Let’s face it, the DeFi narrative for most of 2021 was centered around DEXs. Decentralized exchanges were meant to be the next big thing, the promised land where anyone could freely trade anything, at any time, all without permission. Remember the hype? The insane APYs? The promises of financial freedom?...
Fueled by DeFi lending protocols, crypto lending activity is making a huge return. They’re already beating decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap and PancakeSwap in total value locked (TVL) numbers further proving their aggressive comeback. The distinctively rapid recovery of the DeFi lending market reinforces how important design and prudent risk...
Pudgy Penguins, the indie NFT success story and power player in the crypto space, continues to extend its reach with the launch of its official cryptocurrency, PENGU. PENGU is drawing on the power of its massive fandom in the crypto space and beyond. Specifically, its goal is to attract their...
Picture this, Meet Thabo, a smallholder farmer in rural Kenya. For years, he’s been shut out from the formal banking system. Institutions tag him as too “risky,” but that’s because they don’t understand the life he has to live. He wants a loan to purchase higher-quality seeds and irrigate his...
The NFT market is bullish once more, reaching $115 million in sales this week. These stories are vital. Numbers are more than just numbers. Now think about what this really means, especially for creatives in Africa. Forget the hype, forget the Bored Apes – this isn’t about getting rich quick....
Whether you pronounce the acronym or spell it out, the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is abuzz once more. Though we all took a collective deep breath for some time, the most recent data shows a significant rebound in sales. Here are four reasons driving this alarming surge. This article...
Yes, the NFT market is flashing green. Hard to argue against a 10% increase in sales, reaching $115 million just this week alone, as anything but a “bull run.” Ethereum’s dominance, Polygon’s presence, even Bitcoin joining the party – it’s a headline writer’s fantasy. Before you get too excited and...
The global NFT market is recovering! During the previous week, sales volumes increased to $115 million, an impressive 10.85% increase. The Ethereum-based NFT trading market has skyrocketed. That’s a remarkable increase of more than 55% over last week. Although Bitcoin and Solana gained significantly as well, Ethereum’s dominance shows that...
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been all the rage, with mind-blowing million-dollar NFT auctions and quick-fleeting trends overtaking our news cycle. The real promise of NFTs goes well beyond speculation and fads. These digital assets have enduring value for a few important reasons. Scarcity, beautiful aesthetics, behavioral economics baked into open-source...
For most, the word “NFT” brings to mind the image of JPEGs being sold for ridiculous sums of money. The stunning creative potential of this technology has undeniably contributed to NFTs’ runaway popularity. The real promise of this technology is much more than glorified digital souvenirs. This article aims to...