Any resources you'd recommend for someone trying to get back into the scene after a long hiatus? Looking for nuanced/informative discussions without too much hype.
Sure. I'd suggest getting into Discord communities, of course not "shitcoins" and "ponzi-like tokens" but the ones that do actual developments for NFT platforms, DeFis, DAOs and blockchain gaming (which I personally believe has a great future).
Learning Solidity for EVM-based chains and Rust (my next personal goal) for Solana is a good start.
A toy NFT project (or whatever interests you) on your local chain might be a nice start to get used to the mechanics.