A video essay on the Global Majority, the African crypto space, Lisk's EMpower fund, and why any of it even matters.
My premise is, what if we’re all looking in the wrong places? What if the next tech revolution is being built exactly where its needed?
From the perspective of an African community curator and storyteller, this is why I think...nay, why I KNOW, that “betting on the Global Majority makes sense.”
If you listened to or watched the full essay and have an opinion to share, please do, but keep it cute!
Thanx maniacs!
Some notable mentions to some real ones:
LiskHQ x Lisk Africa for standing 10 toes down on the GM
Web3Lagos for 6 years of heart work
Borderless Africa for the curation of a community of the core magma, the undercurrent
ETHAccra for creating space for one to reinvent
ETHSafari for having my heart, and likely changing my life lol
Azza for holding me down through that big ahh trip
And to the Pagoda Asia community for curating the GM day at Devcon last year in Thailand, you started a fire that is impossible to put out!
🇫🇷 On confond souvent Web3 et blockchain. Pourtant, ce n’est pas la même chose.
Dans cet épisode, Fady explique simplement :
– la blockchain comme infrastructure
– le Web3 comme l’univers d’applications construites dessus (wallets, NFTs, DAOs…)
– pourquoi ça change la confiance, la transparence et la souveraineté individuelle
Avec des exemples concrets d’Ethereum et de ses blocs, pour mieux comprendre la différence.
🎧 Prochain sujet : Bitcoin, Ethereum, L1 et L2… et pourquoi Ethereum est au centre du jeu.
🇬🇧 People often mix up Web3 and blockchain. But they’re not the same.
In this episode, Fady breaks it down:
– blockchain as the infrastructure
– Web3 as the apps built on top (wallets, NFTs, DAOs…)
– why this matters for trust, transparency, and individual control
With real examples from Ethereum and how blocks actually work.
🎧 Next up: Bitcoin, Ethereum, L1 and L2…and why Ethereum is at the center of it all.
Some of the highlights include:
- @tkstanczak on Fusaka upgrade
- ViFi Labs acquires OneRamp
- El Salvador teases Bitcoin Bank
- Hong Kong comes in swinging!
- Rugs & carpets, pulled
Back like I never left!
The age of Centralised Intelligence is ending 💜
Gn degenerates!
🇫🇷 Épisode 003 – Les NFTs sont-ils morts?
Les NFTs ont connu une explosion médiatique, puis un retour au calme. Certains annoncent leur fin…mais est-ce vraiment le cas? Dans cet épisode, Fady remet les choses en perspective: les NFTs ne sont pas morts, la hype est terminée, mais la technologie se consolide.
On parle de propriété numérique, de cas d’usage concrets, de projets durables, et surtout de l’impact pour les artistes africains et francophones.
🎧 Prochain sujet: Web3 & Blockchain, kezako? Spoiler: ce n’est pas la même chose.
🇬🇧 Episode 003 – Are NFTs Dead?
NFTs made headlines with a massive boom…then the hype faded. Some say they’re dead, but is that really true? In this episode, Fady unpacks the reality: the hype may be over, but NFTs as a technology are here to stay.
She explores digital ownership, real-world use cases, long-term projects, and the opportunities NFTs offer African and Francophone creators.
🎧 Next up: Web3 & Blockchain, what’s the difference, really?
🇫🇷 Épisode 002: C’est quoi un wallet?
Dans cet épisode, Fady te guide pas à pas pour comprendre ce qu’est un wallet crypto. À mi-chemin entre sac magique, coffre-fort et passeport numérique, le wallet est un outil central du Web3. Clé publique, clé privée, seed phrase, hot et cold wallets. On t’explique tout avec des exemples concrets et des conseils pratiques pour sécuriser tes actifs. Un épisode essentiel pour toute personne qui débute ou souhaite mieux comprendre cet univers.
🎧 À venir : les NFTs sont-ils morts? (Spoiler: pas du tout)
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🇬🇧 Episode 002: What is a wallet?
In this episode, Fady breaks down one of the most fundamental tools in Web3, the crypto wallet. Part magic bag, part vault, part passport. Your wallet lets you hold assets, sign transactions, and access decentralised apps. Learn the difference between public and private keys, hot and cold wallets, and how to protect your digital belongings with real-life tips.
🎧 Next up: Are NFTs dead? (Spoiler: absolutely not)
Some of today’s updates
- A mini SEAsia Roundup
- Shopity x Coinbase x Stripe
- More stables
- Bills and Acts
- Justin and the Tron reverse merger
Its a good day to choose onchain freedom.
Some of today’s updates
- @eigenlayer joins the Cloud
- Global BTC Reserves
- @bitgetglobal x @uniceflux
- AI on a @Gradient_HQ
- Pump no more Fun
The age of Centralised Intelligence is ending...
🇬🇧 This pilot episode lays out what you can expect from “Le Terrier du Web3.” This segment will include bite sized content that covers basic industry overviews and may have slightly longer & more in-depth topic discussions, all in French, led by our charming host, Fady. Stay tuned!
🇫🇷 Cet épisode zero pose les fondations de ce que vous découvrirez dans “Le Terrier du Web3”. Au programme : des formats courts pour démystifier les notions clés du Web3, mais aussi des conversations approfondies sur des sujets plus pointus, le tout en français, animé par Fady, votre charmante présentatrice. Restez connecté·e·s.
Episode 001: Why does crypto feel so complicated?
In this very first episode of Le Terrier du Web3, Fady tackles a question many wonder but few say out loud: why does crypto feel so hard to grasp? From technical jargon and mindset shifts to clunky user experiences, she breaks down three key reasons why Web3 can feel overwhelming — especially in Francophone Africa. A gentle entry point for anyone who wants to learn without feeling lost.
