If you've seen the movie - "Sneakerella" by Disney Studios, then you already know what non-fungible tokens are (at least in their basic sense) - they are one-of-ones. And all around us, we're surrounded by these NFTs in the forms of relationships, images, patterns, and even numbers. For instance, when you go pick up your kids at school, you don't go there to pick up your neighbor's kids, do you? In that sense, your kid depicts what nfts are - one of one's. Even if you had a set of twins they couldn't be the same - Taiwo would never be Kehinde and vice versa. Neither would Messi be Neymar Jr. Even though both were South Americans who played for the same club, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG). As stated by EkoLance, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptographic assets that are one-of-a-kind and have varying degrees of rarity, making them available in limited editions. Based on origin and utility respectively, non-fungible tokens are digital creations of the web3/blockchain ecosystems. Which are ever-increasing in serving as channels for unique assets. Represented in the forms of digital arts, video clips, memes, GIFs, music, or poetry as well as any other artistic or intellectual properties. In this article, I am taking you through 4-Dimensions in the evolution of non-fungible tokens namely; The Hype, The Adoption, The Implication and  The Regrets. I'll split this under four subheadings for easy comprehension and then with a conclusive point-of-view: IS NFT TECH OR ART? The Hype Here's what hypes look like: News Flash! "Beeple sells an NFT for $69  million". "Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m". "CryptoPunks NFT collection crosses $1 bn in total sales". "Obscure altcoin mana spikes 400% as Facebook's metaverse pivot spurs bet on virtual property token". And it's not long before a fear-of-missing-out (FOMO) syndrome which affects most newbies in the web 3 space clings to your mind. Then the thought comes to mind: "buy 'em NFTs while the m

In the book NFTs for Dummies the synergy between the high tide of Bitcoin and the birth of NFTs is expressed thus that "interest in NFTs has naturally surged with the Bitcoin tide". The birth of this digital creature has met several innovations and emotions "With wild and exciting accounts of art-burning ceremonies and million-dollar NFTs, a mix of amazement, confusion, and even disdain". For instance Vitalik is reported to have given this remark of NFTs. He said: “NFTs are probably the one thing that I did not predict, by the way. If you look at the list of applications that were in the Ethereum Whitepaper, and you look at the applications that are popular today, the big thing that’s in the second list and not the first is NFTs.”

The Hype - Introduction It's apparent that non fungible tokens seemed to get much attention between the first and second quarters of 2021 to the fall of that same year, especially after Snoop Dog and Eminem took their fans to the virtual stages of the metaverse. In addition, Bored Ape NFTs seemed to raise some attention too as "The NFTs were originally sold for 0.08 ether each, around $190 at the time of their April 2021 launch and were sold out in 12 hours", according to Wikipedia. However, who made first appearance in the use of NFTs, what problems do NFTs solve that gives it competitive advantage over fungible tokens and what's the main purpose of non fungible tokens in the Web 3 Space and how is it set to change how things are being done in the world of finance, medicine, education, and arts etc as these have been proposed main use cases of the Blockchain Tech. Beyond the hype we'll look into such details in coming bulletins on NFTs.

The breakthrough of Nakamoto's genius has left us clues to what new paths we can tread in the name of true freedom. This disruptive technology known as the blockchain has ushered us into a very dynamic and fast paced ecosystem known as the token economy alongside its pros and cons. The science of this economy is known as Tokenomics. What is Tokenomics? In a basic and crude definition, it is the economics of tokens, their creation, utility and distribution. According to Maximilian Gutsche however, Tokenomics is the science of using token incentives to coordinate people to do something in a decentralised system such as to co create, co-invest etc More so, like every economy the token economy is driven by certain factors. Dimensions of the Token Ecosystem These factors according to Maximilian are as follows: 1. Ecosystem Evaluation 2. Token Design 3. Supply 4. Team & Investors 5. History 6. Demand 7. Sustainability 8. Business Model 9. Technology It might interest you to know that these dimensions serve as salient roadmaps in Writing a Whitepaper. For partnership and collaboration DM me on any of my social handles 👇 LinkedIn: Inyang Ezekiel Twitter: Inyang Ezekiel 

Introduction Cathy Breed in her article, Everything you need to know about the Open Metaverse, defines the Metaverse as, the next evolution of the internet and the digital economy. It’s not one thing she retorts, but rather, it’s many things grounded in two principles: immersive experience and ownership. While the former focuses on borderless interaction among distinct siloes, the latter deals with users ownership of  their "content, identity, data, avatar and any intelligence that sits behind processes and can take them between applications at will". However, here's my brief exposé on, The Principle of Immersive Experience within the cosmos of virtual worlds. (Culled from The Open Metaverse in a Flash). For collaboration and partnerships DM me on any of my social handles 👇: LinkedIn: Inyang Ezekiel  Twitter: Inyang Ezekiel 

