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![theMu | Pop Up Cities to the world | Sun & Vee - Co-founders of theMu](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/Pop-city_to_the_world_podcast_artwork_8yagz5_300x300.jpg)
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
theMu | Pop Up Cities to the world | Sun & Vee - Co-founders of theMu
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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This is what theMu wants to achieve. We sit down with Sun and Vee to delve deep into what they are cooking at theMu.
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![DAOpunks : DAOs and the future of Work | Livefast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/podcast_vbe5kn_300x300.jpg)
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Friday Jul 05, 2024
DAOpunks : DAOs and the future of Work | Livefast
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
This episode of the podcast features LiveFast, the Community Manager of DAOpunksNFT. DAOpunks's mission is bold and inspiring: to free individuals from the mundane and unfulfilling routines of traditional employment and guide them towards meaningful and fulfilling work within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).
In the episode, LiveFast delves into the strategies and initiatives DAOpunks is undertaking to achieve this vision. We explore the concept of DAOs as new organizational structures that challenge conventional hierarchies and empower individuals to collaborate and make decisions collectively. The conversation examines the hype surrounding DAOs, separating it from reality and discussing their current state of evolution in the ever-changing Web3 landscape.
Furthermore, the episode delves into the unique characteristics of Web3 work and how it differs from its Web2 counterpart. LiveFast shares insights into the opportunities and challenges of working in the Web3 space, highlighting the potential for greater autonomy, flexibility, and community-driven decision-making.
Through this captivating discussion, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of DAOpunks' mission, the promises and realities of DAOs, and the transformative potential of Web3 work. Whether you're a seasoned Web3 enthusiast or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone seeking more meaningful and rewarding work experiences.
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![Driving Web3 Advancement in Africa with Eric Annan, CEO/Cofounder of Aya](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/podcast_pic_ha6ycb_300x300.jpg)
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Driving Web3 Advancement in Africa with Eric Annan, CEO/Cofounder of Aya
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Eric Annan shares his background, detailing his personal and professional journey that led to the co-founding of Aya. He discusses the evolution of Aya from its inception to its current state, highlighting key milestones and pivotal moments. He also reflects on his past experiences and early career challenges that have shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.
Eric elaborates on the transformative potential of Web3 technology for Africa, discussing its role in driving positive change. He provides an overview of Aya, its mission, and the specific problems it addresses within the African context. He discusses the major challenges in the African Web3 landscape and outlines Aya’s initiatives and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. He explains various Aya initiatives such as Ayaversity, AyaLabs, Velocity8, and the Aya Hacker House, detailing their purposes and impacts.
Eric shares his vision for Aya’s future over the next five to ten years, including exciting new projects and initiatives. He also provides insights into the potential future of Web3 in Africa. Offering valuable advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs, he recounts significant lessons from his journey with Aya and highlights some of the most promising trends in the Web3 space that people should be paying attention to. He shares his personal hobbies and interests, along with a fun and lesser-known fact about himself, and concludes with final thoughts on Aya, Web3, and his vision for the future.
Thank you for tuning in to this insightful episode with Eric Annan, Co-founder and CEO of Aya.
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![Metamask Snaps : Customize your Web3 wallet w/ Christian Montoya, Senior Product Owner at Metamask](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/Metamask_Snaps_artwork_apc3j6_300x300.png)
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
In this episode, thinkDecade talks to Christian Montoya, Senior Product Owner at Metamask Snaps, about the latest innovation happening within the Metamask ecosystem: Metamask Snaps. Metamask Snaps are plugins that allow users to install various applications into their Metamask wallet and interact with a wide range of blockchains and DApps. Christian shares his story of how he got into Web3, what Metamask Snaps are and how they work, and what are some of the use cases and benefits of using them.
Expect the following ⬇️
What is Metamask and how does it work
What are Metamask Snaps and how do they work
How to install and use Metamask Snaps
Some examples of Metamask Snaps and their use cases
The benefits of using Metamask Snaps for users and developers
The challenges and opportunities of building Metamask Snaps
The future vision and roadmap of Metamask Snaps
How to get involved and contribute to Metamask Snaps
Links
Metamask website
Metamask Snaps website
Metamask Snaps GitHub repository
Metamask Snaps documentation
Metamask Snaps examples
Christian Montoya’s Twitter
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![Building Decentralized Applications with AI (MazzumaGPT) w/ Kofi Genfi - Co-founder of MazzumaGPT](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/mazumma_6ukzc7_300x300.png)
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
In this episode, thinkDecade interviews Kofi Genfi, the co-founder of MazumaGPT, a service that generates smart contracts code from natural language prompts. Kofi shares his journey as a co-founder and how MazzumaGPT transitioned from building DevTools for the Web2 space to it’s current state as Web3 AI tool.