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Épisode 001: Pourquoi la crypto semble si compliquée ?
Dans ce tout premier épisode du Terrier du Web3, Fady explore une question que beaucoup se posent en silence : pourquoi la crypto paraît-elle si complexe ? Entre jargon technique, changement de mentalité et interfaces peu intuitives, elle revient sur trois raisons majeures qui freinent l’adoption… surtout en Afrique francophone. Un épisode pour rassurer, expliquer et ouvrir la voie à une exploration plus accessible du Web3.
tabling a stance for the degens.
are they a reflection of this era of the internet, or simply reckless.
Resources:
The Degen Trilogy Video and its tweet
Everybody Hates Coinbase’s Mini Movie article
Decrypt article
Vitalik's "Degen Communism"
this video is not sponsored, to support, mint it on Pods.Media
watch on YouTube
embrace the chaos 💜
Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages.
The penultimate guest, Sharfy, is a ReFi builder embodying a solarpunk energy of sorts. As a public good builder, her time at the Funding the Commons residency was marked with learnings and insights beyond her bubble of innovation.
As an unofficial Edge Citizen, final guest Chisomo's experience looks a lot like the language app he is building, fluid, with worlds opening up to him merely from being the act of being present. As a VR and AR focused builder, interacting with Edge City through the Hackathon peeked a curiosity on just how much Ethereum can do.
A fun little nugget I found on the care label of the "Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again" jacket, is a QR code that led to this article: https://vitalik.eth.link/general/2022/06/15/using_snarks.html
It was a joy experimenting with you, thank you for existing on the Edge with me, may the journey continue beyond the cliff.
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Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel.
Antoine is a sound conduit and a curator of general good vibes. There is something to be said about knowing how to play with sound, let alone using that skill to soothe others.
Do check out:
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Episodes out every other day.
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Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel.
Marcus Aurelius is a curious mind moonlighting as a data scientist and engineer. They are currently working on scaling climate action via market-based coordination. With an academic background in astrophysics and philosophy, I expect great & profound things from them.
Do check out:
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Episodes out every other day.
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Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel.
Ethan Hill is a writer, entrepreneur and international yoga teacher with a keen interest in helping professionals manage stress and boost energy naturally. His sessions at Edge City range from flexibility to posture and mobility.
Do check out:
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Episodes out daily.
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Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel.
Andre Oshea is a 3D animator whose work has been featured by the likes of Christies, Adult Swim, Vogue, Netflix, 300 & The GRAMMYs. His first ever game, Drift Nomad, is an eery world of adventure, with the most insanely skilled graphics.
Check out:
• Cursive Connections by the Cursive Team
• Propel by Metamask
Stay up to date with the Social Layer calendar.
Episodes out daily.
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Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for Edge City Lanna, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel.
Stay up to date with the Social Layer calendar.
Episodes out daily.
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In this premiere episode of Catalyst, I ~ Miss Purple ~ chat with Kokky (Based Southern Africa co-lead) on a basic level, about the need for education within this frontier tech space. We present Base as a potential homebase for curators and builders looking to take on the task of onboarding the next billion users with intentionality.
Check out the piece I referred to in the episode here.
Be a catalyst, the rest shall follow.
Catalyst is produced by Purple Pages.
This episode is not sponsored
ETHSafari is one of Africa's biggest crypto ecosystem conference meets festival. This third Safari, hosted in Kilifi like the first two, is the epitome of sheer ingenuity meeting open & ready minds.
Join the blocktrain with me through light conversations with some curious people, talented builders & fascinating characters.
ETHSafari was Sponsored by big crypto brands Optimism, Nouns DAO, Internet Computer, Lisk, Celo, Mento, Opera Mini, Brave, The Graph, Polkadot, Starkware, AvaLabs, Base, Nodo, Chainsafe, Bitget, Utu, Memoi, ETHAfrica and Digipesa
'The opportunity to redefine identity & creativity on your own terms, you become your NFT and it becomes you.'
This second edition of the Identity series was inspired by the possibilities of ERC 6551, written for the Ethereum.org writers cohort.
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Unbarred is product of purple pages that gives quick takes on the global culture & bare opinions on the new era.
Credits:
Audio Snippet from Tove Lo x Galverse’s anime music video for ‘I Like You’
Background music is "Keep Moving" by Kinsella Beats.
This audio is a production of Purple pages, both audio and article were recorded, edited and written by Miss Purple, find her on X or Farcaster.
Links:
Punk 4762: https://twitter.com/punk4762
EIP 6551 Proposal: https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-6551
Tokenbound docs: https://docs.tokenbound.org/
Galverse X thread: https://twitter.com/galverseNFT/status/1691246591779516416?s=20
Tove Lo x Galverse ‘I Like You’ music video: https://youtu.be/_Pn5OyGgLiE?si=4hiZNmPDKzDtRUR8
Tokenbound website: https://tokenbound.org/
Tokenbound SDK Repository: https://github.com/tokenbound/sdk
Tokenbound Contracts Repository: https://github.com/tokenbound/contracts
'We need a method of archiving that adds to the physicality of libraries, and transcends time.'
This introspective take was inspired by Ethereum's Infinite Garden metaphor, written for the Ethereum.org writers cohort.
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Unbarred is product of purple pages that gives quick takes on the global culture & bare opinions on the new era.
Credits:
Audio Snippet from Lil Simz's 2017 performance of 'Backseat' on Colors.
Background music is "Keep Moving" by Kinsella Beats.
This audio is a production of Purple pages, both audio and article were recorded, edited and written by Miss Purple, find her on X or Farcaster.