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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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When the Soul Senses Beltane but the Soil Speaks Samhain

ByRichelle SteynMay 1, 20251 mins
Today, I find myself standing at a strange and beautiful threshold. Here in the South, the leaves are falling, the light is thinning, and the Earth whispers Samhain — a time of endings, ancestors and descent.Yet in the global field, conversations blaze with the fire of Beltane — a time of ignition, erotic risk and […]

Beeple and the NFT “Everydays: The First 5000 Days”

ByRichelle SteynAug 6, 20232 mins
The sale of “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” marked a significant moment in the NFT art world, not only for its historic price but also for the recognition of digital art’s value and the transformative potential of NFTs. The artwork encapsulates Beeple’s dedication to creativity and his innovative use of digital platforms to share his art with the world.

15 Ways Blockchain & Digital Art Solve Real-World Problems

ByRichelle SteynJan 21, 20257 mins
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, blockchain and digital art are proving to be more than just innovations – they are solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in art, culture and society. From democratizing access and protecting intellectual property to fostering inclusivity and transparency, blockchain is reshaping the art world.
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