Using Next.js and Pinata — When building apps, developers generally just want to get to coding. They don’t want to set up all the scaffolding necessary to begin, but it’s part of life. This is where starter templates make a world of difference. Today, we’re going to build a simple app that allows users to…

With Pinata’s new CLI starter template — Introducing create-pinata-app: streamline IPFS-powered project creation with Next.js and Pinata's secure backend functions. One of the fastest ways to get started with new technology and one of the most convenient ways to create a new project with technology you already know is to start from a template. Some boilerplate code…

A web3 dev guide to using Pinata and JSON as your data source for blockchain applications — Intro Whether you’re building web3 applications or traditional applications, JSON is a fundamental building block. But what is JSON and where does it get stored? Let’s explore these questions as broadly as possible, but we’ll also narrow in on how JSON is especially applicable to web3 development. What is JSON

Using Airstack, AI, POAP, Vite, and React — In the old days of conference attendance, the list of people who attended the event was often something you could only get if you paid for sponsorship or bought the list after. However, with the advent of Proof of Attendance, it’s possible to not only commemorate the events you’ve attended…

Using Airstack, XMTP, and ThirdWeb — Communication between wallet addresses has long been a dream for many people in the web3 space. Heck, my second startup in the web3 space was entirely built around the concept of segmenting and communicating with users based on their wallet addresses. …

I am often asked for advice on how to “get into” product management or how to “get better” at product management. I always feel like such a fraud when people ask me questions like this because I don’t think I ever “got into” product management. …

Using IPFS, Pinata, and FarcasterJS — When Twitter first came out, you had to text to tweet. The data was open and the API was open. Application developers loved being able to plug into what was feeling like a protocol-level experience and build their own apps on top of it. …

Using Pinata, Progressier, OpenAI, and Netlify — Apple’s App Store has been a massive success for many developers over the years. There’s no arguing the power of its built-in distribution model. The way that Google helped website distribution through search, Apple’s App Store has helped native app distribution. …

With Pinata Gateway Access Controls — When Pinata launched Dedicated Gateways in early 2021, it was a huge step forward for the entire web3 space. Most people and projects used public IPFS gateways at the time. These public gateways, including Pinata’s, were built as testing grounds, not production-worthy solutions. But there were only two alternatives to…