Main Street. But it’s about more than that a clustering of small businesses. Because it’s the lifeblood of our communities, the infrastructure of opportunity where dreams are made and futures are forged, where we meet our neighbors. Only one problem—let’s face it, Main Street has been hurting. Big box stores,...
Pi Network is looking ahead to a thrilling mainnet launch on February 28th, 2025. This launch means users will finally be able to transfer and trade their mined PI on-chain! Filling out the roster, OKX is set to list Pi Network on their exchange in mid-February of 2025. As the...
Wall Street has never not been the final gatekeeper. For those several decades, this exclusive group has held the keys to financial enlightenment. Instead, they’ve insinuated that only they have and know the arcane secrets of wealth creation. Well, what if I told you that a supercool new force is...
Are we building a house of cards? That question continues to plague me. I do find myself awake at 3 a.m., disillusioned by the speed with which we’re tokenizing every conceivable thing. Real estate, invoices, even art – all shouting to be part of the DeFi revolution. The promise of...
Led by the vision of Professor Ross, Sky Academy is leading the charge to a better age of financial literacy. This unique method bridges the gap between foundational finance practices (TradFi) and the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi). It uses the incredible power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance...
Let’s face it, gold is kind of… boring, no? Like your grandfather's pocket watch. Sure it’s safe and reliable, but it’s about as thrilling as watching grass grow. Well, what if I told you there’s a way to supercharge this $3 trillion asset? With a little care and attention, you...
The markets are a volatile ocean these days, huh? Stocks are doing the tango, crypto's playing hide-and-seek, and your portfolio probably feels like it's caught in a riptide. What if I told you there is indeed a safe harbor? You’ll do more than just survive the storm—you’ll prosper through it!...
The promise of the internet was decentralization. Somewhere down the line, we have traded convenience for control. In the process, we surrendered our identities to a few corporate behemoths who monetized our data for profit. Now, Decentralized Identity (DID) looks set to wrestle that power back. Is this indeed a...
The crypto market is abuzz with expectation for 2025. Here’s a bold call — Bitcoin will eventually moon to $95,000 and Ethereum to $4,800. Consequently, investors continue seeking undervalued cryptocurrencies with high potential to return lucrative profits. Now, traders are looking for the next most promising blue-chip altcoins that started...
Realizing that the NFT space, for all its buzz about disruption, was actually just a gilded cage. We’ve all heard the buzz – multi-million-dollar JPEG sales, celebrity-backed initiatives, and well-known artists raking it in. What about the real revolution? What of the artists who are still in that battle to...
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...
