Are the good times over? — A record influx of people flooded the financial markets during the pandemic — many first-time investors. Propelled by… The availability of user-friendly trading apps; Crypto and stock prices surging; Enthusiastic finfluencers all too eager to fan the FOMO; and Downright boredom being stuck at home during lockdowns… …newbies poured their…

A deep dive into the challenges & opportunities in 2023 — Gaming has been the one fixture throughout my life. Since a fateful day in 1989 when my uncle introduced me to Super Mario Bros and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), gaming ran in my veins through adolescence and university — and then through multiple relationships and a multitude of jobs…

Dissecting Journeys of ‘Wen Lambo’ Investors to Web3 Advocates — Many investors are lured into cryptocurrency by the promise of riches. Dabblers who staying long enough to experience the full gamut of the industry — from Bitcoin and altcoins to decentralised finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) — often undergo a journey of incredible discovery and emerge on the other…

Are we finally seeing real utility for NFTs? — A common joke is that blockchain is pioneering technology in search of a use case. I mean, what does the current cryptocurrency landscape offer the Web2 masses that’s innovative or novel? Quite a bit. Strap in and let’s go for a ride! Many of these pioneering projects are being built…

Can the STEPN team’s MOOAR overtake Magic Eden? — The NFT marketplace industry is a cut-throat business. What started out with few players has now blossomed into a flourishing industry, with newer entrants entering the fray every other month, all vying for a slice of the same lucrative pie. Cue enter stage, MOOAR. Built by Find Satoshi Lab (FSL)…

From GMT Earning & Rainbow Sneakers to MOOAR and More! — STEPN is a pioneering web3 lifestyle app that took the world by storm in early 2022, spurring an industry of move & earn apps. The premise is simple — buy a pair of NFT sneakers and earn cryptocurrency (GST & GMT tokens) while going on daily walks, jogs or runs…

Up to 140% APY but What’s the Catch? — PancakeSwap has been a huge hit with crypto and DeFi users. As the largest decentralised exchange (DEX) on the BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain), PancakeSwap took Ethereum’s Uniswap, added staking pools (called Syrup Pools), farming and cheap fees. Not to mention the cute aesthetics to boot! PancakeSwap’s native CAKE…

From BTC & ETH to Staking & Farming to Metaverse & NFTs! — Like days of the early internet, the crypto industry is a melting pot of frenetic-paced innovation. Blink and you might miss out on the next big trend. In this article, I’ll provide a high-level overview of what’s going on in 2022. Who buys crypto? …

Best APYs and Top Platforms Compared! — Avalanche and Solana exploded out of nowhere to become serious competitors to Ethereum during the DeFi season of 2021. Solana has impressed with its outrageously high throughput of 720,000 TPS, but outages and perceived centralisation has polarised some in the community. Avalanche balances a performance sweet spot between throughout and…

Best APYs and Top Platforms Compared! — Solana and Cardano are arguably Ethereum’s deadliest competitors. Solana’s blistering-fast throughout of 720,000+ transactions per second threatens to disrupt high-frequency Wall Street systems with a faster and decentralised order book. Meanwhile, Cardano is the crypto industry’s most prolific science coin. Both chains share a common trait — neither are EVM-compatible…

From Staking to Lending across CeFi to DeFi — Enthusiastic to grow your ADA portfolio? You’re in good company. More than 70% of the circulating supply ($35 billion worth) have been roasting in staking pools for over a year. The reason is straight-forward. Cardano is regarded as the ultimate scientifically-grounded blockchain — the polar opposite of Ethereum. …

Hint: It’s big. Payments, Trading, Finance, Metaverse, NFTs, DeFi… — Crypto.com has become a ubiquitous name in the crypto industry. Aside from sitting on the best domain name in town, you might have seen that ad starring Matt Damon, who exclaims that Fortune Favours the Brave™. Like the internet pioneers of the 1990’s, early adopters of blockchain technology who see…

Which Card is Right For You? 2022 Guide — Crypto.com has one hell of a marketing team. There’s that ad starring Matt Damon and directed by Oscar-winner Wally Pfister. The L.A. Lakers home stadium is now Crypto.com Arena. Yet behind the endless marketing budget lies one of the most reputable crypto companies in the industry. Crypto.com …

Learn to Leverage Debt & Change Your Life — Do you hate debt? Most people do. That’s also why most people never become wealthy. As it turns out, the advantageous use of debt is a hallmark of the super rich. …

Up to 14% p.a. returns…but is there a catch?! — The majority of traders lose money. It takes a high level of emotional discipline to execute a strategy over and over like a robot. Inexperienced traders FOMO into rallies then panic sell — the classic recipe for buying high and selling low. That’s why buying and holding crypto — known…

Forget Banks — Enter the Era of Stablecoin Passive Income? — Edit: See my walkthrough on YouTube here. Stablecoins play an integral role in the cryptocurrency market. They provide crucial liquidity in exchanges and serve as a risk-off safe-haven asset for investors and traders. Recently, Terra’s LUNA token exploded into the Top 10 List, boasting a formidable $40 billion+ market cap…

Market Cap & Market Share Analysis — Edit: See my Cardano updates on YouTube here, here, here & here. For ADA staking and passive income, see this article and video. Making cryptocurrency price predictions is a form of dark art. Unlike the discounted cashflow model for equities/shares, there is no consensus on how to value cryptocurrencies. Bespoke…

Anyone can become a crypto venture capitalist! — Edit: My YouTube video for this article is here. Investing in stock market startups holds a high barrier of entry. One is typically a rich, skilled and well-connected angel investor or venture capitalist. In the crypto world — where technology is decentralised and opportunities democratised — ordinary folk like you…

Can you really gamble to win? — Edit: My YouTube video for this article is here. Mass retail interest in memecoins has returned. Attracted by the possibility of lucrative profits over a short amount of time, speculators are pouring into a smorgasbord of low-cap memecoins in the hope of getting rich quick. Let’s explore just how high…

There’s a great option for every experience level. — Edit #2: Sequel article here. Edit: My YouTube video for this article is here. Cardano is regarded as the forefront Smart Contract blockchain challenging Ethereum’s market dominance. With a market cap of $60 billion, Cardano’s native token ADA is one of the largest cryptocurrencies, held by millions worldwide. The majority…