Seven free learning paths to help you become a Web3 developer
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Preface
For most people, learning Web3 technology development and becoming a Web3 engineer is a desirable job; however, there are countless courses available, with prices ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands. For novices, choosing a course becomes a The most painful thing is that after all, you have to spend money to study. Most people need to choose carefully to avoid making mistakes.
But, do newbies need to spend money to learn? The answer must be no. In fact, many people have become Web3 development engineers through self-study.
[Bitcoin fork Bitcoin Cash (BCH) launches major upgrade] Bitcoin Cash developer Jason Dreyzehner announced that a major upgrade in May 2025 has been enabled on the mainnet, covering two improvements in target virtual machine limits (VM Limits) CHIP and BigInt CHIP high-precision arithmetic.
Target VM Limits CHIP: This upgrade increases Bitcoin Cash’s VM computing power by over 100x and reduces node compute utilization by 50%. This not only reduces operating costs, but also simplifies the contract structure and audit process, enhances security, and supports innovative applications such as post-quantum cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.
BigInt CHIP: High-precision arithmetic: This feature reduces contract length by more than 10 times, making applications such as automated market making, decentralized stablecoins, and cross-chain bridges possible. BigInt CHIP provides higher performance and lower transaction costs than Ethereum, and can run on the first layer, ensuring that full nodes can be supported with low-cost hardware.
This upgrade further enhances the performance and innovation capabilities of Bitcoin Cash and uses new tools and benchmarking technology to verify node performance.
Affected by the news of the upgrade, the price of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose slightly. As of writing, BCH is up 5% in the past 24 hours, reaching $442, marking its second consecutive day of gains.
[Bitcoin breakthrough or black swan? BTC price is $90,000, lack of gold, inventory is high] Although Bitcoin has yet to reach all-time highs relative to assets such as the S&P 500 and gold, analysts believe it is only a matter of time. On November 15, Cubic Analytics founder Caleb Franzen said that Bitcoin will soon surpass other assets, although it has not yet fully surpassed indicators such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and gold.
Bitcoin has hit $93,500, up nearly 50% in the fourth quarter, but has yet to fully achieve a breakout compared to many general economic assets. Franzen emphasized that Bitcoin continues to hit all-time highs in value relative to the U.S. dollar, but is still struggling to catch up in terms of overall economic asset performance.
Gold’s movements are seen as a reference for Bitcoin’s potential direction. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, predicted that Bitcoin could experience a rapid repricing similar to gold’s 1980 all-time high in the 2000s.
On the other hand, trader Il Capo of Crypto sparked market discussion by suggesting that the market may be facing a black swan event without providing a specific explanation. Trader Credible Crypto believes that Bitcoin may retest to the $50,000 to $72,000 range, especially if it fails to break through $93,800 and stabilize above $100,000.
Overall, Bitcoin still has the potential to reach new highs among overall economic assets, but the market needs to be wary of potential risks and the possibility of a correction.
[Bitcoin prices rise as Wall Street falls on Fed uncertainty] U.S. stocks have been in the doldrums recently, with the S&P 500 index falling 1.32% to close at 5,870.62 points, and the Nasdaq index falling 2.24% to 18,680.12 points, after a brief rebound after the election. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 2.1%, the Nasdaq fell 3.2% and the Dow Jones fell 1.2%. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said there is no rush to cut interest rates yet, while Boston Fed President Collins believes there is still uncertainty about a rate cut in December.
Retail sales increased by 0.4% in October and 12,000 new non-farm jobs were created, both lower than market expectations, further exacerbating market volatility. Technology stocks came under pressure, with the S&P 500 information technology sector falling more than 2%. Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft all suffered heavy losses. Only Tesla bucked the trend and rose 3% due to its potential compatibility with Trump's policies.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged past $90,000, gaining 32% since Election Day and adding 16% this week toward its $100,000 target. Analysts at BCA Research predict that Bitcoin could exceed $200,000 in the long term and view it as a "non-confiscatable asset" to fight inflation and withstand financial collapse. The current market value of Bitcoin only accounts for 10% of the total market value of such assets. As market share increases and the supply limit is reached, the price is expected to rise further.
