What is the analyst track?

An advanced learning path covering decentralization evaluation, the four pillars, scoring systems, and audit methodologies used by the W3D research team.

What prerequisites are there?

You should complete the beginner and intermediate tracks first. Familiarity with blockchain basics is required.

Is there a certification?

Yes. Complete all analyst courses and pass the final exam to earn the Certified Decentralization Analyst credential.

Analyst Path - Web3 Decentralization

Analyst Path

The W3D methodology in seven lessons: four pillars, the Nakamoto Coefficient, censorship resistance, and three terminal labs that make you read real data.

Goal: Finish with a Certified Decentralization Analyst certificate and the skill to audit a chain yourself.

The plan

1
The Four Pillars of the W3D Methodology
2
Nakamoto Coefficient Explained
3
Censorship Resistance in Practice
4
Lab: Terminal Walkthrough lab
5
LAB — Stress Tests and Grade Compression lab
6
LAB — Comparing Chains Side by Side lab
7
Final Exam Preparation
8
Decentralization Is Not a Buzzword
9
Reading the Nakamoto Coefficient
10
Pillar 1: Infrastructure
11
Pillar 2: Capital
12
Pillar 3: Governance
13
Pillar 4: Software
14
Lab: Score a Chain in the Terminal lab
15
Method: Weights, Limits & Best Practices

Each step is free. 15 lessons, about 2–3 hours, certificate at the end.

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The course

The W3D methodology in seven lessons: four pillars, the Nakamoto Coefficient, censorship resistance, and three terminal labs that make you read real data.

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