# Web3 Overview - [What is Web3?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/what-is-web3.md): A comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies, important sectors, key players, problems and potential of Web3. - [The Problem with Centralized Economies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-problem-with-centralized-economies.md) - [The Benefits of Decentralized Economies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-benefits-of-decentralized-economies.md) - [How do Decentralized Economies Work?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work.md) - [Decentralized Ledgers](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/decentralized-ledgers.md) - [Blockchains](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/decentralized-ledgers/blockchains.md) - [Digital Key Cryptography](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/decentralized-ledgers/digital-key-cryptography.md) - [Consensus Mining](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/decentralized-ledgers/consensus-mining.md) - [How to Read a Decentralized Ledger](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/decentralized-ledgers/how-to-read-a-decentralized-ledger.md) - [Smart Contracts](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/smart-contracts.md) - [NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/how-do-decentralized-economies-work/nfts.md) - [The Web3 Ecosystem](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem.md) - [Cryptocurrencies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies.md): How cryptocurrencies work, why they’re better than traditional money, how they can improve and where they might be going. (Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022) - [What is a Cryptocurrency?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/what-is-a-cryptocurrency.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [What is Money?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/what-is-money.md) - [The Problems with Centralized Money](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/the-problems-with-centralized-money.md) - [The Benefits of Decentralized Money](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/the-benefits-of-decentralized-money.md) - [How do Cryptocurrencies Work?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work.md) - [What are Databases?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/what-are-databases.md) - [How are Cryptocurrencies Distributed?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/how-are-cryptocurrencies-distributed.md) - [How are Cryptocurrencies Decentralized?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/how-are-cryptocurrencies-decentralized.md) - [What are Blockchains?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/how-are-cryptocurrencies-decentralized/what-are-blockchains.md) - [What is Digital Key Cryptography?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/how-are-cryptocurrencies-decentralized/what-is-digital-key-cryptography.md) - [What is Consensus Mining?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/how-do-cryptocurrencies-work/how-are-cryptocurrencies-decentralized/what-is-consensus-mining.md) - [Key Players](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/key-players.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Bitcoin](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/key-players/bitcoin.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Ether](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/key-players/ether.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Stablecoins](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/key-players/stablecoins.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Other](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/key-players/other.md) - [Problems with Cryptocurrencies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies.md) - [High Fees](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies/high-fees.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Volatility](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies/volatility.md) - [Environmental Concerns](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies/environmental-concerns.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [Tax Cheats & Criminals](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies/tax-cheats-and-criminals.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [MEV](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/problems-with-cryptocurrencies/mev.md) - [The Long-Term Potential of Cryptocurrencies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/cryptocurrencies/the-long-term-potential-of-cryptocurrencies.md): Note: All data in this section updated as of March 30th, 2022 - [DeFi](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi.md): A comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies, important sectors, key players, problems and potential of Decentralized Finance. (Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022) - [What is DeFi?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/what-is-defi.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [The Problems with Centralized Finance](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-problems-with-centralized-finance.md) - [The Solution - Decentralized Finance](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-solution-decentralized-finance.md) - [What's Different about DeFi?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi.md) - [Decentralized Cash (aka "Stablecoins")](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi/decentralized-cash-aka-stablecoins.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Decentralized Exchanges](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi/decentralized-exchanges.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Decentralized Lending and Borrowing](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi/decentralized-lending-and-borrowing.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Decentralized Insurance](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi/decentralized-insurance.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Decentralized Derivatives](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-different-about-defi/decentralized-derivatives.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [What's New in DeFi?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-new-in-defi.md) - [Yield Farming](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-new-in-defi/yield-farming.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Flash Loans](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-new-in-defi/flash-loans.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Money Legos](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/whats-new-in-defi/money-legos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [DeFi Infrastructure](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure.md) - [Smart Contract Platforms](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure/smart-contract-platforms.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Oracles](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure/oracles.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Data Aggregators](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure/data-aggregators.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Storage Protocols](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure/storage-protocols.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Interoperability Protocols](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/defi-infrastructure/interoperability-protocols.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [The Dark Side of DeFi](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi.md) - [High Fees](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi/high-fees.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [User Error](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi/user-error.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Usage by Criminals and Terrorists](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi/usage-by-criminals-and-terrorists.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Exploits, Hacks and Attacks](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi/exploits-hacks-and-attacks.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Regulation](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/the-dark-side-of-defi/regulation.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [Why DeFi Will Eat Wall Street](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/defi/why-defi-will-eat-wall-street.md): Note: Data in this section last updated March 13th, 2022 - [NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts.md): A comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies, important sectors, key players, problems and potential of NFTs. (Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022) - [What are NFTs?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/what-are-nfts.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Problems with Centralized Asset Ownership](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/problems-with-centralized-asset-ownership.md) - [Benefits of Decentralized Asset Ownership](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/benefits-of-decentralized-asset-ownership.md) - [History of NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/history-of-nfts.