I've been watching the DeFi space closely for years, and let me tell you, it's a wild west out there. As wonderful as it is, it has some serious security holes. The user experience is that bad, even your grandma would save more money and run home to her CD!...
Let's be honest, the first thing that probably pops into your head when you hear "Deloitte" isn't exactly "DeFi rebel." We often think: Big Four, auditing, maybe even a touch of corporate stuffiness. What if I told you that in reality, they’re on the low key building a bridge to...
We're on the cusp of a revolution. One that isn’t just a typical, incremental upgrade, but rather a vertical leap in how we’ll direct our health care, and more importantly, our lives. No more centralized databases, no insurance companies keeping all the playing cards. The principles behind Decentralized Finance (DeFi)...
Picture this, proving your age is simple and quick. Rather than root around for a crumpled-up ID, you just tap your mobile phone to the reader. Now, imagine that tap unlocking a world filled with government services, benefits and opportunities. This all operates on the same technology that makes Bitcoin...
Aave, one of the largest and most recognized decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, recently accomplished a big deal. It currently has a total value locked (TVL) of $40 billion onchain! This is a significant accomplishment that attests to Aave’s position as one of the leading platforms in DeFi’s lending space. It...
Imagine Maria in rural Ecuador. Every winter, she creates elaborate dream catchers, an art form her ancestors shared with her. But access to capital? Non-existent. Banks won't touch her. Then comes Aave. All of a sudden, she has the means to borrow against her modest crypto holdings, purchase additional raw...
I mean, let’s face it, in the crypto world, TVL is a perty metric. Lots of tokens and projects have inflated through artificial hype and hyper speculation on most markets to temporary fame, only to disappear back into the internet aether. When Aave soon reached $40 billion TVL my first...
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, just hit a new record — exceeding $40.3 billion in total value locked (TVL). This is a new record for the most TVL in any DeFi protocol. Now, Aave has a strong and high-handed hold on the decentralized lending floor. The protocol’s increases can...
Metaplex, the unquestioned ruler of all digital assets on Solana, just released their Q1 2025 report. The numbers tell a story of resilience mixed with a touch of… trepidation. Transaction milestones exploded last year! At the same time, revenue held firm at an outstanding $8.3 million, confirming the protocol’s strength...
Forget the VR headsets and clunky avatars. You believe the Metaverse is all about running away into a new shiny digital Disneyland. You're missing the entire point. The real revolution isn't visual; it's structural. It’s more than just ownership, it’s decentralization, and it’s a whole paradigm shift of how we...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
Just as Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with a big pivot to the now overly-hyped Metaverse, he’s undertaking another big pivot. He’s recently been exploring the thrilling worlds of AI and AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). After the hype and billions of dollars, Meta’s Metaverse projects—especially Horizon Worlds—have found difficulty in attracting...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
Take Fatima as an example, a skilled weaver in a rural Ethiopian community. Though her detailed designs are breathtaking, getting her products in front of customers outside of her small local market is an ongoing challenge. Picture this—Fatima exploring a bustling metaverse marketplace. Today, her engaging digital tapestries are critically...
Consider the case of a smallholder farmer in rural Africa, not able to receive a loan due to the lack of a verifiable national ID. Or a woman entrepreneur in Latin America, swimming against bureaucratic red tape just to register her business. This is not merely an inconvenience, it is...
On the AI front, Meta seems to be making all the right moves. It’s primarily focused on creating what they term “personal superintelligence.” This new initiative marks a departure from the company’s earlier metaverse-centric plans, marking a major pivot in strategy. Meta believes in an AI future that’s closely integrated...
