Entering Web3 as a creator or artist can feel overwhelming, to say the least. Between confusing technical jargon, pop-up warnings you can't read, and a streak of new tools people want you to try out, finding a clear path forward isn't easy at all. Believe me, we understand because we have been where you are! But we also have figured out that the struggles are worth it, because Web3, far away from all the overloaded hype and crypto schemes, is a path that allows creators to protect themselves ...

“Emerging technologies are bringing great opportunities that must be seized early on. On the other side of the spectrum, there are always malicious actors who are trying to exploit these technologies before reaching maturity to discover new cyber threats and cause harm.”Yazeed Alabdulkarim - Principal Research and Innovation AdvisorWeb3 may feel brand new when it comes to safety, and may I add, for good reason. Most of us are stepping into uncharted digital territory, where the rulebook is st...

What we call the Web3 ecosystem—a compilation of decentralized finance, tooling, and governance—can be a dangerous place. One of the first articles we published by ALANA was about vetting Web3 projects, enabling users to make informed decisions about the projects they encounter through a step-by-step process. We recently felt this guide could use a hefty upgrade with more resources attached to it, and based on the latest knowledge available to us. The DangersThe digital space is full of dange...