If you spend much time scrolling around the crypto-sphere, it might seem like everyone’s an expert, a critic, a salesman — or most often an impenetrable amalgam of all three. It’s tough to cut through the noise and get to the matter when it comes to the latest developments in Ethereum protocol, Enterprise Ethereum, and news from the greater blockchain ecosystem.

Never fear — We’re here to help!

We asked around the ConsenSys mesh to get an idea of what our developers, entrepreneurs, and creatives read on a daily basis to stay up-to-speed on the ever-changing blockchain industry. Below are 11 of our favorite blogs, resource hubs, and podcasts — all of which focus on substance over speculation and are produced by those closest to the action.

Evan Van Ness’ weekly roundup of the Ethereum ecosystem — which has been running since 2016 — is the first stop for blockchain news for many industry insiders. The website and weekly newsletter’s lo-fi, no-nonsense approach is all-killer-no-filler, and feature development updates, business news, media coverage, and a calendar of blockchain events. Be sure to check out the recently released Year in Ethereum roundup of 2018!

A weekly newsletter put forth by MIT’s Technology Review, Chain Letter is a powerful apparition in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Its focus on wider blockchain tech is delivered with a laser on the substantive issues of the week analyzed with an academic rigor. Often a quick read, Chain Letter is packed with info and surely a healthy part of any blockchain nerd’s informational diet.

While many crypto media outlets tend towards tabloid sensationalism and clickbait headlines, Decrypt features quality reporting on the blockchain space that’s broad in scope and often delivered with a sense of humor. The Daily Debrief newsletter delivers quick hits to your inbox, and Decrypt’s fantastic Litepaper hub features in-depth explainers on every Ethereum-related topic imaginable with a vibrant and user-friendly design.

5 years and almost 300 podcasts in, it’s clear that the Epicenter weekly podcast is one of the cornerstones of blockchain media. Regularly hosting many of the most influential and accomplished people in Ethereum and the larger blockchain ecosystem, Epicenter podcasts are quite literally a primary source for what’s happening now and in the future.

EthHub’s mission is to provide a single source for all essential Ethereum information, and does so with a four-pronged informational assault. The eponymous EthHub repository holds open documentation for BUIDLing and tech, while the excellent Into the Ether podcast features deep dive conversations with some of Ethereum’s most accomplished developers. The weekly ETHHub newsletter and blog are also useful sources for news and project updates.

Founded by evacuees from the legacy journalism establishment, Breaker Mag has quickly established itself as a leading voice in the emergent culture of blockchain. Never afraid to take a stance, Breaker invites talented journalists to undertake deep dives on challenging subjects that often shine an investigative light back on the blockchain industry.