# Next Steps

Once you've set up your wallet, head to [Solflare's Knowledge Base](https://academy.solflare.com/) for more information on Solflare, Solana, and its use cases. 

{% hint style="info" %}
Understand both the *how* and the *why* of blockchain technology.
{% endhint %}

### Guides, Articles, FAQs, & Courses

If you're looking for step-by-step guides on using the Solflare wallet, check out the [guides](https://academy.solflare.com/guides/), [articles](https://academy.solflare.com/), [FAQs](https://academy.solflare.com/faqs/), and even free [Courses](https://academy.solflare.com/course/) on blockchain technology. Understand both the *how* and the *why* of blockchain technology.

{% embed url="<https://academy.solflare.com/>" %}

### Crypto Fundamentals

Suppose you want to learn everything you need before embarking on your crypto journey. In that case, you may be interested in Solflare Academy's [Crypto Fundamentals](https://academy.solflare.com/course/crypto-fundamentals/blockchain-foundations/) course. Crypto Fundamentals has seven chapters that describe, from a high level, *why* and *how* blockchains work.&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://blog.solrise.finance/crypto-fundamentals-ab6fa90427d2>" %}

### DeFi 101

TThis course highlights the technologies and macroeconomic importance of innovation within DeFi (decentralized finance). It provides actionable perspectives and guides on how to use it and covers everything from Bretton Woods and the Federal Reserve to Smart Contracts and on-chain leveraged derivatives.

Over 30 DeFi technologies are discussed with accompanying guides, articles, and examples.

{% embed url="<https://solrise.medium.com/defi-101-40c302d63dc>" %}

### Web 1, Web 2, & Web 3

This series of 3 articles is a cross-generational analysis of the evolution of the internet. It explains where we're coming from and where we're likely going. The future is uncertain, but technology will keep advancing, and the web needs a complete overhaul.

Read this series to learn more.

[Web 1](https://academy.solflare.com/web-1-the-unraveling/) | [Web 2](https://academy.solflare.com/web-2-the-crisis/) | [Web 3](https://academy.solflare.com/web-3-a-path-forward/)&#x20;


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.solflare.com/solflare/onboarding/next-steps.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.