa733&pd_rd_wg=SjpPG&pd_rd_i=1544526474&psc=1) (Saifedean Ammous 2021) * [The Bitcoin Standard](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central-ebook/dp/B07BPM3GZQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bitcoin+standard&qid=1649358296&s=digital-text&sprefix=bitcoin+stan%2Cdigital-text%2C157&sr=1-1) (Saifedean Ammous 2018) * [Blockchain Revolution](https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Revolution-Technology-Changing-Business-ebook/dp/B0141ZP32E/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=blockchain+revolution&qid=1649358243&s=digital-text&sprefix=Blockchain+revo%2Cdigital-text%2C129&sr=1-1) (Don and Alex Tapscott 2016) * [The Sovereign Individual](https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Individual-Mastering-Transition-Information/dp/0684832720/ref=zg_bs_10806607011_5/132-5381782-6790338?pd_rd_i=0684832720&psc=1) (Davidson and Rees-Mogg 1999) --- *Originally published on [Chris Mason](https://paragraph.com/@chrismason/crypto-web3-resources)*