creators

Discover more about creators.

Tag: creators

Beyond the Hype: How August's Top NFTs Can Empower Africa's Creators
• Reviews

Beyond the Hype: How August's Top NFTs Can Empower Africa's Creators

Nakamigos, BAYC, Pudgy Penguins. Suddenly, we turn around and see their names splashed all over headlines celebrating their multi-million dollar valuations in August of 2025. Are we truly grasping the big picture? Are we stopping to consider who stands to benefit from this digital gold rush and in what ways?...

Africa's NFT Revolution: 3 Marketplaces Empowering Creators in 2025
• Reviews

Africa's NFT Revolution: 3 Marketplaces Empowering Creators in 2025

The global NFT landscape is a competitive battlefield, currently led by the likes of OpenSea and Rarible. Are these well-established extensions truly addressing the specific needs of African creators? I think not. A genuine revolution is occurring in Africa. Innovative local nonprofits, like partners Urban Arts and Culture, are learning...

Africa's NFT Revolution: Powering Creators, Bypassing Gatekeepers?
• Reviews

Africa's NFT Revolution: Powering Creators, Bypassing Gatekeepers?

Is Africa really on the brink of an economic renaissance, powered by… NFTs? Yes, you read that right. Put aside the old canards about aid creating dependency. A whole new narrative is being written, one block at a time, on the blockchain. As the world fixates on pixelated apes fetching...

Cool Cats Go Global: Animoca Deal a Win for African NFT Creators?
• Reviews

Cool Cats Go Global: Animoca Deal a Win for African NFT Creators?

The ink is drying on the Animoca Brands acquisition of Cool Cats, and while headlines tout ecosystem benefits and strategic positioning, I'm asking a different question: What does this mean for African NFT creators? Don’t misinterpret me, this is not to take away from the high numbers – $410 million...

Figma's IPO A Win for Creators or Just Another Tech Power Grab?
• Reviews

Figma's IPO A Win for Creators or Just Another Tech Power Grab?

Lina Khan's interest in Figma's potential IPO? It's not just about one company. It's a flashing red light signaling a larger, more critical conversation we need to have about who gets to build the future, and especially who gets left behind. Forget the technical jargon for a second. Think about...

Yuga Labs' NFT Fine Reversal: A Blow to Creators or a Chance for Africa?
• Reviews

Yuga Labs' NFT Fine Reversal: A Blow to Creators or a Chance for Africa?

The news is buzzing: Yuga Labs, the behemoth behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, didn't get their $9 million payday from Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, at least not yet. In a big victory for wildlife advocates, the Ninth Circuit reversed that summary judgment, sending the case back to district court....

BAYC Case Exposes the NFT Trademark Trap: 3 Lessons for Creators
• Reviews

BAYC Case Exposes the NFT Trademark Trap: 3 Lessons for Creators

A recent Ninth Circuit decision in Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Now, this decision has sent shockwaves throughout the NFT world. While many focus on the legal wrangling and the potential for a jury trial, the core takeaway is far more...

NFTs Are Back, But Are They Finally For Africa?
• Reviews

NFTs Are Back, But Are They Finally For Africa?

The NFT market is surging. Numbers don't lie. Price up 28% in 24hr, sales volumes surging and ETH reaches highs not seen in years. We read stories of CryptoPunks going out the door, purchased by whales for millions. The analysts are flapping, bloviating on tamer channels about down assets and...

Will NFTs Unlock Ethereum's $4900 Potential for Africa's Creators?
• Reviews

Will NFTs Unlock Ethereum's $4900 Potential for Africa's Creators?

Yat Siu's prediction of Ethereum hitting $4900 on the back of an NFT resurgence raises a crucial question: Can this rising tide lift all boats, especially those in emerging markets like Africa? Headlines are still buzzing about floor prices and market cap. Personally, I remain haunted by the memory of...

Z Flip 7: Samsung's Foldable Empowers Africa's Next Generation of Creators
• Reviews

Z Flip 7: Samsung's Foldable Empowers Africa's Next Generation of Creators

We can’t overstate how critical this moment is. Africa’s future is being shaped at this very moment. Every Z Flip 7 is a step towards making this dream come true. I’m not speaking about any old phone though, I’m speaking about a supercomputer. That’s how this new tool can help...