# Developer Platform

## Learning Hub

Welcome to Usiko’s Learning Hub!

This is your guide to understanding Web3, NFTs, and African heritage in the digital age! Whether you’re new to Web3 or just curious about NFTs, this hub will walk you through everything step by step.

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>What is a NFT?</td><td>“Non-fungible” means it’s unique and that there isn’t another exactly like it. “Token” means there’s a digital record proving ownership and history.</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/4GWfNKxnrLeVMN2cSBfg/learn-with-usiko/editor">What is a NFT?</a></td><td><a href="https://2837986853-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F72x74b86HmbBANZh8v0j%2Fuploads%2FGFkN6TP8sQ8wvr7eeGYd%2FCapture%201.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=bbaf8b50-3bcd-4f56-afbc-fe9053bb9404">Capture 1.PNG</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to buy a NFT</td><td>Explore collections and artworks on the Usiko marketplace. Each collection carries a story rooted in heritage, art, or innovation.</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/4GWfNKxnrLeVMN2cSBfg/learn-with-usiko/markdown">How to buy a NFT?</a></td><td><a href="https://2837986853-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F72x74b86HmbBANZh8v0j%2Fuploads%2FXzcWDxHm9cZI1tmd1nV6%2FCapture%202.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=42d45e0b-7636-4ae5-aaa9-ee4f98ee400f">Capture 2.PNG</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to create a collection</td><td>On your dashboard, select the Create a Collection button to begin. This is the moment you set the stage for your exhibition just like opening the doors of a gallery before arranging the artworks inside.</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/4GWfNKxnrLeVMN2cSBfg/learn-with-usiko/images-and-media">How to create a collection on Usiko</a></td><td><a href="https://2837986853-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F72x74b86HmbBANZh8v0j%2Fuploads%2FPIRLNgqo4b6TVWtuVv6l%2FCapture%203%20copy.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=68998a6b-3e97-4d71-abd5-8ef7b66b45ec">Capture 3 copy.PNG</a></td></tr><tr><td>Understanding Usiko Ethos</td><td>Usiko means heritage, and our ethos is built on respect, authenticity, and empowerment. Here, every NFT is a piece of living history, rooted in tradition and made accessible for generations to come.</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/4GWfNKxnrLeVMN2cSBfg/learn-with-usiko/integrations">Understanding Usiko Ethos</a></td><td><a href="https://2837986853-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F72x74b86HmbBANZh8v0j%2Fuploads%2FORMM83j14Y9FIvhhoA0Z%2FCapture%204%20copy.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=d1508353-45ce-42b9-824e-6c24436af014">Capture 4 copy.PNG</a></td></tr><tr><td>What is Hedera DLT?</td><td>Hedera is also a type of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). This means it’s a shared digital record book stored across many computers, rather than in a single place. Everyone can verify transactions, and tampering is nearly impossible.</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/4GWfNKxnrLeVMN2cSBfg/learn-with-usiko/interactive-blocks">What is Hedera DLT?</a></td><td><a href="https://2837986853-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F72x74b86HmbBANZh8v0j%2Fuploads%2FGqHKnRGumJloqVNGimKu%2FCapture%204.PNG?alt=media&#x26;token=d098e8b5-ce82-4d84-8917-4633c08a7563">Capture 4.PNG</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
