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Payout Models for Content Creators: A Sustainable Future

This post is part of the Farcaster 2026 writing contest. As Web3 evolves, so does the way creators are incentivized and rewarded. Imagine a future where every contributor – writers, marketers, developers, designers, and even readers – has clear, transparent access to earnings, fostering collaboration and engagement. That’s the vision we’ll explore how to design an equitable payout model for content creators while aligning stakeholders’ interests and rewarding active readers. Why a Well-Design...

#farcaster 2026 writing contest#content#creation#web3#payouts-system
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Gochapaa: The KES-to-Crypto Exchange Kenya Didn’t Know It Needed (But Desperately Does)

NAIROBI, KENYA – Today, under the bright, judgmental sun of Nairobi, a revolutionary new exchange, Gochapaa, launched with the promise of bringing seamless KES-to-crypto transactions to the masses. And let me tell you, it was an event filled with tech jargon, free snacks, and enough crypto buzzwords to make even a Bitcoin maximalist nod in approval. And there was the forensic guy, with all investigaty questions of how do I, where can I find, if you have a drug dealer investing millions will y...

#gochapaa#wallets#exchanges#ui
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How Authors Can Leverage NFTs and Yield Rewards to Revolutionize Book Sales and Income Generation

The publishing industry has undergone significant transformations over the years, from the rise of e-books to the advent of self-publishing platforms. However, the emergence of blockchain technology, particularly Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), is poised to revolutionize how authors sell their work, engage with readers, and generate income. By leveraging NFTs and yield rewards on blockchain networks, authors can create new revenue streams, build stronger connections with their audience, and even ...

#nfts#writing#publishing#sales
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Polkadot Parachains & Substrate: Explained Like You’re at an African Marketplace 🌍🛖

Alright, imagine Polkadot is a big African market (soko), and the Relay Chain is the main road that connects all the different stalls (parachains). Now, every stall sells something different—one has fresh fruits 🍉, another one sells kitenge fabrics 🧵, and another is fixing phones 📱. Each stall (parachain) does its own thing but is securely connected to the market through the Relay Chain.How Do Parachains Work?Parachains are like market stalls 🏠—they all have their own businesses but use t...

#polkadot#parachains#substrate
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How Coinbase's USDC Yields and Base Network Incentives Are Empowering Kenyan Developers

Kenya has long been at the forefront of digital financial innovation, from the rise of M-Pesa to growing interest in blockchain solutions. Now, Coinbase's USDC yield program and Base Network’s developer incentives are offering a new opportunity for Kenyans to earn passive income and build on a thriving blockchain ecosystem. These initiatives are making Web3 more accessible while driving innovation in Kenya’s tech space.Earning 4% APY by Simply Holding USDCCoinbase is offering a 4% annual yiel...

#base#yields#rewards#builders
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The Future of Web3: How Sharing Yields Will Drive Mass Adoption in Africa

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#yield-sharing
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Decentralizing physical infrastructure explained

DePINs use blockchain technology to incentivize individuals to create and maintain physical infrastructure, offering rewards for contributions like sharing resources and building infrastructure. DePIN tokens facilitate network operations through governance, service payments, and staking, while also helping to incentivize the network's growth and ethical operation. DePINs promote accessibility, efficiency, and democratized ownership of infrastructure while facing challenges like technical hurd...

#depin#scrollopen#decentralized
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Everything You Need to Know About Rust Variables (In a Fun and Light-Hearted Way!)

Ah, Rust! A programming language known for its speed, safety, and... well, its quirky way of doing things. If you're diving into Rust, one of the first things you'll encounter is variables. But before you start thinking of them as boring little bits of memory, let me assure you: Rust variables are far more exciting than they seem. Buckle up, because we’re about to explore Rust variables in a way that’s as fun as a rollercoaster! Way , way better than C++.1. What Are Variables?At their core, v...

#rust#variables#code
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From Bitcoin to Chuma: How to Keep Your Wealth in an AI Surveillance Age

Once upon a time, in the dusty streets of Nairobi, a young man named Otieno jumped on the crypto wave. It was 2011, and a Bitcoin cost less than a full tank of a Probox. "You’re wasting your money," his skeptical friends told him. Fast forward to 2017, and Bitcoin had shot to the moon, dragging the entire crypto market to a trillion-dollar valuation. Suddenly, banks started acting like an ex who realized you just got rich—they wanted back in. That’s when CME Group’s Leo Melamed declared they ...

#bitcoin#metal#investing#ai
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Why I Have Officially Written Off Yellow Card and Bitrefill (Completely)

Crypto is supposed to be seamless, borderless, and friction-free, right? That’s what they told us. But then, you run into platforms that make you feel like you’re trying to board a spaceship with a handwritten boarding pass in a thunderstorm, while standing upside down and carrying side luggage. And that’s exactly how Yellow Card made me feel. Let’s talk about Yellow Card first.The Yellow Tape (I Mean, Card)I get it, compliance is important. We don’t want bad actors moving money around. But w...

#red-tape#apps#experiences
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A New User's Rollercoaster Ride Through Crypto Spaces

Welcome, Luno! The London-based cryptocurrency exchange has finally made its grand entrance into Kenya, and you can bet it's going to be tested. As someone who has just signed up and tried my hand at navigating the crypto waters, let me take you through my very entertaining experience. First off, let me tell you that trying to get my phone number on Luno’s sign-up page was like trying to squeeze a giraffe into a maruti. Why? Because of spaces. You see, I’m used to entering my phone number the...

#luno#exchanges#crypto