Bitcoin’s correlation with traditional markets has increased, reaching an all-time high of 50% in September. Although Bitcoin is known for its volatility, it is increasingly becoming a store of value and attracting safe-haven funds. However, its high volatility still makes it a high-yield and high-risk asset, which may be further affected by institutional investors in the future.
[Alef Price Analysis: Can the $Elf Token Rebound to the $10 Milestone? 】 Aelf (ELF) has been performing well recently, with experts predicting its price could soar to $10, giving it a 95% chance of entering a bull market. The price is currently around $0.3866, up more than 19% over the past week, showing increased market activity.
Aelf combines artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, focuses on Web3 application development, and has innovative side chain technology and governance systems. As of now, Aelf’s market capitalization is US$282.6 million, with a circulation of 730.4 million coins. Its 24-hour trading volume has increased to US$21.31 million, an increase of 21% from the previous day.
Technical analysis shows Aelf is bouncing off major support levels, with investors optimistic about its future direction. Analysts predict that the price is expected to reach $0.492 in the short term, may exceed $0.6061 by the end of the year, reach $0.6215 in early 2025, and exceed $1 by the end of the year, a growth rate of 106%.
In the long term, experts predict that the Aelf price could rise to $3, a growth of 240%. Once the $0.567 resistance is exceeded, the price may rise further towards $0.7427.
If it falls below the $0.3 support level, Aelf may enter a bear market, but based on its innovative technology and market potential, the bull market view is still reasonable. Overall, Aelf shows strong growth potential and attracts high attention from investors.
[Ethereum Bullish Momentum Expected to Hit $4,000: Analysts Predict $15,000] Ethereum (ETH) price recently rose to $3,388.02, demonstrating a strong bullish trend, but technical analysis points to a possible short-term pullback. The trading price has broken through the upper track of the Bollinger Band, and the relative strength index (RSI) reached 71.95, indicating that the market is overbought and the buying pressure may weaken.
The key resistance level currently stands at $3,388.02, and a breakout, accompanied by increased trading volume, could further push the price towards $4,000. If prices pull back, the middle Bollinger Band level at $2,743.95 and the 20-day moving average will serve as important support areas, with a hold above this area solidifying the bulls' base.
The upcoming Pectra upgrade is considered the most important update in Ethereum’s history and will enhance network security, scalable functionality, and functionality. This upgrade includes a number of improvement proposals that are expected to improve performance, increase transaction capacity and reduce fuel costs, solving existing network pain points. Analysts believe that this will attract more developers and users, increase the intrinsic value of Ethereum and support higher prices.
AstroCryptoGuru predicts that the Pectra upgrade will help ETH prices rise to $4,000, while Nir7an is more optimistic about its long-term performance, believing that Ethereum prices may reach $15,000 in this cycle.
Overall, Ethereum's technical chart pattern, the growth in market demand brought about by upgrades, and the interest of institutional investors provide a good foundation for its sharp rise in the next few years.
[U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s Altcoin Portfolio: 3 Tokens Poised to Bring Huge Gains] U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s portfolio shows that he has chosen Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and Dogecoin (DOGE), which have performed strongly recently. These cryptocurrencies have their own highlights in the market.
Solana (SOL) has recently gained 30% and is trading between $205 and $212. With high scalability functionality and low transaction fees, Solana has become the development choice for Web3 and DeFi projects. If SOL can break above the $230 and $250 resistance levels, the price could climb further and even challenge the $500 target.
Avalanche (AVAX) is up 35% over the past week. It cooperates with FundBridge and Library to promote the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bonds and improve asset stability. At the same time, the Avalanche Foundation repurchased 1.97 million AVAX, showing a high degree of confidence. AVAX currently trades at $31.49, with a market capitalization of $1.28 billion, and developers continue to pay attention to its ecological growth.
Dogecoin (DOGE) is up 150% over the past week, trading at around $0.073, with a market capitalization of $9.5 billion. DOGE is favored by retail investors, and its meme culture and loyal community promote its continued development, with a 24-hour trading volume of US$230 million, attracting more market attention.
