Sure, Gods Unchained, Realms of Alurya, Axie Infinity and the rest of the P2E posse seem alluring. After all, who wouldn’t want to be paid to play games. I know first hand that the promise of being able to earn crypto and NFTs fighting monsters or creating a virtual kingdom...

A 38% APR on a DeFi token. It sounds like a scam, right? In the West, perhaps. But in Africa, where traditional finance consistently misses the mark in serving its people, it can be a true lifeline. An opportunity to address inequity and create pathways to build wealth where opportunity...

The allure is undeniable. Crypto passive income. The false dream of make money around the clock, through life and beyond — without lifting a finger to endure. Staking, yield farming, lending… it all sounds so simple, so… passive. The promise of passive income often overshadows a harsh reality: a minefield...

So you’re dipping your toes into the new and exciting world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), eh? Good for you! The potential is massive. Let me tell you something straight up: this isn't some internet casino where you can just throw money at flashing lights and expect to win. It’s challenging,...

I think we all want to believe in the power of passive income. The opportunity to get paid a regular dividend in your bank account just for holding a stock or token is tremendously exciting. That allure is all the more irresistible when the market looks like a rollercoaster. That,...

Yield farming. The siren song of DeFi. High APYs scampering around like cartoon dollar signs, guaranteeing easy money with passive income. It's tempting, I get it. Really tempting. Before you go all-in, risks reciprocal exchanges, etc., let’s discuss the silent killers roguishly sneaking on the swap stack. Just skip all...

Inflation is often called the invisible or silent thief, but nowhere does it steal more than in Africa. It robs you of the money you can spend, deflates your investment portfolios, and keeps you just fighting to catch up. Our complex and inequitable traditional financial systems frequently leave consumers without...

Okay, let's talk Ethereum ETFs. The hype is real. We've seen the headlines: SEC approval, institutional inflows, BlackRock dominating, and ETH prices soaring. It's easy to get caught up in the frenzy and believe these ETFs are a one-way ticket to early retirement. Hold on there though, before you mortgage...

The year is 2025. You’ll recall all those know-nothing pundits who said crypto was a passing fancy. They're eating their words. Back home here in Africa, we’re busy laying the foundation for a new financial future, brick by brick… blockchain, really. It’s not the only thing, and it’s not just...

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...