In this Episode 👇🏾
How Kofi got interested in the Web3 space after reading about Silk Road, an infamous online marketplace that used Bitcoin
How Mazuma GPT can help users create smart contracts for various use cases, such as DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, etc.
How Mazuma GPT can lower the barriers to entry and increase the adoption of smart contracts and Web3 technologies
Resources mentioned
https://mazzuma.com/mazzumagpt/
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![Sats & Gwei | Binance Donates over $3 Million to Morocco and Libya Users in $BNB Airdrops | Nigeria’s crypto transactions hit $56.7 billion, driven by weakening currency and inflation | & More](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/sats_gwei_5yjpig_300x300.png)
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Highlights
Crypto Exchange Bybit Launches Derivatives Products in South Africa
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-exchange-bybit-launches-derivatives-products-in-south-africa/
South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Makes Critical Step Towards Global Expansion Following Dubai Regulatory Approval
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/valr-gets-dubai-regulatory-approval/
Kenya panel urges shutdown of Worldcoin's crypto project within country
https://www.zawya.com/en/world/africa/kenya-panel-urges-shutdown-of-worldcoins-crypto-project-within-country-w262bjwj
Tunisia’s Dar Blockchain Announces Partnership with HashGraph Association to Develop MENA Web3 Ecosystem
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/10/dar-blockchain-announces-partnership-with-hashgraph-association/
CoinFlip,a leading American Crypto ATM Firm Instals 9 Crypto ATMs in South Africa
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/build-for-africa-hackathon/
Btrust Builders Launches ‘Build for Africa’ Bitcoin Hackathon Open to Anyone with a Bitcoin Idea
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/build-for-africa-hackathon/
South Africans Can Now Scan to Pay with Crypto
https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/cryptocurrency/south-africans-can-now-scan-to-pay-with-crypto/
NITDA warns Nigerians over cryptocurrency giveaway scam
https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/26/nitda-warns-nigerians-over-cryptocurrency-giveaway-scam/
Kenyan Women are the Most Involved in Cryptocurrency in Africa, 3rd Globally, Reveals a 2023 Report
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/crypto-ponzi-schemes-in-cameroon/
Binance Donates over $3 Million to Morocco and Libya Users in $BNB Airdrops
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/09/binance-donates-bnb-to-users-in-morocco-and-libya/
Akowe wants to fix Africa’s broken certificate system with blockchain
https://tcrn.ch/451nN7d
Nigeria's crypto transactions hit $56.7 billion, driven by weakening currency and inflation
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/nigerias-crypto-transactions-hit-dollar567-billion-driven-by-weakening-currency-and/ttsxbf3
Adaverse Funds Kotani Pay Financial Gateway to Improve Seamless Dapp Interaction In Africa with Cardano Onboarding
https://nodo.xyz/post/adaverse-funds-kotani-pay-financial-gateway-to-improve-seamless-dapp-interaction-in-africa-with-cardano-onboarding
ETH Accra Reiterates Filecoin EVM’s Significance in Blockchain Development
https://blockbuild.africa/eth-accra-filecoin-evm-blockchain-development/
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![Exploring Decentralized Governance w/ Jengajojo of DAOstewards.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/exploring_decentralized_governance_art_4r359y_300x300.png)
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Exploring Decentralized Governance w/ Jengajojo of DAOstewards.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Episode Description:
In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of decentralized governance, exploring its principles, innovations, and challenges. We use Optimism DAO as our focal point, a pioneering entity in the decentralized space, to understand the nuances and potentials of decentralized governance in creating a more equitable and inclusive digital realm.
🌐 Topics Covered:
Decentralized Governance:
The lifeblood of Web3, enabling communities to shape destinies and fostering transparency.
A method of coordination and decision-making in the crypto community, evolving from direct democracy to delegated governance.
Optimism DAO:
A layer two scaling solution on Ethereum focusing on decentralized governance through a unique bicameral structure.
The structure includes a token house for governance decisions and a citizen's house for allocating funds to public good projects.
Web3 & Decentralization:
The decentralized internet as the beacon guiding us towards innovation, freedom, and community-driven development.
The role of decentralized governance in breaking the chains of traditional hierarchies and creating a more open and collaborative digital world.
