World Congress 2023 • Aug 11, 2023

A Primer on Blockchain and Hedera: An Intro Through Terms

Ryan Arndt

Intimidated by Web3 jargon and complex smart contracts? Discover how Hedera’s EVM-compatible ledger lets you build fast, carbon-negative applications using familiar JavaScript frameworks.

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