| Web3 Design Principles: A Framework |
Frameworks & Models |
"It isn't transparency if 99% of users are deterred from wanting to look" — proposes Chain-View panel and code transparency standards |
Medium |
| Web3 Design Decision Making Framework |
Frameworks & Models |
Aragon-funded research identifying that decentralization requires new mental models — users confused when 2 wallets show same token balance |
Medium |
| User Mental Models of Cryptocurrency Systems |
Research Insights |
Academic study (N=29) revealing users think blockchain is encrypted/private when it isn't — misconceptions explain key management failures |
USENIX |
| Consensys Global Survey on Crypto & Web3 2024 |
Research Insights |
93% awareness but only 52% understand crypto. Top barriers: volatility (20%), scams (17%), not knowing where to start (14%) |
Consensys |
| Transaction Flows (Web3UX.Design) |
Onchain Flows |
"Combine approval and transaction into one action" — don't make users click separate approve then deposit buttons |
Web3UX.Design |
| Permit2 Integration Guide |
Onchain Flows |
Uniswap's solution: one-time approval to Permit2 contract, then signature-based permissions for all dApps — major UX upgrade |
Uniswap Blog |
| Tackling the Biggest UX Issues in Web3 Today |
Notes & Observations |
"Chain abstraction" as UX pattern — users shouldn't care or notice which chain they're on |
Medium |
| Understanding UI & UX within Web3 |
Notes & Observations |
"Most dApps ask 3-5 crypto-native actions before product use" — Uniswap's approach: land, pick tokens, then connect |
Neue World |
| How to Improve Web3 User Experience |
Notes & Observations |
"As soon as users do more than one interaction, they stop paying attention" — like agreeing to T&Cs without reading |
Web3 Labs |
| 10 Design Challenges in Web3 |
Notes & Observations |
"The Web3 crowd was in shadows — we knew they purged privacy but didn't post morning yoga on Instagram" — unknown user behavior patterns |
Arounda |
| Web3 Design in 2024: Best Principles & Patterns |
UX Patterns |
Progressive disclosure for onboarding, inline tooltips for jargon, and "Verify with selfie" as secure-yet-easy pattern |
Merge |
| UX/UI Design Patterns in Blockchain & Crypto |
UX Patterns |
"Pending transactions make users feel product isn't working" — link to block explorers for transparency during waits |
Avark |
| Threshold Network Web3 Design System |
UX Patterns |
Open-source atomic design system built on Chakra — specifically addresses Web3 components like transaction modals, wallet interactions |
GitHub |
| DAO Dashboards and Governance UX |
UX Patterns |
Progressive disclosure for governance: beginners see summaries, power users dive into tokenomics — "governance sandbox" for first votes |
Medium |
| Voting Options in DAOs |
Frameworks & Models |
Q&A with DAO builders: conviction voting "game changer" but confusing UX; quorum-based voting battle-tested but sensitive to whale attacks |
DAOstack |
| DAO Governance Voting Tools Guide |
Frameworks & Models |
"Fine line between optimizing for UX (more votes) and decentralization" — offchain (Snapshot) vs onchain (Tally, Aragon) tradeoffs |
Sablier |
| Singapore Fintech Festival Web3 Survey 2025 |
Research Insights |
75.4% don't use Web3 wallets due to trust/education concerns. 87% would engage with compliance-certified platforms |
Crypto Reporter |
| Crypto Wallet Adoption Skewing Affluent |
Research Insights |
Half of Americans earning $100K+ own crypto vs 25% under $40K — "clunky UX and complex transactions" remain barriers for lower-income users |
PR Newswire |
| Web3 UX Design Roadmap |
Frameworks & Models |
Learning path: "The fastest way to learn Web3 design is to become a user yourself — stake, swap, sign, vote, and experiment" |
Bootcamp |
| Web3UX.Design Announcement |
Notes & Observations |
Jon Crabb's handbook for DeFi design — treasure chest of philosophy, checklists, and practical takeaways across 10+ volumes |
Medium |