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In this video‑essay episode, I dive into the new punk rockers of our time: the Cypherpunks, the Solarpunks, and the Afrofuturists. I use them as starting points to sketch a future where privacy, symbiotic building, climate justice, and Afro/Global Majority speculative imagination all collide. I also touch on how it is all a culmination of ordinary people standing at the edge of it all, refusing to accept the world as it is. This episode asks what it would mean if we treated that edge not as a danger zone, but as the place where we finally build something better for all of us.The big questions in this essayWhy does privacy matter? Not just for “hackers,” but for anyone who wants dignity, safety, and room to dream?Why, with all our technology and imagination, are we still not changing the world at the scale we could?Why do we hesitate to see ourselves as the heroes of this story, even as everything pushes us toward the edge?Do we have permission to demand more from our tech, our communities, and our future, or are we doomed to perpetually seek permission to exist and use these tools? If this episode resonates with you at any point, follow the Purple Pages Podcast on Jamit, Spotify & Apple Podcasts, share it with someone who loves speculative futures, and the philosophy of living on the edge of the frontier.Where in your own life can you be a bit more Cypherpunk, a Solarpunk, or an Afrofuturist?

A video essay on the Global Majority, the African crypto space, Lisk's EMpower fund, and why any of it even matters. My premise is, what if we’re all looking in the wrong places? What if the next tech revolution is being built exactly where its needed?From the perspective of an African community curator and storyteller, this is why I think...nay, why I KNOW, that “betting on the Global Majority makes sense.” If you listened to or watched the full essay and have an opinion to share, please do, but keep it cute! Thanx maniacs! Some notable mentions to some real ones: LiskHQ x Lisk Africa for standing 10 toes down on the GM Web3Lagos for 6 years of heart work Borderless Africa for the curation of a community of the core magma, the undercurrent ETHAccra for creating space for one to reinvent ETHSafari for having my heart, and likely changing my life lol Azza for holding me down through that big ahh trip And to the Pagoda Asia community for curating the GM day at Devcon last year in Thailand, you started a fire that is impossible to put out!

🇫🇷 On confond souvent Web3 et blockchain. Pourtant, ce n’est pas la même chose.Dans cet épisode, Fady explique simplement :– la blockchain comme infrastructure– le Web3 comme l’univers d’applications construites dessus (wallets, NFTs, DAOs…)– pourquoi ça change la confiance, la transparence et la souveraineté individuelleAvec des exemples concrets d’Ethereum et de ses blocs, pour mieux comprendre la différence.🎧 Prochain sujet : Bitcoin, Ethereum, L1 et L2… et pourquoi Ethereum est au centre du jeu.🇬🇧 People often mix up Web3 and blockchain. But they’re not the same.In this episode, Fady breaks it down:– blockchain as the infrastructure– Web3 as the apps built on top (wallets, NFTs, DAOs…)– why this matters for trust, transparency, and individual controlWith real examples from Ethereum and how blocks actually work.🎧 Next up: Bitcoin, Ethereum, L1 and L2…and why Ethereum is at the center of it all.

Some of the highlights include:- @tkstanczak on Fusaka upgrade- ViFi Labs acquires OneRamp- El Salvador teases Bitcoin Bank- Hong Kong comes in swinging!- Rugs & carpets, pulled Back like I never left!The age of Centralised Intelligence is ending 💜Gn degenerates!

🇫🇷 Épisode 003 – Les NFTs sont-ils morts?Les NFTs ont connu une explosion médiatique, puis un retour au calme. Certains annoncent leur fin…mais est-ce vraiment le cas? Dans cet épisode, Fady remet les choses en perspective: les NFTs ne sont pas morts, la hype est terminée, mais la technologie se consolide.On parle de propriété numérique, de cas d’usage concrets, de projets durables, et surtout de l’impact pour les artistes africains et francophones.🎧 Prochain sujet: Web3 & Blockchain, kezako? Spoiler: ce n’est pas la même chose.🇬🇧 Episode 003 – Are NFTs Dead?NFTs made headlines with a massive boom…then the hype faded. Some say they’re dead, but is that really true? In this episode, Fady unpacks the reality: the hype may be over, but NFTs as a technology are here to stay.She explores digital ownership, real-world use cases, long-term projects, and the opportunities NFTs offer African and Francophone creators.🎧 Next up: Web3 & Blockchain, what’s the difference, really?

