Welcome back to our discussion on blockchain, crypto, and sustainability! In our first post on the topic — Crypto x Mother Earth — we demystified how cryptocurrencies (and NFTs) use energy, and how that energy usage stacks up against other industries — like fashion, banking, and tourism.

In this piece, we’re demystifying what tokenomics is, how it’s similar and different to fiat currency and traditional economics, and how consensus mechanisms and other factors contribute to each token’s economy.

A blockchain is a growing list of records known blocks. Each block contains information and together form a chain that cannot be altered or corrupted — think of it like a Google sheet with the edit history on. Now imagine blockchain as train tracks …

Artists like Imogen Heap are changing the way they make music — and visual albums — by releasing their music and videos as NFTs instead of on traditional sales channels, such as iTunes. How can Beyonce — the Queen of self-publishing — benefit from NFTs? And how is NFT ownership different than the ownership of self-publishing through her own production company and owning her masters? We explore.

NFT stands for non-fungible tokens. An NFT is not a cryptocurrency, but — like cryptocurrencies — uses blockchain technology to assign ownership to digital and physical items. NFTs carry unique identifiers, allowing the tokenizing of real-world items through smart contracts. This facilitates the ability to buy, sell, and trade NFTs.

GM Crypto Witches! Welcome to the second installment of our Blockchain Basics Crypto Witch Club Guide covering minting + mining, protocols, exchanges, web3 wallets, and more!

Get ready to dive into the mystical world of Web3 with Crypto Witch Club's Ultimate Web3 Glossary — Web3 A to Z. We've brewed up a potion of common terms, kickass definitions, and some seriously witchy Web3 words to have in your spellbook. Spot something missing? Don't be shy – drop your thoughts in the comments, and we'll work our magic to keep this glossary as your #1 resource throughout your crypto journey!

Welcome to web3 IRL — the content sidekick of our first Crypto Witch Club Challenge! (She’s here!) We’re demystifying our favorite web3 case studies of how blockchain tech is being used IRL — and you wouldn’t believe some of the ways it’s already being implemented. Give this a read and then head over to our ✨Open Challenges community room✨ to begin the Club Card quiz.

The Crypto Witch Club Cards are here! Below are our most frequently asked questions for support. Still need help? No problem! Drop your question in our Club Card Support Room and we’ll work with you to troubleshoot.

This is Part 5 of The Crypto Witch Club Card Minting 101 Series — Mint the Crypto Witch Club Card. The Crypto Witch Club Card is the first NFT project from Crypto Witch Club — think of it as your passport to all things web3.

This is Part 4 of The Crypto Witch Club Card Minting 101 Series — How to Bridge Your Crypto from the Ethereum network to the Polygon network. The Crypto Witch Club Card is the first NFT project from Crypto Witch Club — think of it as your passport to all things web3.

This is Part 3 of The Crypto Witch Club Card Minting 101 Series — How to Add a New Network to Your web3 Wallet. The Crypto Witch Club Card is the first NFT project from Crypto Witch Club — think of it as your passport to all things web3.

This is Part 2 of The Crypto Witch Club Card Minting 101 Series — How to open a wallet. The Crypto Witch Club Card is the first NFT project from Crypto Witch Club — think of it as your passport to all things web3.

This is Part 1 of The Crypto Witch Club Card Minting 101 Series — How to purchase crypto from an exchange. The Crypto Witch Club Card is the first NFT project from Crypto Witch Club — think of it as your passport to all things web3.

From writing about web3 for Marie Claire to growing our community, it’s been an exciting first year at Crypto Witch Club. See what Crypto Witch Club accomplished in year one.

Here are 52 of our favorite web3 baddies that deserve your follow like, now. Is this list all inclusive? Certainly not - but these are some of our favorite power players and web3 voices at Crypto Witch Club. (In no particular order.) Make sure to check out their projects and let us know in the comments who should be featured on our next roundup!

As requested, here are 5 of our favorite, free NFT tools and resources we use at Crypto Witch Club. From tracking taxes on your NFT collection to verifying transactions and finding jobs in the web3 space — we’re demystifying how to get things done. Ready, Witches?

The facts, the fiction, and how to find sustainable cryptocurrency projects to invest in

Can DAOs and collective ownerships work for unions? How can blockchain make secure voting more accessible for all? Can blockchain break barriers for low-income households to save, invest, and borrow? Oh, and – how do we do this sustainably? We dig into how AOC could get involved with blockchain, cryptocurrency and web3, using some of her platforms.