How Blockchain Foundations Contribute to the Web3 Ecosystem
From genesis block to global ecosystem, learn about the evolutions, authority, and roles common among Web3 foundations – as well as the data rails that…
Category: Web3 Foundations
DePIN for Data: A User-Owned Data Plane
Just two years ago, “DePIN” (decentralized physical infrastructure) felt like another hype cycle. Today, it’s become a visible driver of real blockchain use: you can…
Open-Weight AI Meets Open Access—Auditable Inference with Permissionless API Gateways
In August 2025, OpenAI introduced two downloadable open-weight models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, that you can run on your hardware or inside your cloud. The 120b…
Build on Pocket Network: A Developer’s Guide to Real Projects on Shannon Mainnet
Pocket Network, after the Shannon upgrade, has evolved past RPC endpoints; it is now the open, crypto-native access layer for verifiable data. You can run…
How to Deploy Resource-Efficient Nodes with Containers
Want to save resources while scaling your infrastructure? Deploying containerized nodes is the answer. Containers let you run multiple isolated applications on shared hardware, cutting…
Official Checklist: Setting Up a Pocket Node On Shannon, Without Losing Your Mind
There’s a particular kind of thrill that comes from contributing directly to decentralized infrastructure. Especially when it doesn’t involve deploying smart contracts or shipping a…
How to Set Up Your PATH Gateway and Save Big on RPC Costs
A hands-on guide to launching your own decentralized Gateway on Pocket Network’s Shannon Mainnet, for fun or profit! In Summary Running your own PATH is…
How Multi-Signature Authorization Works
Security remains a top priority in cryptocurrency transactions, especially as the industry faces rising threats from cyberattacks and private key compromises. One of the most…
8 Best Practices for Scaling Decentralized Networks for Reliability and Growth
Scaling decentralized networks can be challenging due to performance limits like low transaction speeds and high fees. Popular blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum process…