🗣️ Speakers:
thinkDecade: Shares insights on the importance of decentralized governance in the evolution of Web3 and his journey into crypto.
jengajojo: Discusses the intricacies of governance structures and the innovations by Optimism DAO in avoiding plutocracy in DAO governance.
📘 Recommended Reading:
"The Sovereign Individual": A recommended book that has shaped the understanding of decentralization and sovereignty for many in the crypto space.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Decentralized governance is reshaping our understanding of collective decision-making and organizational structures.
Optimism DAO is at the forefront of experimenting with decentralized governance, focusing on equitable decision-making and public goods funding.
The episode provides deep insights into the ongoing developments, challenges, and the potential of decentralized governance in shaping a more equitable and inclusive digital future.
![Sats & Gwei | Opera aims to make payments a breeze with MiniPay | kotani Pay raises $2m | Onboard Wallet raises $1.9m | Yellow Card & MoonPay Partners | And More](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog13412362/sats_gwei_5yjpig_300x300.png)
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
Yellowcard and Moonpay partner to improve crypto accessibility in Nigeria
https://www.benjamindada.com/yellowcard-and-moonpay-partner-crypto-accessibility-nigeria/
Yellowcard and MoonPay have partnered to make cryptocurrency more accessible in Nigeria. They will integrate their platforms to simplify peer-to-peer crypto transactions for Nigerians. This looks positive for the Nigerian crypto landscape.
Opera launches MiniPay
https://x.com/CeloOrg/status/1701877114302304718?s=20
Opera has launched MiniPay, a stablecoin-based non-custodial wallet that allows users to send and receive funds instantly using just a phone number. It is currently available in Nigeria on Android via Opera Mini, with plans to expand to other African countries. MiniPay offers fast transactions, low fees, and support for local payment methods.
US fintech Olliv expands crypto kiosks to South Africa
https://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news/us-fintech-olliv-expands-crypto-kiosks-to-south-africa/
US fintech Olliv has expanded its crypto kiosks to South Africa, with nine kiosks installed across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. This is Olliv's first entry into the African market. The kiosks allow users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin using cash or debit card.
Jay-Z And Jack Dorsey funded Btrust Acquires African Bitcoin Firm Qala
https://cointelegraph.com/news/jack-dorsey-s-trust-acquires-african-bitcoin-organization-qala
₿trust, a 2021 nonprofit organization funded by Jack Dorsey and rapper Jay-Z, has officially acquired Qala as of the 1st September 2023. Qala is an African Bitcoin organization that trains Bitcoin and Lightning Network engineers while ₿trust exists to decentralise the development of Bitcoin software, this acquisition is part of that mission, to drive the development and education of Bitcoin open-source engineers from across the Global South.
Qala will rebrand as the ₿trust Builders Programme and continue to operate under its current leadership. The program will continue to offer training and support to African Bitcoin developers, with a focus on building the infrastructure and applications needed to make Bitcoin more accessible and useful to people on the continent.
Kotani Pay receives a $2m pre-seed funding
https://techpoint.africa/2023/09/05/kotani-pay-preseed-funding/
Kotani Pay, a Kenyan crypto-based payments startup, raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its platform to new markets in Africa and develop new features. The platform has the potential to revolutionize the way that Africans send and receive money.
VALR introduces VALR Pay, Now Available At All Pick n Pay Tills Across South Africa
https://iafrica.com/valr-pay-now-available-at-all-pick-n-pay-tills-across-south-africa/
VALR Pay, a cryptocurrency payment service, is now available at all Pick n Pay tills in South Africa. Customers can use Bitcoin to pay for goods and services at Pick n Pay stores nationwide. To use VALR Pay, customers open the VALR app, log in, scan a QR code, and show the payment confirmation message to the cashier.
Onboard raises $1.9 million
https://adaverseaccelerator.medium.com/cardano-accelerator-adaverse-invests-in-nestcoin-to-catalyze-financial-inclusion-in-africa-c0239a1ebb3d
Nestcoin's Onboard Wallet, a global, mobile-friendly platform that simplifies the process of buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrencies, raised $1.9 million in a fund round led by Hashed Emergent. The investment will be used to expand Nestcoin's reach in Africa and develop new products and services. Onboard was also part of 15 global brands that took part in the launch of Base, alongside Coca-Cola, Atari, Open Sea and Optimus.
US court finds South African company Cape Cookies guilty of a major crypto scam
https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/us-court-finds-south-african-firm-guilty-in-major-crypto-scam-3170600
South African company Cape Cookies and its CEO Willem Breytenbach were found guilty of orchestrating a $20M cryptocurrency scam. They face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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