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [How do NFTs work?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/how-do-nfts-work.md) - [What is a Token?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/how-do-nfts-work/what-is-a-token.md) - [What makes a token “Non-Fungible”?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/how-do-nfts-work/what-makes-a-token-non-fungible.md) - [What are Smart Contract Platforms?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/how-do-nfts-work/what-are-smart-contract-platforms.md) - [NFT Ecosystem](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Digital Art](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/digital-art.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Avatars](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/digital-art/avatars.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Collectibles](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/digital-art/collectibles.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Art](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/digital-art/art.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Virtual Worlds](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/virtual-worlds.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Gaming](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/gaming.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Social](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/social.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Music](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/music.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Intellectual Property](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/intellectual-property.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Other NFT Applications](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-ecosystem/other-nft-applications.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [NFT Infrastructure](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure.md) - [Smart Contract Platforms](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure/smart-contract-platforms.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Rollups](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure/rollups.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Decentralized Storage](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure/decentralized-storage.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [NFT Marketplaces](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure/nft-marketplaces.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Wallets](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-infrastructure/wallets.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [NFT Financialization](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-financialization.md) - [Borrowing and Lending](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-financialization/borrowing-and-lending.md) - [Licensing](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-financialization/licensing.md) - [Fractionalization](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/nft-financialization/fractionalization.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Criticisms of NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts.md) - [Weak Arguments Against NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/weak-arguments-against-nfts.md) - [Easily Copied](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/weak-arguments-against-nfts/easily-copied.md) - [Centralized](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/weak-arguments-against-nfts/centralized.md) - [Tacky](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/weak-arguments-against-nfts/tacky.md) - [Legitimate Criticisms of NFTs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/legitimate-criticisms-of-nfts.md) - [High Fees](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/legitimate-criticisms-of-nfts/high-fees.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Fraud and Theft](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/legitimate-criticisms-of-nfts/fraud-and-theft.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Poor User Experience](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/criticisms-of-nfts/legitimate-criticisms-of-nfts/poor-user-experience.md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [Why NFTs Will Eat Hollywood (and maybe the World…)](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/nfts/why-nfts-will-eat-hollywood-and-maybe-the-world....md): Note: Data in this section last updated May 28th, 2022 - [DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos.md): A comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies, important sectors, key players, important tools, problems and potential of DAOs. (Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022) - [What is a DAO?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/what-is-a-dao.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [The Problem with Traditional Corporations](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/the-problem-with-traditional-corporations.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [The Benefits of a DAO](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/the-benefits-of-a-dao.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [How Does a DAO Work?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/how-does-a-dao-work.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [DAO Ecosystem](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Protocol DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/protocol-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Investment DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/investment-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Charity DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/charity-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Collector DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/collector-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Media DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/media-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Service DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/service-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Social DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-ecosystem/social-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [DAO Tooling](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Communications](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/communications.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Fundraising](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/fundraising.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Governance](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/governance.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Treasury Management](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/treasury-management.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Compensation](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/compensation.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [DAO Frameworks](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/dao-tooling/dao-frameworks.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Problems with DAOs](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Lack of Legal and Regulatory Clarity](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos/lack-of-legal-and-regulatory-clarity.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Operational Inefficiencies](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos/operational-inefficiencies.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Gas Prices](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos/gas-prices.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Usage by Criminals and Terrorists](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos/usage-by-criminals-and-terrorists.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Hacks and Scams](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/problems-with-daos/hacks-and-scams.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Why DAOs will Eat Corporations](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/daos/why-daos-will-eat-corporations.md): Note: Data in this section last updated July 3rd, 2022 - [Smart Contract Platforms](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/smart-contract-platforms.md): A comprehensive overview of the trends, technologies, key players, problems and potential of "Layer 1s" (Note: Data in this section last updated August 26th, 2022) - [What are Smart Contract Platforms?](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/smart-contract-platforms/what-are-smart-contract-platforms.md): Note: Data in this section last updated August 26th, 2022 - [The History of Smart Contract Platforms](https://www.digitalnations.xyz/web3-overview/the-web3-ecosystem/smart-contract-platforms/the-history-of-smart-contract-platforms.md): Note: Data in this section last updated August 26th, 2022 - 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