It’s almost International Women’s Day, and I’d like to take a moment to appreciate the brilliant, relentless, and occasionally terrifyingly efficient women in Web3. These are the women who don’t just build the future—they drag it, kicking and screaming, onto the blockchain. Come here, have that one.... now do this., Yawa, who said diversity is without the harshness.You Don’t Surround Yourself with Intelligent Women? They surround you.If you think you can navigate Web3 without the guidance of ...

There is a not so quiet storm brewing, in the developing world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a powerful force is emerging, the women of web3 in Kenya. The launch of the Association of Women in Crypto (AWIC) in Kenya was not just a milestone; it is a growing movement, glad to be one of the listening posts invited not only celebrate but document this milestone. Nothing makes one prouder than to see group passion and a common will for shared knowledge and growth. The future of web3 in Kenya ...

Web3 is fundamentally reshaping the way people interact with digital economies. One of the most powerful innovations emerging in this space is yield sharing, where platforms distribute a portion of their revenue to users simply for participating. This model is gaining traction globally, but its impact in Africa could be particularly revolutionary. From crypto wallets that reward users, to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms paying interest on stablecoins, and blockchain-based music streami...

Web3 is growing on us, but here’s the thing—blockchain adoption doesn’t just depend on technology. Nope, it’s about people. It’s about culture. It’s about whether your country has the chaotic energy to make decentralization work. Take Kenya, for example. Kenyans don’t just hustle; they multi-hustle.Kenyan Hustle: Why M-Pesa Was Just the BeginningLet’s talk about our parents. They didn’t have one job—they had all the jobs. A 9-to-5? Sure, but that was just the warm-up. After work, they ran a k...

The Web3 space is brimming with opportunities, but it’s also becoming a hotbed for scammers preying on unsuspecting professionals. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, often involving fake job offers, phishing attempts, and advanced deception tactics. Here’s an overview of these schemes, the red flags to watch for, and tips to protect yourself.Common Web3 Job Scams1. Fake Job Offers Leading to MalwareScammers create convincing job offers for roles in blockchain development, marketing,...

Managing disputes without a traditional mediator is one of the strengths of Web3 technologies, leveraging decentralized systems and smart contracts to resolve conflicts transparently and fairly. Here’s how you can achieve this:1. Smart Contract ArbitrationSmart contracts can automate the resolution of disputes by encoding predefined rules and conditions into the blockchain.How it works:Agreement Terms: The parties agree on terms embedded in a smart contract before their interaction begins.Con...

Web3 is the vision of a decentralized internet powered by blockchain technologies. It emphasizes user control, decentralization, and transparency. Below are the key elements of Web3:1. BlockchainDefinition: A decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions in a tamper-proof manner.Purpose: Provides the foundation for Web3 by ensuring data is transparent, secure, and immutable.Examples: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Polkadot.Role in Web3:Acts as the backend infrastructure.Ensures trus...

What it’s like to be a Web3 developer? It’s not all decentralized sunshine and blockchain rainbows. A day in the life of a Web3 dev is a journey through the wild west of the internet’s final frontier, sprinkled with equal parts genius innovation and pure chaos. 6:00 AM: Articles and Coffee The day starts early with a strong cup of coffee and a curated feed of Web3 news and thought pieces. Between sips, you’re bookmarking articles on zero-knowledge proofs and rolling your eyes at yet another “...

In a surprising turn of events, a critical vulnerability was exposed in the Sunflower Farmers ecosystem, leading to an unprecedented minting of Iron Pick Axes at an astronomically low cost. This exploit leveraged an interaction between an Externally Owned Account (EOA) and a deployed smart contract, culminating in significant ramifications for the decentralized farming game.The Exploit UnpackedAt the heart of the exploit lies the "Farm" smart contract within the Sunflower Farmers ecosystem. T...