Technological advancements have been one of the hard drives of human financial evolution. This development dates back to the invention of counting machines with punch cards in the 1920s. Following this evolutionary trend was Harvard's Howard Aiken's Mainframe Computers invented in the '30s but, adopted into the financial system in the 1950s. In addition, the 1970s saw both the invention and introduction of ATMs, credit cards as well as the stock market. With the invention of the internet was the computerisation of finance known as FinTech which incorporated previous transactions into one entity. These served as arbitrary systems between centralised financial institutions and businesses such as PayPal, Robinhood, Flutterwave etc. Nevertheless, these innovations were still subtly the same - centralised. Setbacks of Traditional Finance Systems to Businesses. If you're a business owner, start-up entrepreneur or SME outlined below are some setbacks you've experienced or are experiencing with traditional financial systems: - Delay in stock/bonds transactions - Restriction on Financial Services - High Costs of International Transactions - Unequal access to Financial Services

Investment is not just about buying coins and hodling. Consider the following steps as a seatbelt for more gains than losses in your crypto-investment. - First get the knowledge - Join a community - Don't invest your capital - Study a token: what do you study? Study the solutions they are proffering. Shitcoins have no utility. Who are the people building this digital asset? Track record? The community? Liquidity ( do they have money)? Supply of the token. Study marketing strategy of the token. Whitepaper is the manifesto of a token

BUYING A SUSTAINABLE CRYPTO PROJECT: IS WHEN AS IMPORTANT as where? This question has been asked by many investors as they seek to find ways to buy into a crypto project that will yield them long-term gains. The answer is that the combination of both “when” and “where” are equally important factors in determining the success or failure of your investment. Generally, buying into a project when it just launched has the potential to bring greater returns in the long-run, but that comes with its own set of risks. If you don’t have enough knowledge about the project, then you could easily make bad decisions leading to huge losses. On the other hand, waiting until a coin or token has gained traction and established itself in the market can be safer since you have more information available on which to base your decision. In terms of where you should buy from, it’s important to ensure that you use a platform which specializes in cryptocurrency trading. This will ensure that your funds are secure and accessible at all times. It also provides an opportunity for you to investigate different projects before making an investment decision. Researching things like team background and roadmap of any given project can go a long way towards protecting your money from unforeseen losses. It’s also important to consider how well a given cryptocurrency is being adopted by its users prior to investing any funds into it.Cryptocurrency projects tend to succeed because of their user adoption rates, so looking closely at these metrics can give you insight into what kind of return on investment (ROI) you might expect down the line. In conclusion, when deciding whether or not to invest in a particular crypto project, it's important to consider both when and where you are buying from carefully before making any commitments. Doing thorough research and finding reliable sources for insights can help reduce some of the risks associated with crypto investing while improving your chances for

There are certain things which should be considered as being indispensable in Writing a Whitepaper: https://www.wazoplus.com/community-space/post/writing-a-whitepaper-6682700d though, "There's No One Rule to writing a whitepaper".  These dozen rules as I call them are based on two distinct qualities namely; attraction and trust.  The main  purpose of a whitepaper is not just to inform about a project but to build in whosoever is reading it a significant amount of "Trust", that they are able to buy into the vision and future of that project. Below are some of those features I consider, "The Dozen Rule in Writing a Whitepaper You Cannot Ignore" both for investors, token community and blockchain whitepaper writers: 1. Cover/Title Page 2. Table of Content 3. Disclaimer 4. Executive Summary/Abstract 5. Vision 6. Introduction 7. Problem Statement 8. Value Proposition 9. Project Description (About) 10. Tokenomics 11. Roadmap 12. Team & Partners References/Whitepaper's Studied. Below are the Whitepaper's Studied for this research: • MetaGameHub DAO • Somnium Space • The Sandbox • SWEAT Economy • Decentraland Others include:   • Polygon   • Algorand   • Solana   • Arbitrum   • Zilliqa   • Fantom   • PAW   • Harmony DAO. For partnership and collaboration send a DM to any of my social handles below: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang-4b6aba146 Twitter: twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=Ze205jE5MXiFS94G5K5cjw&s=09

