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Litecoin, HBAR Hype? This Altcoin's Tech & Tokenomics Will Shock You

Litecoin, HBAR Hype? This Altcoin's Tech & Tokenomics Will Shock You

Litecoin ETF? HBAR institutional adoption? Sure, those might happen. Are we truly still betting on “maybe’s” in today’s market? As the world argues over the shiny new baubles, another story—which is much more encouraging altogether— is developing. A story of actual utility, real world application, and a tokenomics model that,...

XRP's Untold Story: Who Really Benefits From Crypto's Rollercoaster?

XRP's Untold Story: Who Really Benefits From Crypto's Rollercoaster?

My vantage point as a Johannesburg resident gives me a different view on the overall crypto narrative. It’s a world away from the summer breakouts hype and of course, those bold Bitcoin at $200K predictions. Here, the digital gold rush appears much sharper through the lens of many as fool’s...

Ethereum's New Ally: How SharpLink's Move Could Empower Africa

Ethereum's New Ally: How SharpLink's Move Could Empower Africa

SharpLink Gaming ringing the Nasdaq closing bell in celebration of officially adopting Ethereum as its main treasury reserve asset. This is more than just a company bragging on itself. It’s a further potential seismic shift – one that, if combined with the right complementary measures, could completely change the financial...

Bitmine's 3000% Surge A Warning Or A Revolution?

Bitmine's 3000% Surge A Warning Or A Revolution?

The world of crypto is just as chaotic and unpredictable as it ever was, and everyone is watching Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) like a hawk. A 3000% increase over less than a week? It’s just the kind of headline that gets one drooling in avarice, or running in terror. And to...

Ethereum's Broken Promises? Why Buterin's Fears Matter for Real People

Ethereum's Broken Promises? Why Buterin's Fears Matter for Real People

From Johannesburg, I've watched blockchain technology touted as a revolutionary force, a key to unlocking economic empowerment for marginalized communities across Africa and the developing world. We hear the promises: financial inclusion, secure land registries, transparent supply chains. Ethereum, thanks to its powerful smart contract capabilities, has led the charge...

Vitalik's Ethereum Warning: Is Decentralization REALLY at Risk?

Vitalik's Ethereum Warning: Is Decentralization REALLY at Risk?

Vitalik Buterin is the most influential player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As of late, he’s voiced concerns that the Ethereum ecosystem is too centralized. His slams show gaping vulnerabilities and glaring challenges. If we turn a blind eye to them, we threaten to erode the confidence that’s the bedrock of...

Buterin's Ethereum Warning: Is the Dream Dying or Just Maturing?

Buterin's Ethereum Warning: Is the Dream Dying or Just Maturing?

Vitalik Buterin’s keynote at EthCC wasn’t your typical conference keynote, it was a wake-up call. This should be a clear signal that the principles that Ethereum was founded upon are not invulnerable. Decentralization, user empowerment, and trustless systems are not natural states—they utterly require maintenance. They take ongoing commitment, deep...

Vitalik's Warning: Is Ethereum's Decentralization Just a Buzzword?

Vitalik's Warning: Is Ethereum's Decentralization Just a Buzzword?

In the tectonic shifts of the cryptocurrency world, decentralization is both the natural and intended bedrock of the industry. It holds the potential to move beyond the centralization and control, providing a transparent, more democratic, and secure financial ecosystem. Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin made recent cryptocurrency news with his dire...

Bitcoin's Crash Threatens More Than Wallets: Africa's Blockchain Hopes At Risk

Bitcoin's Crash Threatens More Than Wallets: Africa's Blockchain Hopes At Risk

As Bitcoin has reached recent new all-time highs, the crypto world is preparing for some smelling-salt Bitcoin correction. A $98,200 prediction from Dr. Cat might be optimistic. It can drop further than that. According to this forecast, though, investors around the world are trembling in fear. In the eyes of...

Is Ethereum's New Funding Model a Trojan Horse or Real Innovation?

Is Ethereum's New Funding Model a Trojan Horse or Real Innovation?

Hundreds of millions of dollars are pouring into the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF). Zack Cole’s project could significantly increase Ethereum’s economic value. Is this a sincere effort to improve the national network, or wolf in sheep’s clothing power grab? So, let’s unpack this, because your ETH stack really really depends...