Quests in Layer3 are the best way to learn, explore, and succeed in Web3.
But we knew we could go Even further to empower new and existing users in their Web3 journeys.
To that end, we're excited to announce a major update to our product: a brand new platform experience where web3 education meets adventure.
In this article we will discuss what has changed, the thinking behind these changes and answer some FAQs!
An overview of the changes: what's new!
The quests on Layer3 should have been updated a long time ago.
Our community often tells us that previous quests felt like a to-do list: a chore, not an experience.
So we redesigned our platform to make learning and exploring Web3 more immersive, engaging and fun.
Everything ranging from how to discover the quests on our home page has the experience of completing quests themselves have been reinvented.
Let's go!
![Our new home page and GM button.](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/9RoB6yN_JX7uTRq79dOAe.gif)
Home
We've transformed the homepage from a simple list of quests to a more personalized and engaging homepage for exploring Web3.
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You will find brand new card designs and carouselsimproved content organization and a new custom sidebar that shows your progress
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OUR “gm” button will now appear in your progress sidebar (your GM streak is still there!)
Collections
Collections better organize our growing library of quests.
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Quests within a collection are generally organized into a path – guiding you step-by-step through a topic to help you develop lasting crypto skills
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You'll be able to see who curated the collection, whether it's a member of the Layer3 team or one of our partners.
![New categories on Layer3.](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/f6LKoewhtcm_n4b2fhnF8.gif)
Categories
We've also introduced new quest categories to help you find the content that matters most to you.
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Find relevant Quests are now easier than ever, with improved categorization to help you filter the channels and topics you to want interact with
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These categories will initially be correspond to major ecosystems (e.g. Optimism, ) so you can quickly find quests on these channels
![Our new quest experience.](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/8vONhkIiOHqrKu8K1GlBM.gif)
Start a new quest
Immediately after starting a quest, you will see all the relevant information about the web3 protocol or application and what you can expect from the quest, including:
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Chains) – you will use to complete this quest
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Difficulty tags to help you find quests that match your skill level
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Awards you will earn at the end of the quest (like NFTs and tokens)
Navigating a Quest
Completing quests is now more engaging than ever! We've designed an immersive flow that provides a much richer learning experience.
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Each quest now has interactive multimedia componentssuch as video, to encompass multiple learning styles
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Contextual cards will be included at the start of each quest to showcase exactly what you will get out of a quest
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All chain steps will include pop-up captions provide you with the information you need to make your own financial decisions
Why we built this
Our new platform experience is the result of months of research, development, and listening to user feedback. We have completely transformed our product into an intuitive, engaging, and truly enjoyable experience that sets the bar for the future of crypto exploration and participation.
Learn Web3 by doing
Education is an important part of our mission here at Layer3.
We're not just building for existing crypto users, but for the millions of users who will take their first steps into the world of DeFi, NFT, DAO and GameFi over the next decade.
A quest has two parts:
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Learning
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Do
Like most modern teaching strategies, we believe the best way to retain information and build confidence is to do both; and the quests are designed exactly with this in mind. We want to build a sustainable crypto culture from the ground up.
Define Web3 learning and crawling
The current state of crypto education is terrible. For those curious about crypto, taking your first steps on-chain can be intimidating and overwhelming.
If you search for “How to do an on-chain trade,” you will be taken to 50 different articles, most of which are long and confusing. This is because businesses optimize for search engine results (SEO), not UX. You may also be directed to a protocol without any context.
The new Layer 3 fixes this problem: everyone can and should have equitable access to crypto education.
Redefining the Quest Experience
“Quests” are a recent but dazzling web3 primitive.
Although users today have a wide range of options for quests, we believe that the way quests work today (at least, with the options currently available) is still insufficient.
Quests should enable exploration and engagement of Web3. However, existing platforms fail to provide essential information and context for users to understand the value of using a product or participating in a community.
It's time to raise the bar and create Quest experiences that empower and inspire seasoned users and new users alike. With this in mind, we designed our new platform to provide a superior educational and onboarding experience.
Try!
With this launch, we take the next step in our mission to empower everyone to learn, explore and succeed in this exciting new world. We believe the new Layer3 makes the world of crypto more accessible and enjoyable than ever.
What are you waiting for? Get started on Layer3 today.
Cheers,
The Layer3 team