The old gatekeepers are trembling. And if they are truly ambitious and courageous, they know that the future isn’t theirs to control. For far too long, remote foreign institutions have controlled the economic fate of Africa. And they’re based on decades-old systems that only serve to reinforce inequality. Here comes...
The numbers don't lie: NFTs are exploding, leaving DeFi in the dust when it comes to daily active wallets. Heck, headlines everywhere are popping off about Ethereum’s onchain volume going through the roof. In the background Cool Cats prices are soaring, NFTs just made a massive resurgence with hundreds of...
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have quickly transformed from an emerging technology use case into a powerful driver of economic activity. NFTs first rose to prominence through the likes of digital art and collectibles. Today, they’re set to reshape industries as varied as gaming, supply chain management, real estate and digital identity....
We’re bombarded with news on Ethereum’s increasing market cap, its emerging technological breakthroughs, and their supposed positive influence on the global cryptocurrency landscape. Let’s face it—how often do we sit down and think about the real power this technology has to change people’s lives for the better. This is critical,...
OpenSea and Coinbase jamming with Pudgy Penguin pfp’s? Cute, sure. Strategic? Maybe. While the crypto world coos over these chubby birds, I can’t help but wonder: What does this penguin parade actually mean for Africa?The global Web3 narrative has almost become a luxury cruise liner at this point, while a...
Ever been made to feel like the financial system was rigged against you getting in? And in Africa, that feeling is not wishful thinking, it’s many times the case. Traditional banks are out of reach, fees are debilitating, and economic prospects are dim. Something incredible is happening, a quiet revolution...
As the rest of the world fixates on Web3’s promise in mature markets, Africa is on the brink of a revolution. The Global Strategic Business Report 2025 forecasts a Web3 market worth $5.5 billion in China by 2030. This represents just a tiny fraction of the vast opportunities that are...
The news hit like a gut punch. Another hack. Another million-dollar heist. This wasn't just any hack. This was the Pepe NFT hack, and it landed squarely on the backs of some of the most vulnerable people in the Web3 space: young Africans striving for financial freedom.From all around, we...
Now picture that same young mother in rural Kenya, where food is still in short supply. Picture her making a decent income because she’s got skills at a blockchain game. She buys and sells game assets and grazes in a virtual agrarian economy her family had no access to. This...
The potential of blockchain gaming in Africa is as tempting as it gets—a digital Klondike, vowing to quicken a generation. Are we really hitting the jackpot, or simply drilling more expensive tunnels for our young people to live in? The global Blockchain in Gaming market is set to soar with...