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Funding in the Commons: Why Ecosystem Awareness is Foundational

ByRichelle SteynApr 29, 202510 mins

Understanding your ecosystem — who’s doing what, where trust flows, and how your work fits in — is foundational to accessing funding using decentralised frameworks.

Designing Systems We Can Trust: The Case for Decentralised Frameworks

ByRichelle SteynApr 23, 202510 mins

On Jan 3, 2009, Satoshi embedded this headline in Bitcoin’s very first block: “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.” This wasn’t just a timestamp—it was a message. A warning. A mission.

The Corruption of Academia: How Highly Educated Professionals Fail Society

ByRichelle SteynApr 11, 20257 mins

This is not an argument against education—but against its hollowing out. Against the idea that credentials equal credibility. Against the polite and polished consensus that keeps us circling the same failing paradigms.

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Are NFTs Dead, or is Digital Art on the Blockchain a Game-Changer for Art and Culture?

ByRichelle SteynSep 15, 202410 mins
Digital art on the blockchain—often referred to as NFT Art, CRYPTOART or just NFTs—represents a ground breaking shift in how we perceive, create, and exchange art. Despite early exuberance, the current NFT market has faced scrutiny, market corrections and cultural re-evaluation. While some proclaim that “NFTs are dead,” others argue that this is merely a […]

The Yuga Labs Business Model & the 2024 Super Punk World Collection Wobble

ByRichelle SteynJun 23, 202422 mins
Yuga Labs and their Yuga Ecosystem is a start-up success story. Is this a USA-specific once-off, or is Yuga’s success based on sustainable web3 foundations that can inform start-ups in other parts of the globe? Let’s look at their business model.

CRYPTOART Culture & Four Emerging Trends

ByRichelle SteynJul 5, 202414 mins
As we navigate the evolving landscape of CRYPTOART, it is clear that this cultural movement is poised to redefine the art world. In this article, we will explore the culture of CRYPTOART, cultural significance, as well as trends that are likely to shape the CRYPTOART space in the year ahead.
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