# Ecosystem Guides

## Cypher Lexicon

- [Welcome](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/introduction/welcome.md)
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/introduction/overview.md)
- [Abstract](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/introduction/abstract.md)
- [Table of Contents](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/introduction/table-of-contents.md)
- [Glossary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/introduction/glossary.md): Terms and definitions.
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/overview.md): This section will focus on introducing you to the main ideas and what we are ultimately trying to accomplish here at DecentrAgora. The lessons in this section are ideal for beginners.
- [Lessons](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons.md): Welcome to the beginning! This is where all the topics of the Cypher Lexicon will get covered before advancing on to more hefty subjects!
- [Technology](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/technology.md): Here we are going to focus on the technology aspects and help you better understand the different components that help make web3 what it is today and hopefully improve in the future.
- [The Web](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web.md): A glorious distributed network for all of humanity to communicate.
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/overview.md): This will be going into detail about the history of the web and how it has impacted us as a society as a whole throughout history. The different periods that they went through and where we sit today.
- [History](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/history.md): The internet is a global network of computers that allows people to share information and communicate with each other
- [Uses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/uses.md)
- [Web1](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/web1.md): The genesis of the internet.
- [Web2](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/web2.md): Our current state of digital affairs— the modus operandi of the internet.
- [Web3](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/the-web/web3.md): The next step in a secure, efficient, transparent and decentralized internet.
- [Cryptography](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/cryptography.md): A mathematical method for securing communications or data between one or more parties.
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/cryptography/overview.md): Cryptography uses mathematical algorithms to encode and decode data.
- [History](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/cryptography/history.md)
- [Uses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/cryptography/uses.md): Cryptography is used in a variety of applications, including email, file sharing, blockchain, and secure communication.
- [Cypherpunks](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/cryptography/cypherpunks.md): The Cypherpunks are a group of activists who were concerned about the lack of privacy in the digital world.
- [Distributed Ledgers](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme.md): Distributed ledger technology aka blockchains widely use cryptocurrencies and rely on cryptography for secure operation.
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/overview.md)
- [Uses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/uses.md): Giving you a look and explaining the different ways that you as a user will be able to take advantage of distributed ledger technology
- [Private Chain](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/private-chain.md): Digital ledger technology in a private environment.
- [Cryptocurrency](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/cryptocurrency.md): Charon takes cryptographically protected money
- [PoW Chains](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/pow-chains.md)
- [PoS Chains](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/pos-chains.md)
- [Public Chain](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/readme/public-chain.md)
- [Economics](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics.md)
- [TradFi](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/tradfi.md): Topics found in Web3 that stem from traditional finance.
- [Modern Monetary Theory](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/tradfi/modern-monetary-theory.md): Portions of the economics driving Web3 are derived from modern monetary theory.
- [Centralized Exchange](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/tradfi/modern-monetary-theory/centralized-exchange.md): One of the most important tools for users when it comes to transacting.
- [DeFi](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/defi.md): By harnessing the power of blockchains and autonomous smart contracts Web3 is powered by decentralized finance.
- [Decentralized Exchange](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/defi/decentralized-exchange.md): Will be going through in detail what exactly are DEX's and what role they play when it comes to the web3 world.
- [Automated Market Makers](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/lessons/economics/defi/automated-market-makers.md): An Automated Market Maker (AMM) is a system that automatically facilitates buy & sell orders on a decentralized exchange.
- [Summary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/beginner/summary.md)
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/overview.md): The Intermediate section will give you an in depth look at the features and what functions you will be using while starting your web3 journey.
- [Tutorials and Guides](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides.md): The Lexicon will give you in-depth information and guides on the many different platforms and applications you will be engaging with. Having knowledge beforehand will give better understanding.
- [Navigating](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/navigating.md): Will try to give you a hand understanding and how to get your way around the next generation of the internet.