🇫🇷 Épisode 002: C’est quoi un wallet?Dans cet épisode, Fady te guide pas à pas pour comprendre ce qu’est un wallet crypto. À mi-chemin entre sac magique, coffre-fort et passeport numérique, le wallet est un outil central du Web3. Clé publique, clé privée, seed phrase, hot et cold wallets. On t’explique tout avec des exemples concrets et des conseils pratiques pour sécuriser tes actifs. Un épisode essentiel pour toute personne qui débute ou souhaite mieux comprendre cet univers.🎧 À venir : les NFTs sont-ils morts? (Spoiler: pas du tout)************************🇬🇧 Episode 002: What is a wallet?In this episode, Fady breaks down one of the most fundamental tools in Web3, the crypto wallet. Part magic bag, part vault, part passport. Your wallet lets you hold assets, sign transactions, and access decentralised apps. Learn the difference between public and private keys, hot and cold wallets, and how to protect your digital belongings with real-life tips.🎧 Next up: Are NFTs dead? (Spoiler: absolutely not)

Some of today’s updates- ⁠A mini SEAsia Roundup- Shopity x Coinbase x Stripe- More stables- Bills and Acts- Justin and the Tron reverse mergerIts a good day to choose onchain freedom.

Some of today’s updates- ⁠@eigenlayer joins the Cloud- Global BTC Reserves- @bitgetglobal x @uniceflux - AI on a @Gradient_HQ - Pump no more Fun The age of Centralised Intelligence is ending...

🇬🇧 This pilot episode lays out what you can expect from “Le Terrier du Web3.” This segment will include bite sized content that covers basic industry overviews and may have slightly longer & more in-depth topic discussions, all in French, led by our charming host, Fady. Stay tuned!🇫🇷 Cet épisode zero pose les fondations de ce que vous découvrirez dans “Le Terrier du Web3”. Au programme : des formats courts pour démystifier les notions clés du Web3, mais aussi des conversations approfondies sur des sujets plus pointus, le tout en français, animé par Fady, votre charmante présentatrice. Restez connecté·e·s.

Episode 001: Why does crypto feel so complicated?In this very first episode of Le Terrier du Web3, Fady tackles a question many wonder but few say out loud: why does crypto feel so hard to grasp? From technical jargon and mindset shifts to clunky user experiences, she breaks down three key reasons why Web3 can feel overwhelming — especially in Francophone Africa. A gentle entry point for anyone who wants to learn without feeling lost.*****************Épisode 001: Pourquoi la crypto semble si compliquée ?Dans ce tout premier épisode du Terrier du Web3, Fady explore une question que beaucoup se posent en silence : pourquoi la crypto paraît-elle si complexe ? Entre jargon technique, changement de mentalité et interfaces peu intuitives, elle revient sur trois raisons majeures qui freinent l’adoption… surtout en Afrique francophone. Un épisode pour rassurer, expliquer et ouvrir la voie à une exploration plus accessible du Web3.

tabling a stance for the degens.are they a reflection of this era of the internet, or simply reckless.Resources:The Degen Trilogy Video and its tweetEverybody Hates Coinbase’s Mini Movie articleDecrypt articleVitalik's "Degen Communism"this video is not sponsored, to support, mint it on Pods.Mediawatch on YouTubeembrace the chaos 💜

