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What Are Smart Contracts? A Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain-Based Agreements

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by Stacey Ferreira

Futuristic blockchain illustration showing smart contract logic, connected network blocks, and automated digital transactions

Learn what smart contracts are, how they work on blockchain networks, where they’re used across Web3 and DeFi, and what beginners should understand before approving smart contract interactions.

What Are dApps? A Beginner’s Guide to Decentralised Apps

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by Stacey Ferreira

Illustration of a Web3 wallet connected to a decentralized application interface and blockchain network

Learn what dApps are, how decentralised applications use blockchain, smart contracts and crypto wallets, where they’re used across Web3 and DeFi, and what beginners should check before connecting one.