The three projects selected for the JD Vance portfolio demonstrate strong potential. Solana focuses on efficient networks, Avalanche relies on ecological cooperation to expand applications, and Dogecoin relies on community power to drive adoption. These tokens not only reflect market growth prospects, but also provide long-term investors with considerable potential returns.
[Why XRP could hit $8 after regaining 3-year highs] XRP's surge above $1 after years of lull has reignited confidence in its long-term value, with analysts predicting further gains.
According to analysis by Cryptoinsightuk, XRP’s market dominance rose to 1.66%, a three-year high. Historical data shows that this level of dominance is often accompanied by large gains, with similar increases in the past averaging 740%. If this trend repeats, XRP price could reach approximately $8.
Technicals show that after XRP returns to $1, the target price may be close to $2, consistent with the "Crab" harmonic pattern. The monthly chart points to a price target of $1.99, which could even extend to $2.98. Finbold previously reported that if it breaks through the $0.76 resistance level, XRP can achieve the market's long-awaited breakthrough, and the market conditions of this bull market are more conducive to XRP's performance.
Political factors are also driving XRP prices. With Trump about to take office, the market is anticipating his friendlier crypto policies and speculating that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler may step down. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that Trump’s policies may be beneficial to the development of cryptocurrency and called him the “crypto president.”
At press time, XRP was quoted at $1.06, up 30% in the past 24 hours and up 92% for the week. The technical chart shows that its price is stable above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and although there may be a pullback in the short term due to overbought conditions, the overall bullish pattern remains. The key going forward will be whether $1 can serve as solid support.
[Michael Saylor and NBA legend Scottie Pippen send bullish Bitcoin messages to the community] Former NBA star Scottie Pippen recently posted a photo with Bitcoin promoter Michael Saylor and wrote: "Michael and Scottie have joined forces again. Bit BULLS are confident in #Bitcoin. "This photo is suspected to have been taken at Thailand Blockchain Week in 2024. Both of them were guests at the event, and the famous Bitcoin Podcast host Natalie Brunell was also there. on site.
Pippen sparked debate in the crypto community earlier this year with a post in which he mentioned that Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto had spoken to him in a dream and predicted that Bitcoin would reach $84,650 on November 5. Bitcoin rose to $70,200 on the day, despite the actual price being slightly lower. Three days ago on November 13, Bitcoin hit a new high of $93,434. As of now, BTC price is at $91,518, growing 2.58% in the past 24 hours. However, Pippin has not commented on price predictions recently, nor has he mentioned whether he dreamed of Satoshi Nakamoto again.
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor said in an interview with CNBC that he would be surprised if Bitcoin fails to reach $100,000 in November or December, and revealed plans to hold a "Bitcoin 100,000 Event" on New Year's Eve. Dollar” party.
[PEPE Breakout Price Discovery, Open Interest Soars] PEPE has gradually followed the rise of Dogecoin recently, hitting a new high in 2024, showing that the meme currency market is significantly affected by the rotation of funds. After Dogecoin took the lead in rising, meme coins such as PEPE rebounded.
PEPE hit a monthly low of $0.00000771 on November 4, before rebounding by around 233% to reach a new high of $0.00002597 within 24 hours. The price is currently back down slightly to $0.00002224. This rally has entered the overbought zone, selling pressure has increased in the market, and traders generally expect a pullback in the short term.
Derivatives markets showed strong demand, with futures open interest surging to $281.84 million in 24 hours, a record high. Coinglass data showed that long and short liquidations were almost even at $1.43 million and $1.44 million respectively, showing traders' disagreement over market direction.
Data on the activities of large households show that between November 2 and 13, the inflow of large households increased from 1.81 trillion coins to 39.66 trillion coins, while the outflow during the same period increased from 1.6 trillion coins to 40.77 trillion coins. Although the selling pressure is slightly higher than the buying pressure, large investors still continue to inflow, suggesting that PEPE may still have room to rise in the future.
Overall, the PEPE rally is not over yet, but there may be a correction in the short term due to profit-taking, and it is expected to reach new highs in the coming months as the bull market heats up.