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages.The penultimate guest, Sharfy, is a ReFi builder embodying a solarpunk energy of sorts. As a public good builder, her time at the Funding the Commons residency was marked with learnings and insights beyond her bubble of innovation.As an unofficial Edge Citizen, final guest Chisomo's experience looks a lot like the language app he is building, fluid, with worlds opening up to him merely from being the act of being present. As a VR and AR focused builder, interacting with Edge City through the Hackathon peeked a curiosity on just how much Ethereum can do.A fun little nugget I found on the care label of the "Make Ethereum Cypherpunk Again" jacket, is a QR code that led to this article: https://vitalik.eth.link/general/2022/06/15/using_snarks.htmlIt was a joy experimenting with you, thank you for existing on the Edge with me, may the journey continue beyond the cliff.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@misspurrple_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on X and @misspurple on Farcaster if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel. Antoine is a sound conduit and a curator of general good vibes. There is something to be said about knowing how to play with sound, let alone using that skill to soothe others. Do check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cursive Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Cursive Team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Propel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Metamask Edge City ⁠Hackathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Popup Fest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read the techno-optimism article that started the d/acc buzz Stay up to date with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Layer⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calendar. Episodes out every other day. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@misspurrple_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on X and DM @misspurrplee on Telegram if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel. Marcus Aurelius is a curious mind moonlighting as a data scientist and engineer. They are currently working on scaling climate action via market-based coordination. With an academic background in astrophysics and philosophy, I expect great & profound things from them. Do check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cursive Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by the Cursive Team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Propel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Metamask ⁠⁠⁠Community Demo form⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Edge City ⁠Hackathon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Popup Fest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay up to date with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Layer⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠calendar. Episodes out every other day. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@misspurrple_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on X and DM @misspurrplee on Telegram if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel. Ethan Hill is a writer, entrepreneur and international yoga teacher with a keen interest in helping professionals manage stress and boost energy naturally. His sessions at Edge City range from flexibility to posture and mobility. Do check out: ⁠⁠⁠Cursive Connections⁠⁠⁠ by the Cursive Team ⁠⁠⁠⁠Propel⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Metamask ⁠Community Demo form⁠ ⁠Edge City ⁠Hackathon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Popup Fest⁠⁠⁠ Stay up to date with the ⁠⁠⁠Social Layer⁠ ⁠⁠calendar. Episodes out daily. Follow ⁠⁠⁠@misspurrple_⁠⁠⁠ on X and DM @misspurrplee on Telegram if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel. Andre Oshea is a 3D animator whose work has been featured by the likes of Christies, Adult Swim, Vogue, Netflix, 300 & The GRAMMYs. His first ever game, Drift Nomad, is an eery world of adventure, with the most insanely skilled graphics. Check out: • ⁠Cursive Connections⁠ by the Cursive Team • ⁠⁠Propel⁠⁠ by Metamask • Edge City ⁠Hackathon⁠ • ⁠Popup Fest⁠ Stay up to date with the ⁠Social Layer⁠ calendar. Episodes out daily. Follow ⁠@misspurrple_⁠ on X and DM @misspurrplee on Telegram if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

Radio on the Edge is an unofficial experimental community radio podcast for ⁠Edge City Lanna⁠, brought to you by Miss Purple of the Purple Pages. To be a guest on the radio, DM Miss Purple on telegram or message her in the community radio channel. ⁠Cursive Connections⁠ by the Cursive Team ⁠⁠Propel⁠⁠ by Metamask Edge City ⁠Hackathon⁠ ⁠Popup Fest⁠ Stay up to date with the ⁠Social Layer⁠ calendar. Episodes out daily. Follow ⁠@misspurrple_⁠ on X and DM @misspurrplee on Telegram if you have updates to share or simply want to have a chat.

In this premiere episode of Catalyst, I ~ Miss Purple ~ chat with Kokky (Based Southern Africa co-lead) on a basic level, about the need for education within this frontier tech space. We present Base as a potential homebase for curators and builders looking to take on the task of onboarding the next billion users with intentionality.Check out the piece I referred to in the episode here.Be a catalyst, the rest shall follow.Catalyst is produced by Purple Pages.This episode is not sponsored

ETHSafari is one of Africa's biggest crypto ecosystem conference meets festival. This third Safari, hosted in Kilifi like the first two, is the epitome of sheer ingenuity meeting open & ready minds. Join the blocktrain with me through light conversations with some curious people, talented builders & fascinating characters. ETHSafari was Sponsored by big crypto brands Optimism, Nouns DAO, Internet Computer, Lisk, Celo, Mento, Opera Mini, Brave, The Graph, Polkadot, Starkware, AvaLabs, Base, Nodo, Chainsafe, Bitget, Utu, Memoi, ETHAfrica and Digipesa

'The opportunity to redefine identity & creativity on your own terms, you become your NFT and it becomes you.' This second edition of the Identity series was inspired by the possibilities of ERC 6551, written for the Ethereum.org writers cohort. Subscribe to The Purple Pages Medium ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to read this entry and other posts. Unbarred is product of purple pages that gives quick takes on the global culture & bare opinions on the new era. Credits: Audio Snippet from Tove Lo x Galverse’s anime music video for ‘I Like You’ Background music is "⁠Keep Moving⁠" by ⁠Kinsella Beats⁠. This audio is a production of Purple pages, both audio and article were recorded, edited and written by ⁠Miss Purple, ⁠find her on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Farcaster⁠⁠⁠. Links: Punk 4762: https://twitter.com/punk4762 EIP 6551 Proposal: https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-6551 Tokenbound docs: https://docs.tokenbound.org/ Galverse X thread: https://twitter.com/galverseNFT/status/1691246591779516416?s=20 Tove Lo x Galverse ‘I Like You’ music video: https://youtu.be/_Pn5OyGgLiE?si=4hiZNmPDKzDtRUR8 Tokenbound website: https://tokenbound.org/ Tokenbound SDK Repository: https://github.com/tokenbound/sdk Tokenbound Contracts Repository: https://github.com/tokenbound/contracts

