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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...