[Analysts announce BNB price target for this cycle] BNB price fell back to $622 on November 15, falling more than 6% this week, and its market value shrunk to $89 billion. However, analysts believe that BNB is poised to break above $1,000 in a bull run and could even reach $1,500.
Well-known analyst Mando CT pointed out that BNB's technical chart shows two continuation trends: "bullish flag pattern" and "cup and handle pattern". These patterns usually imply subsequent gains. He believes BNB is an excellent choice for long-term holders. Additionally, Ash Crypto predicts that BNB price could rise to between $900 and $1,400, while Crypto Rand expects a strong rebound after the coin completes its consolidation.
Technical analysis shows that BNB price gradually recovered after bottoming at $401 in August, breaking through the key resistance level of $617.57 and confirming the retracement. Meanwhile, BNB formed an “inverse head and shoulders” pattern and held above its 50- and 100-day moving averages, with these bullish formations providing support to its price.
A break above current levels could see BNB retest its all-time high of $720 and potentially challenge the $1,000 mark. However, if the price breaks below the $570 support, a further pullback to $401 is possible.
In addition, the BNB ecosystem has grown significantly, with its decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume soaring 95% in the past seven days to $10.65 billion. Analysts believe that overall market performance and Bitcoin’s price breaking through $100,000 will be critical to BNB’s subsequent movement.
[Can BOME replicate SHIB’s previous success? 】 Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB) exhibits similar fractal patterns to Book of Memes (BOME), possibly suggesting that BOME will repeat SHIB’s rally. After breaking out of a downtrend in late 2020, SHIB surged more than 1,300% in early 2021, becoming a success story in the meme coin market.
Currently, BOME has broken out of the downtrend line, showing a trend similar to SHIB’s early days. If this pattern continues, BOME may achieve significant value growth. The upside potential is estimated to be between 60% and 80%. Market momentum is accumulating and traders' interest in it is gradually increasing.
However, a large investor recently exchanged 109 million BOME for approximately 92 million MOODENG (worth $3.7 million), raising questions about the future trend of BOME. This reallocation of assets may reflect the investor's confidence in MOODENG, or a strategic diversification of investments.
This behavior may indicate the risk of BOME prices falling, but it may also drive demand and prices for MOODENG up. Investors should continue to observe market dynamics and major capital mobilization to judge future trends.
[ACT and PNUT up 1,500%, DOGE(GOV) not far behind] Three meme coins have performed well recently and hit all-time highs:
1.ACT ACT became the best-performing meme coin this week after successfully being listed on Binance, soaring 3,000% in seven days, reaching a price as high as $0.95, setting a new all-time high. It is currently trading at $0.74 and forming solid support at $0.60. If market conditions are favorable, ACT is expected to extend its gains, pushing prices further upwards.
2.PNUT PNUT surged 1,579% in a week to enter the top 100 cryptocurrencies and is currently trading at $1.91 and has hit all-time highs as high as $2.50 multiple times. If it loses the key support of $1.69, the price may fall back to $0.44 and turn into a bearish pattern; conversely, if the rally continues, PNUT is expected to reach new highs and consolidate its market position.
3. DOGE(GOV) DOGE (GOV) rallied 244% this week to hit a new all-time high of $0.545 and is now at $0.353 after the pullback. Support is found at $0.161, and if this level holds, the rally could resume and challenge the all-time high again; if selling pressure intensifies, the price could drop to $0.049, erasing most of the gains and turning a bearish trend.
These three meme coins have received great attention from the market recently, and their future trends will depend on the stability of support levels and market conditions.
[Hamster Kombat lost 86% of users but increased sales by 3,720%] The trading volume of Hamster Kombat's HMSTR token surged by 3,720% this month, once reaching $1.49 billion, setting a record high. However, the player base plummeted by 86% during the same period, losing 259 million players, and only 52 million monthly active players remained.
On November 9, HMSTR trading volume quickly surged from $39 million to $496 million, and to $1.49 billion the next day. The token price increased by 125% during the same period, from $0.002638 to $0.005954. However, volume and price fell back to $160 million and $0.003931 respectively over the next four days, a decrease of 89% and 33%.