'We need a method of archiving that adds to the physicality of libraries, and transcends time.' This introspective take was inspired by Ethereum's Infinite Garden metaphor, written for the Ethereum.org writers cohort. Subscribe to The Purple Pages Medium ⁠here⁠ to read this entry and other posts. Unbarred is product of purple pages that gives quick takes on the global culture & bare opinions on the new era. Credits: Audio Snippet from Lil Simz's 2017 performance of 'Backseat' on Colors. Background music is "Keep Moving" by Kinsella Beats. This audio is a production of Purple pages, both audio and article were recorded, edited and written by ⁠Miss Purple, ⁠find her on ⁠⁠X⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Farcaster⁠⁠.

'The sassy boys and gals of this new era are taking back control.' This take was inspired by an X post by Boys Club. Subscribe to The Purple Pages Medium here to read this entry and other posts. Journals by Unbarred is a 2 week journal that gives quick takes on the global culture & bare opinions on the new era. Credits: Audio Snippet from Common ft Bilal's 15th February 2000 hit track, '6th Sense' from one of my favourite albums, 'Like Water for Chocolate' Background music is "Dreams" by Dj Quads [DJ Quads' X, Spotify & original upload] This audio is a production of Purple pages, both audio and journal entry were recorded, edited and written by ⁠Miss Purple, ⁠find her on ⁠X⁠ or ⁠Farcaster⁠.

An extension of the written article aptly titled 'Exploring Freedom & Balance', which was written as part of the Bankless DAO writer's cohort; you can read the article ⁠here⁠. Feedback is welcome, but remember to be kind 💜 This audio is a production of Purple Pages, both the audio and article were recorded, edited and written by Miss Purple. Background music produced by Metzmusic. Audio of Yasiin Bey taken from a video of him taking a stroll on a beach in Morocco while reciting a verse that would later be featured on the BlackStar song "Tribute" and in the latest album 'No Fear of Time' as "Favourite Band".

This second episode is a read of a 2022 African Arguments article by Nyawira Githae and excerpts of 'How To Make a Country' by Lerato Bereng, in collaboration with other artists & experts. Unbarred is written, narrated, produced and edited by Miss Purple. Theme Music: "Countdown to Apocalypse" by Soundridemusic For Kamusi DAO Contributions, fill in ⁠this form⁠ and the team will get back to you.*** [TRANSCRIPT] Welcome to Unbarred with Miss Purple. The weekly podcast on global culture, technology’s evolution and the financial revolutions taking Africa and the rest of the world by storm. Unbarred is produced with intention by Purple Pages. Gm, ge or good day to you all, today is Wednesday the 22nd of March and I want to talk about language. My involvement with communities such as Afropolitan and Bankless Africa has peaked my curiosity on the concept of language, which according to the collins dictionary is a principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture; or a system of communication used by a particular country or community. Today’s read is from an article by Nyawira Githae which was published in African Arguments. I would like to emphasise that yes, the article is quite old, published on the 8th of June 2022 to be exact, but unsurprisingly, it is still immensely relevant. I will also be reading a few parts from the book ‘How to Make a Country’ that was curated and edited by curator Lerato Bereng. The link to the article will be in the shownote should you wish to read it yourself, unfortunately the books are not available online but should you want a copy please send me a dm on my twitter and we can work something out. {read Article} On the Book, How to Make a Country is a group exhibition curated by Lerato Bereng, featuring Ba Re e Ne Re Literature represented by Lineo Segoete (Lesotho), Zineb Benjelloun (Morocco), Dineo Seshee Bopape (South Africa), Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi (South Africa) and Frida Orupabo (Norway). The book compiles the ideas of the exhibition along with a collection of new Sesotho words. To learn more about Lerato Bereng and the Exhibition she curated, watch this video by the Frac Poitou-Charentes. I speak at least 4 languages with a fluid fluency, thankfully, one of them in in fact my mother’s tongue, I am also attempting to learn another 4, 2 of which I know the basics of, and the other 2 to which I am a complete beginner. If you ask me why I do this the answer is simple but heartbreaking, in many instances, my language doesn’t seem to count. I know it sounds dramatic, but how many Sesotho speaking individuals have you met in your lifetime? If your answer is more than 5, you may just be one of the lucky ones. Dramatics aside, language should be both fluid and sturdy, it should be capable of evolution, because in this world, new concepts, new ideas are bound to take root in our everyday lives. The disconnect between Africans is the most palpable in language. I will be laughed at for not understanding any east african languages, because in some people’s eyes, that makes me, less. Thankfully, I know that this is not true. Which is why projects like the Kamusi DAO have both my heart and my attention. They are an initiative that seeks to create a Kiswahili dictionary for crypto & web3 terms, the ultimate goal is to represent the diverse cultures and languages in Africa. Kamusi DAO is an excellent example of how this technology along with its ability to take on a community driven, inclusive approach can be used to empower communities that are often marginalised. If you would like to contribute to Kamusi DAO, there is a link to their contribution a form in the shownotes. Thank you for listening curious take on language. Stay rooted, and wherever you are, remember to dream bigger. Ha e be Khotso. I’ll see you next week.