- [Building](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/building.md): Giving you a look into the different applications and systems that will allow you to take the next steps to make you comfortable with making your own decisions based on the knowledge you've gained.
- [Protecting](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/protecting.md): Showing you the different ways of security and how to protect yourself and all of your assets. Pointers on how to stay vigilant and aware of any dangers that you might come into contact with.
- [Bitcoin](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/bitcoin.md): The most well known cryptocurrency in the world.
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/bitcoin/overview.md): Taking a look at what this section of the Lexicon will be explaining. Giving you an outline of what the next lesson will be centred around.
- [Details](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/bitcoin/details.md): Going into detail about the history of what Bitcoin is and where we have taken it so far. Guiding you on different ways that you will be using and navigating it.
- [Resources](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/bitcoin/resources.md)
- [Ethereum](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum.md): Harnessing the world computer.
- [History](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/history.md): Will be explaining the beginning of Ethereum and how it was founded, taking you through it's history from the very beginning to today and the possibilities that it brings.
- [Details](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/details.md): This page will be going more in-depth about Ethereum, as we already talked about the history. Lets talk about what it actually is, it's functions and how it has changed peer-to-peer transactions.
- [Solidity](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/solidity.md): The language of Ethereum.
- [Lessons](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/lessons.md): We will be going in depth on a couple of subjects to help better your understanding.
- [Addresses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/lessons/addresses.md): EOA's aka externally owned accounts are Ethereum addresses that are controlled by a user.
- [Smart Contracts](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/lessons/smart-contracts.md): Automated and programmable entities that perform operations on a blockchain.
- [Resources](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/resources.md): Here are some Ethereum Resources that you can use to learn and get started on your journey
- [Courses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/resources/courses.md): Ethereum-based courses for Web3 enthusiasts.
- [CryptoZombies](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/resources/courses/cryptozombies.md)
- [Ethernaut](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/ethereum/resources/courses/ethernaut.md)
- [Optimism](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/optimism.md): Optimism is a layer 2 chain that functions on top of Ethereum mainnet (layer 1). The second largest Ethereum layer 2 with a total of $313 million locked into it's smart contracts.
- [Details](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/optimism/details.md): Giving the users an in-depth look and explanation of what exactly Optimism is and it's purpose to it's users. Looking at it's conception and how it has evolved and also a quick guide on how it works.
- [Optimistic Rollups](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/optimism/optimistic-rollups.md): Optimism uses a technology called rollups, Optimism rollups.
- [Resources](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/optimism/resources.md)
- [Universe](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/universe.md): Non-fungible Universe— the NFT protocol for creators by creators.
- [NFT Protocol](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/universe/nft-protocol.md)
- [Resources](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/universe/resources.md)
- [Guild.xyz](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/guild.xyz.md)
- [Methods](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/methods.md)
- [Coming Soon!](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/methods/readme.md)
- [Proof of Work](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/tutorials-and-guides/methods/proof-of-work.md): Now let's connect the dots!
- [Summary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/intermediate/summary.md)
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/overview.md)
- [Final Track](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track.md)
- [Nakanomics](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/nakanomics.md): Inspired by the godfather of peer-to-peer cash— Satoshi Nakamoto. Inventor of Bitcoin. This section elaborates on distributed cryptocurrencies and the principles of artificial supply and demand.
- [Cryptonomics](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/nakanomics/cryptonomics.md): In it's simplest form Cryptonomics is the combined use of economics and cryptography to manage the functions of participants using a network.