The reason for the surge in trading volume is not yet clear. Hamster Kombat’s only announcement was to suspend the token withdrawal function. The official platform did not release other major news. The second season of game content was announced back in October and has not yet been officially launched, so it is unlikely to be the main reason for this surge in transaction volume.
Bitcoin prices may have an indirect impact on HMSTR’s trading volume. Bitcoin prices rose from $76,000 to $80,000 on November 9-10, but HMSTR trading volume began to fall back before Bitcoin really spiked (November 11).
Official data shows that HMSTR’s 24-hour spot trading volume reached US$1.3 billion, its perpetual contract trading volume reached US$4 billion, and the number of currency-holding addresses on the chain reached 11 million. However, player activity dropped significantly. The number of daily active addresses fell to 20,000 from 700,000 at the end of September, and the player base has shrunk from 300 million in July to 52 million currently, showing the serious challenges facing the game.
[Top experts say Uniswap price is expected to rise by 45%] Uniswap (UNI) has recently entered a regional bear market, falling more than 23% this week and quoting $8.27 as of November 15. However, several analysts are optimistic about its rebound prospects, predicting that the price could return to $12, which is 45% higher than current levels.
Renowned analyst AltcoinView believes that as long as UNI holds support at $8.062, the price is expected to rebound with a target of $12. His predictions are based on Fibonacci retracements and Elliott wave patterns. Crypto Rand also pointed to $8.2 as key support, while The Crypto Express spotted an inverse head and shoulders pattern on the three-day chart, suggesting a possible bullish reversal.
As the largest decentralized exchange (DEX), Uniswap has strong fundamentals. The platform's trading volume has increased significantly this month, with more than $24 billion processed in the past seven days and total trading volume has exceeded $400 billion, demonstrating its important position in the bull market.
From a technical perspective, UNI price remains stable above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, maintaining an uptrend line. A recent candlestick pattern shows a morning star or doji signal, which, if formed, could push prices back toward $12, the June high. A move above $10.75 would confirm the bullish trend.
Conversely, if UNI breaks below the 100-day moving average ($7.6), the price could test back to support at $6.65, which is this month’s lowest. If the market sells off further, UNI prices could face more downward pressure.
[Can cryptocurrencies help the U.S. escape its debt crisis, and will it push Bitcoin past $150,000? 】 USD-based stablecoins such as USDT and USDC hold more than $95 billion in U.S. Treasuries, becoming emerging buyers of U.S. debt. Tether held $84.548 billion in U.S. Treasuries at the end of October 2024, while Circle held $11.127 billion through BlackRock. Demand for stablecoins has stabilized the U.S. Treasury market, partially mitigating a decline in foreign purchases caused by geopolitical and trade policy impacts.
Stablecoins provide a pipeline for the inflow of legal currency into the cryptocurrency market, but the challenge of integrating them into the traditional financial system is that they may weaken the ability to control and sanction global capital flows. The stablecoin is based on a public blockchain, embodies the United States' values of freedom and openness, and contrasts with the digital currency of China's central bank. The Hoover Institution calls on the United States to develop digital currency standards to counter China’s influence and support the United States’ transition to a digital economy.
The Bitcoin Act introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis proposes establishing a national Bitcoin reserve to hold 1 million Bitcoins. However, considering the total national debt of the United States of $35.46 trillion, to rely on Bitcoin to pay off the debt would require each Bitcoin to reach $35.46 million, which is unlikely to be achieved.
Bitcoin is currently priced at $93,265 and is expected to challenge $100,000 by the end of the year. While technical indicators point to upward momentum and the relative strength index (RSI) shows overbought conditions, investors should be wary of the risk of a price correction.
[Bitcoin: Fear and Greed Index Shows Extreme Enthusiasm! 】 The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has been above 80 points for many consecutive days recently, indicating that the market is in an "extremely optimistic" state, with Trump's election as President of the United States in 2024 being a key driving factor.
Since November 12, the index has reached a high of 88 points, reflecting market optimism for Bitcoin. On November 13, the price of Bitcoin broke through $93,000 to reach an all-time high and is currently trading at $89,500, with the index falling back to 80 points. The overall crypto market experienced an overall rise after Trump won the election, with major currencies experiencing significant gains.