This very first episode is a tweet read of Yoseph Ayele's personal take on his learning trip across 4 African countries. In the tweet, he references Vitalik's 2022 post on stablecoins and touches on the increasing interest in ZK proofs. Unbarred is written, narrated, produced and edited by Miss Purple. Theme Music: "Countdown to Apocalypse" by Soundridemusic *** [TRANSCRIPT] Welcome to Unbarred with Miss Purple. The weekly podcast on global culture, technology’s evolution and the financial revolutions taking Africa and the rest of the world by storm. Unbarred is produced with intention by Purple Pages. GM, GE or good day to you all, today is Friday the 10th of March and I think it is quite serendipitous that the very first official episode is a long read of a thread that talks about the impact of decentralisation in Africa. The thread was written by Yoseph Ayele, whom I got the chance to meet on 2 separate occasions at crypto events in Africa. If you would like to read the thread yourself, I will include the link to the tweet in the shownote. {read Tweet} I was particularly moved by this tweet because I live all this as truth. The issues Yoseph touched on, namely currency, trust and simple finance, are issues many of us still live in. As it stands, the loti - which is the currency of Lesotho - to the dollar sits at 18.53, that is insane to me, in 2021, it went as low as 13.57. The globally unspoken truths are that African currencies are on a constant downward spiral, the leaders we have in charge do not often put the people first and making a living for yourself is hard. The globalisation and digitalisation of work has in the past few years changed many lives, mine included. Decentralisation is not just a fun trend we want to try on, it is a response to the problems that have plagued us for a very long time, it offers solutions to our needs in a way that neither sidelines nor intentionally devalues our worth as a people. As I like to say on the Bankless Africa podcast, there is a new revolution happening, and this time, Africa refuses to be left behind. To close, I would like to reiterate 2 points from Yoseph’s thread, the first is 'wen DevCon Africa', and the second, is nowhere in the world can one find a region's economy that will be able to 10-20x in a few decades! Thank you for listening. Stay rooted, and wherever you are, remember to dream bigger. I’ll see you next week.

Welcome to Unbarred, the newest podcast project by Purple Pages. May this be a beginning to something ethereal. You can find me on Twitter & Mastodon or even send me an email on [email protected] if you have any questions. [TRANSCRIPT] Welcome to Unbarred, I am your lovely host Miss Purple, also serving as the producer and creator of the podcast under the umbrella of Purple Pages. Unbarred is a weekly podcast that touches global culture, the macro, technology’s evolution, crypto & other financial revolutions that have taken Africa and the rest of the world by storm. Many a times the voices and ideas of those creating within the frays of the smaller communities, the African continent and other economically small regions are gone unheard, unless they are sensational. The goal here is to embody the true spirit of a truly decentralised and people led freedom, to be the voice of the creators and to inspire. The opinions and views expressed within the show will be a combination of either the author of the articles I will be reading or myself unless otherwise stated. But so that we are always in the clear and you don’t get lost in all the information, when you hear this sound {will be denoted in black on transcript}, that is the article, and when you hear this sound {will be denoted in purple on transcript}, that is my personal take or additional information. I am excited to begin this journey with you all, it means the world to me that you are here, I hope that together we can usher in a revolution of sorts. You can follow me on twitter @misspurrple_ so you don’t miss out on any updates, until next time, stay rooted & remember to dream.

This is a dramatic audio reading of the written blog post 'Evolve', found on Medium through this link:  I dare you to be the catalyst.

This is an audio reading of the written blog post of Medium, which can be found here: https://misspurple.medium.com/letters-to-naleli-dreams-of-abundance-5a3fad4681ba   Take this as the message at the beginning of a ceremony, simple words, but words that hold power.