- [Automated Supply and Demand](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/nakanomics/automated-supply-and-demand.md)
- [Governance](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/nakanomics/governance.md)
- [On Chain Entities](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/on-chain-entities.md)
- [dApps](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/on-chain-entities/dapps.md)
- [Creating dApps](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/on-chain-entities/dapps/creating-dapps.md)
- [DAOs](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/on-chain-entities/daos.md)
- [Courses](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/final-track/on-chain-entities/courses.md)
- [Summary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/advanced/summary.md)
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/overview.md): Calling all future Ethernauts...it takes one step of self to make one giant leap for mankind. 🧑‍🚀
- [The Three Ways](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/the-three-ways.md): To achieve greatness you must first begin with your first steps! 🏃💨
- [Third Gen Philosopher](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/the-three-ways/third-gen-philosopher.md)
- [Chain Sleuth](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/the-three-ways/chain-sleuth.md)
- [Shadowy Super Coder](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/the-three-ways/shadowy-super-coder.md)
- [Summary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/apprentice-track/summary.md)
- [Overview](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/master-track/overview.md)
- [The Last Voyage](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/master-track/the-last-voyage.md)
- [Slay the Dragon](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/master-track/the-last-voyage/slay-the-dragon.md)
- [House of Contributions](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/master-track/the-last-voyage/house-of-contributions.md)
- [Summary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/master-track/summary.md)

## EGM

- [Ethernauts Guide to the Metaverse](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ethernauts-guide-to-the-metaverse.md): Welcome to the EGM! Get all the information you need to safely navigate the metaverse.
- [Introduction](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/introduction.md)
- [Ready Player Start](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/ready-player-start.md)
- [Beginner](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/ready-player-start/beginner.md): Concepts, guides and material for the beginner Ethernaut!
- [Navigating Blockchains](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/ready-player-start/navigating-blockchains.md)
- [How to Move](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/ready-player-start/how-to-move.md)
- [What to Avoid](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/ready-player-start/what-to-avoid.md)
- [Non Fungible Playbook](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/non-fungible-playbook.md)
- [Advanced](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/non-fungible-playbook/advanced.md): Concepts, guides and material for the advanced Ethernaut!
- [Strategies](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/non-fungible-playbook/strategies.md)
- [Precautions](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/tutorials/non-fungible-playbook/precautions.md)
- [L1](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l1.md): The first layer of the metaverse— the Ethereum network.
- [Bitcoin](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l1/bitcoin.md)
- [BTC Guide](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l1/bitcoin/btc-guide.md)
- [Ethereum](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l1/ethereum.md)
- [ETH Guide](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l1/ethereum/eth-guide.md)
- [L2](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2.md): Layer 'two' is additional infrastructure built on top of layer one.
- [Roll Ups](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/roll-ups.md)
- [Optimism Guide](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/roll-ups/optimism-guide.md)
- [zkProofs](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/zkproofs.md)
- [zkGuide](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/zkproofs/zkguide.md)
- [Side Chains](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/side-chains.md)
- [Polygon Guide](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/l2/side-chains/polygon-guide.md)
- [Projects](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/projects.md)
- [NFTs](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/projects/nfts.md)
- [DeFi](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/projects/defi.md)
- [Initiatives](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/ecosystem/initiatives.md)
- [Tools](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools.md)
- [General](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/general.md)
- [For Creators](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-creators.md)
- [Non Fungible Tokens](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-creators/non-fungible-tokens.md)
- [Marketplaces](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-creators/marketplaces.md)
- [Design Tools](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-creators/design-tools.md): Resources for artists, creators and designers!
- [For Builders](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-builders.md)
- [dApps](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-builders/dapps.md): Decentralized applications.
- [Smart Contracts](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-builders/smart-contracts.md)
- [For Supporters](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-supporters.md)
- [WWMs](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-supporters/wwms.md): Whales With Morals.
- [DHA](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/tools/for-supporters/dha.md): Diamond Hand Association.
- [Essays](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/essays.md)
- [Computing Infinity](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/essays/computing-infinity.md): Author: R. L.
- [Glossary](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/resources/glossary.md): Terms and definitions.
- [Contributors](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/extras/contributors.md): Here is a list of all the people and projects who support DecentrAgora! (Either effort or capital)
- [Links](https://dagora.gitbook.io/guides/egm/extras/links.md): Find hyperlinks to all the referenced content within the EGM!