economic empowerment

Base's RWA Surge: A Game Changer for Global Financial Inclusion?

Base's RWA Surge: A Game Changer for Global Financial Inclusion?

On-chain Base is exploding, and real-world assets (RWAs) are a major driving force behind it. Is this the latest crypto hype cycle snake oil? Or might it herald the start of an exciting new, and genuinely transformative, chapter for global financial inclusion? I’d like to think it’s the latter, but...

Solana's Scalability Isn't Just Tech, It's Economic Empowerment

Solana's Scalability Isn't Just Tech, It's Economic Empowerment

I’ve seen firsthand the crushing weight of financial exclusion. I remember mentoring a group of young women in rural Kenya, bursting with entrepreneurial spirit, crafting beautiful beadwork, eager to sell their creations online. The transaction fees on existing platforms were crippling. Each sale was consumed, leaving them with just enough...

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