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Solana's Developer Gap: Can Africa's Talent Bridge the Divide?
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Solana's Developer Gap: Can Africa's Talent Bridge the Divide?

Solana. The challenger. The speed demon. The underdog snapping at the heels of the Ethereum giant. We all know the story: Solana boasts blazing-fast transaction speeds and scalability that makes Ethereum look like dial-up in the age of fiber optics. Here's the harsh reality: Solana is playing catch-up, and it's...

DeFi's Broken Promise in Africa? Here's How We Fix It
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DeFi's Broken Promise in Africa? Here's How We Fix It

The digital saviors, right? Promised land of economic opportunity, particularly for those excluded in the past. We were all dazzled by the headlines, the promise that Africa would leapfrog conventional finance. Let's be brutally honest: for many, it's still just that – a promise. A whisper, not a roar. A...

DeFi Dreams for Africa? Spark Protocol's Promise & Pitfalls Examined
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DeFi Dreams for Africa? Spark Protocol's Promise & Pitfalls Examined

Can DeFi truly empower Africa's next generation? Joking aside, Spark Protocol, with its decentralized lending promise, has raised a lot of hype. Is it an achievable vision, or simply another tech mirage glimmering on the horizon? The short answer: yes I think both, and the answer is in the framing.Africa's...

Hyperliquid: Africa's DeFi Gateway or Another Empty Promise?
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Hyperliquid: Africa's DeFi Gateway or Another Empty Promise?

Decentralized finance (DeFi) brings an incredible opportunity to the underbanked, unbanked, and underserved reaches of our world. This is particularly true in Africa, where the formal banking sector simply does not serve at least 1 billion people. Enter Hyperliquid, with its audacious promise to democratize access to perpetual futures trading....

DeFi Surges in Popularity Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
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DeFi Surges in Popularity Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is having a truly revolutionary impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. It’s revolutionizing our capital markets and our entire economy by transforming how we trade and how we provide financial services. DeFi platforms, operating through smart contracts on public blockchains like Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Avalanche, provide users...

'Date Everything!' Shows Africa Why NFTs Aren't Just JPEGs
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'Date Everything!' Shows Africa Why NFTs Aren't Just JPEGs

I think back to trying to explain NFTs to my uncle, a political leader and respected elder in our community. And at blockchain, his eyes really just kind of glazed over and he never full came back on board. To him, they were just expensive, digital Beanie Babies – pointless...

Is 'Date Everything!' the Blockchain's Next Gateway Drug?
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Is 'Date Everything!' the Blockchain's Next Gateway Drug?

Would romance with a kitchen appliance be what finally brought the multitudes into the fold of crypto? Sounds insane, right? Sassy Chap Games’ Date Everything! encourages you to immerse yourself in a fantastical universe where inanimate objects are fair game for courtship. After being stuck in AI purgatory, you’ll wear...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Is This the Key to Africa's Mobile Revolution?
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Is This the Key to Africa's Mobile Revolution?

Could a phone really change a continent? That question might sound absurd, hyperbolic even. When you consider mobile technology across the African continent, it’s revolutionary. This is particularly the case in Asia and Africa where the infrastructure legacy of developed nations doesn’t exist – creating a much different and more...

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Edge with Cutting-Edge Camera and Sleek Design
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Edge with Cutting-Edge Camera and Sleek Design

On May 13, 2025, Samsung finally released the Galaxy S25 Edge to great fanfare. This high-end smartphone packs cutting-edge technology and a premium design. The device is equipped with a high-resolution camera system, high-performance capabilities and an array of connectivity options. Offered in Bronze and Silver Vapor finishes, the Galaxy...

Galaxy S25 Edge: 3 Reasons Why Samsung's Playing Catch-Up, Not Innovating
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Galaxy S25 Edge: 3 Reasons Why Samsung's Playing Catch-Up, Not Innovating

Let’s face it, we’re all just looking forward to see what the tech world has to say about the Galaxy S25 Edge. May 13th, 2025—save the date, am I right? Titanium Silver and Jetblack, a minimalist monoblock design… Wait, this is starting to sound awfully familiar. Before you rush to...