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Solidity

Time Units in Solidity: Simplified Guide

Welcome to the fascinating world of smart contracts, where lines of code dictate financial agreements and automate complex processes. But what about time? How do we ensure actions happen at the right moment within a smar

Metana EditorialJune 14, 2024Read
Full-Stack

JavaScript Array Splice() Method

The JavaScript array is a fundamental building block for storing and manipulating collections of data. But what if you need to edit that data – add new elements, remove unwanted ones, or even replace existing items? That

Metana EditorialJune 13, 2024Read
Ethernaut Walkthrough

Ethernaut Level 12 Walkthrough: Privacy

Ethernaut Level 12 titled “Privacy” challenges the concept of “private” data on the blockchain. In this level, you’ll encounter a locked contract, and your objective is to unlock it. The key, however, isn’t so private af

Alexis AmoiJune 12, 2024Read
Blockchain

Top Languages for dApp Development in 2025: Complete Guide

Decentralized Applications, commonly known as dApps, have revolutionized the way we interact with digital services, providing enhanced security, transparency, and user control. As the backbone of blockchain technology, d

Metana EditorialJune 12, 2024Read
Full-Stack

Demystifying SSL & Let’s Encrypt: Lock in Website Security

The internet is a vast network of information exchange. But have you ever stopped to think about how this exchange happens securely? When you visit a website and enter sensitive information like passwords or credit card

Metana EditorialJune 11, 2024Read
Ethernaut Walkthrough

Ethernaut Level 11 Walkthrough: Elevator

Ethernaut challenges, comparable to a Web3-themed hacking Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, offer a dynamic environment for diving into Ethereum and Solidity programming. Each level introduces a distinct smart contract

Janos BarnaJune 10, 2024Read
Blockchain

Oracles and External Data: Boosting Smart Contract Utility

Imagine a program that relies on stock prices to make investment decisions. It checks its internal database, but the information is outdated. The program is stuck, unable to function effectively. This is where oracles co

Metana EditorialJune 9, 2024Read
Full-Stack

HTML vs DOM Explained: Building Websites

Imagine a web page as a magnificent castle. The blueprints outlining the structure and layout are similar to HTML (HyperText Markup Language). But a static blueprint doesn’t make a lively castle, right? That’s where the

Metana EditorialJune 8, 2024Read
Ethernaut Walkthrough

Ethernaut Level 10 Walkthrough: Re-entrancy

Understanding re-entrancy is crucial for anyone developing or auditing Ethereum smart contracts. Failure to properly handle re-entrant calls can result in the loss of funds or the manipulation of contract state by malici

Georgi PlamenovJune 7, 2024Read
Full-Stack

Javascript Window: Browser Object Model (BOM)

TL;DR The Browser Object Model (BOM) allows JavaScript to interact with the browser, enabling dynamic web experiences. Key components include: BOM enables tasks like responsive design, user feedback, form validation, and

Metana EditorialJune 6, 2024Read
Full-Stack

What is a VPS? (Virtual Private Server)

Imagine a bustling apartment complex. Multiple tenants share the same building, but each has their own private unit with complete control over the interior. That’s the essence of a Virtual Private Server (VPS) in the clo

Metana EditorialJune 5, 2024Read
Blockchain

What is a dApp? Decentralized Applications Simplified

We all rely on apps in our daily lives – for social media, shopping, banking, and more. But have you ever considered who controls these apps and how they operate? Traditional apps run on centralized servers, owned and ma

Metana EditorialJune 4, 2024Read

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