Ethereum’s Fear and Greed Index reached 81 points on November 12, entering the “extremely optimistic” zone. The highest price of ETH exceeded $3,400 on the same day, but it is currently back to $3,099, still short of the 2021 historical high of over $4,600.
The Dogecoin (DOGE) index is the highest of all cryptocurrencies, reaching 91 points yesterday, indicating high market sentiment. DOGE price once exceeded $0.42 and is currently stable at $0.37, a 200% increase from a month ago.
Analysts believe Bitcoin prices could top $100,000 by the end of November. Key dates to watch include November 18, which could determine whether the current rally can continue, and December 1, which could lead to a new bull run. With market sentiment running high, the next few weeks may be an important turning point for the crypto market.
[This is why the price of Bitcoin fell today] Bitcoin’s recent pullback to $87,508, down nearly 4% from its all-time high of $93,000, has attracted market attention. The main reasons are discussed below:
Inflation data affects market sentiment: Recent U.S. inflation data showed that the CPI annual growth rate reached 2.6% and the PPI annual growth rate rose to 2.4%, both higher than expected, increasing the possibility of the Federal Reserve adopting hawkish policies. Although Bitcoin briefly rose after the data was released, investors remained on the sidelines on future policies.
Miners and whales selling: CryptoQuant data shows that a miner in 2010 recently sold 2,000 BTC, and another miner transferred 25,000 BTC to the exchange. Lookonchain reported that a whale sold 4,060 BTC on Binance, worth approximately $361 million, adding to the bearish sentiment in the market.
Spot ETF fund flow fluctuations: On November 14, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF experienced an outflow of $400.7 million, ending a six-day inflow trend, although the BlackRock ETF’s net inflow of $126.5 million did not offset the outflows of other ETFs.
Technical overbought signal: The RSI index reaches 74, indicating that Bitcoin is overbought, which may lead to a short-term correction.
Long-term bullish trend: Analysts are generally optimistic about Bitcoin’s prospects. Rekt Capital sees the pullback as a buying opportunity, while Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin prices could reach $327,000. Historical data shows that Bitcoin bull markets often have short-term corrections, followed by another price increase.
Overall, this pullback is a normal correction in Bitcoin’s rally and the long-term bullish trend remains unchanged.
[Due to inflation concerns, Pennsylvania legislation proposes investing 10% of Bitcoin in state funds] Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Cabell has introduced a new bill proposing to establish a “strategic Bitcoin reserve” that would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of state funds, including general funds and rainy day funds, in Bitcoin (BTC). The proposal is designed to address economic instability and inflation risks and is consistent with the strategies of institutional investors such as BlackRock and Fidelity.
Currently, the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury manages approximately $9.7 billion in general funds and $7 billion in rainy day funds. Investing in Bitcoin could generate billions of dollars in investment, enhance the state's financial resilience, and serve as a reference for other states exploring crypto investments. However, Bitcoin’s high risk and volatility may also raise concerns about state government financial management.
Whether the bill can be passed is still uncertain and requires support from members of Congress and the public. The move is both an economic ploy and highlights public institutions’ growing interest in cryptocurrencies.
[PEPE reaches ATH as whale activity quadruples] The Pepe meme coin hit a new high in 24 hours, rising to $0.000025 on an influx of funds. A nod to the Pepe the Frog internet meme, Pepe has seen its price increase by more than 40,000% since its launch in April 2023. After Robinhood announced its listing, Pepe gained significant attention, with daily trading volume soaring 313% to $21.5 billion, and a market capitalization of $9.8 billion, ranking 14th in the crypto market.
Trump’s victory in the U.S. election drove growth in the crypto market, with Pepe rising 80% in the past 24 hours. PEPE large-ticket deals worth more than $100,000 rose to $1.66 billion, according to IntoTheBlock. While the largest holders sold 1.11 trillion PEPE, accumulation from retail investors neutralized the selling pressure. As trading volume and large trader activity increase, Pepe may be set for a pullback before the next leg of the rally.