> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theblockchainlibrary.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Web3 Fundamentals

> Understand the decentralized internet — what Web3 is, how it differs from Web1 and Web2, and the key technologies (smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs) that power it. Ideal for those who grasp blockchain basics.

# Web3 Fundamentals

Understand the decentralized internet — what Web3 is, how it differs from Web1 and Web2, and the key technologies (smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs) that power it. Ideal for those who grasp blockchain basics.

Understand the decentralized internet — what Web3 is, how it differs from Web1 and Web2, and the key technologies (smart contracts, DAOs, NFTs) that power it. Ideal for those who grasp blockchain basics.

**Estimated time:** 2-3 hours

## Lessons

1. **Mastering Crypto: The Complete Beginner-Friendly Series for Understanding Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, DeFi, and Web3** — 10 min
2. **Building Secure Smart Contracts: Best Practices for Web3 Developers** — 12 min
3. **A Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain Technology: How It Works and Why It Matters** — 12 min

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `learning-path:web3-fundamentals`