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Carbon Colonialism: Can Web3 Tech Offer a Fairer Path Forward?
Cars speed by and make us sneeze on our way to work. Soon, there will be no trees to see through the forest. It’s just too hot. As the climate crisis deepens, carbon trading has…
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Capitalism with a Conscience: Exploring the ReFi Phenomenon
The banks call it impact funds. The web3 community calls it Regenerative Finance, or ReFi. Today, ReFi is mostly about creating a green world while still making money, but the potential for solving multiple issues…
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A Boomer’s Guide to Being Wrong about Bitcoin
The recent launch of McDonald’s “Happy Place” in the metaverse has sparked a heated debate about the impact of digital innovation on public health. Other major fast-food chains like KFC, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Domino’s are…
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Ignorance in Web3: How Media and Government Widen the Digital Divide
Mainstream media and many government agencies across the world are significant contributors to a digital divide in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Rapid advancements in technology demand a high level of understanding and adaptability in society…
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At the Turning Point, What Comes Next?
We have reached a pivotal moment – a turning point – in the evolution of digital currencies. The question on everyone’s mind is: what comes next and what does it mean?
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The Philosophical Evolution of Money in Scandinavia: From Viking Assets to Digital Trust
From the days of the Vikings to the modern digital age, people’s understanding and use of currency have transformed over centuries. The way we relate to money is closely linked to our needs and wants.…
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Cryptocurrency Crossroads: Trump’s Pivot vs. Biden’s Resistance
The crypto community is surprised. Cryptocurrency has suddenly become a focal point in the United States. “Crypto is moving out of the US because of the hostility… We’ll stop that because I don’t want that,”…
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Exploring Asia’s Cryptocurrency Uprising
From the bustling streets of Vietnam to the tech-savvy corridors of Singapore, Asia is embracing cryptocurrencies, regardless of shifty and unclear governmental regulations. Here’s what’s happening in the Asian cryptocurrency uprising.
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The Global Public Perception of Web3
Imagine this: you ask someone on the street about Web3, and they give you a blank stare. That’s the reality I uncovered when I read a recent web3 survey. Here’s what I learnt from the…
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From Neanderthals to Meme Coins: Tribalism in the Crypto Age
Maximalism within certain cryptocurrency communities fosters tribalism and restricts the exploration of diverse perspectives, hindering innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. Our tendency to form close-knit groups online often leads to spaces where only certain voices…