# General ecosystem info

## Prior Knowledge

The section assumes users have a general understanding of cryptocurrency, along with some familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem in particular (most governance protocols currently exist on Ethereum).

If you find that you're still a little unclear, check out the external resources below.

### Cryptocurrency and Ethereum Info

* [Binance Academy](https://academy.binance.com/en/articles/how-does-blockchain-work): Overview of blockchain technology.
* [Ethereum Foundation learn page](https://ethereum.org/en/learn/): List of educational resources curated by the Ethereum Foundation.
* [EthHub docs](https://docs.ethhub.io/): Community resource for learning about Ethereum.
* [district0x Ethereum docs](https://education.district0x.io/general-topics/understanding-ethereum/): User-friendly overview of how Ethereum works.

### Community Resources and Tutorials

* [DefiPrime](https://defiprime.com/): Depth of information about decentralized finance.
* [Defi Dad](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatItl6C7wJp9txFMbXbSTg): User-focused product guides and tutorials.
* [Defi Rate](https://defirate.com/): Coverage of DeFi projects and events.
* [Gabriel Haynes Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/gabrielhaines): Interviews, deep dives on projects, and educational resources.

### Newsletters and Blogs

* [Bankless](https://bankless.substack.com/): Content platform focusing on decentralized finance.
* [The Defiant](https://thedefiant.substack.com/): DeFi-focused newsletter and interview series.
* [Our Network](https://ournetwork.substack.com/): Community newsletter focused on o-chain data and analysis.
* [Today in Defi](https://todayindefi.substack.com/): Daily coverage of decentralized finance.
* [Week in Ethereum News](https://weekinethereumnews.com/): Concise roundup of the Ethereum ecosystem.