Introduction A Whitepaper is a document which introduces, describes and displays the layout and services of a project to the general public, consumers and investors. It is mainly informative rather than suggestive or advisory. However, "there's No One Rule to writing a whitepaper" hence, the different discrepance on 'what is' an 'important section' in writing a whitepaper. Analysing Bitcoin Whitepaper As history tells us, 14 years ago the mystery Satoshi Nakamoto published the first blockchain whitepaper which laid the foundation of all other blockchain - The Bitcoin Whitepaper. The following outlines characterised this whitepaper. They are: • Abstract • Introduction • Transactions • Timestamp server • Proof of Work • Network • Incentive (Tokenomics) • Reclaiming Disk Space • Simplified Payment Verification • Privacy • Calculation • Conclusion • References If you're interested in writing a whitepaper, look out for my next post on "The Dozen  Rule of a Whitepaper You Can't Ignore". For partnership and collaboration send a DM to any of my social handles: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang-4b6aba146 Twitter: twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=Ze205jE5MXiFS94G5K5cjw&s=09

As we celebrate and appreciate the value community managers bring and have brought to the growth of the Web 3 ecosystem, here are "My Top 5 Roles/Qualities of Community Managers in Web 3 Based on Excellent User Experience": 1. They make you Feel at Home: Have you had that feeling of "where on earth am I"? Community Managers are responsible - positively or negatively. These are things "bots" have never achieved in my opinion - making you feel at home. And I felt this at EkoLance. 2. They help Users Navigate Their Way with Ease:  compared to "bots" (I don't have anything against bots, they have their benefits but), community managers help you navigate your way through whatever ecosystem you find yourself in, in an organic way. Great community managers light your eyes with such excitement and blush that you ask: "So, what do I do next?". Two names come to mind here and they are from my teammates at Empowered Blockchain Firm, Chuka Kenzy and Etteyen. 3. Great Community Managers CONNECT YOU with VALUE:  Much more than the product, community managers help you pick the best fit and then with a smile take you to the dressing room and tell you how beautiful you look in that dress. In other words, great community managers Connect Users to Value that fit their needs. 4. Great Community Managers have Empathy:  No one does this better than Prosper Ayere and Emmanuel Temitope at EkoLance. They feel your need and if the solution isn't ready yet, they sell you HOPE like Onyeka Ekwemozor. 5. Great Community Managers Rep The Brand:  With all the talk about user experience the completion and optimum of great community managers is how they rep the brand. You can call it marketing but I call it, "good home service". For collaboration and partnership DM me on any of my social handles: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang-4b6aba146 Twitter: twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=Ze205jE5MXiFS94G5K5cjw&s=09

She stepped into the MerryVerse Metaverse, a dizzying array of virtual worlds populated by different target groups. She was set aback by how avatars guided by AI could move seamlessly from one virtual world to the next. Lucy was that co-mate of John's who was crazy about Narnia as John, the Metaverse. She was a content marketer who interpreted people as prospects and the world a marketplace or a trading chart with two rules only - "take profit or stop loss". This was no different when John took her to MerryVerse Metaverse this weekend. She had an analytic worldview that took in everything like a giant bluesea whale. Here's what she wrote after a few minutes in her journal: Full story here: https://link.medium.com/3kQnzHptPwb (Culled from MerryVerse Metaverse). For collaboration and partnerships, here are my social handles: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang-4b6aba146 Twitter: twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=Ze205jE5MXiFS94G5K5cjw&s=09

This is going to be an honest overview of DeFi and Business with some emphasis on SMEs. And in this article I'll be answering these questions: What is DeFi? When did Finance Begin? Setbacks of Traditional Finance Systems for Businesses Why DeFi? (DeFi to the Rescue!!!) What is DeFi? DeFi simply is optimising the use cases utilities of traditional financial systems using blockchain technology. In other words, it involves everything as regards trade, saving, investment, expenditure, loans, lending and even collaterals being carried out in an easy, decentralised manner. Put differently, DeFi involves YOU, taking back your finances and that of your business(es) from the "opaque, tightly controlled", and annoying bottlenecks of traditional finance systems (central banks, SEC & Federal Reserve System) into your hands, as you want it. Before you ask How? Let's answer the question of how we got here in the first place. Read the full story here: https://link.medium.com/ERqfEtDmPwb For collaboration and partnerships DM me on my social handles LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang-4b6aba146 Twitter: twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=Ze205jE5MXiFS94G5K5cjw&s=09

It is "in the last 20 years" from Kendall Lavaque’s perspective, "a new type of economy has been emerging: the creator economy", At the same time Christian Andrew says, "the media & entertainment industry has evolved significantly". However, there is a huge difference between these two: the creator economy and the emerging creator economy. While the former consists of intermediaries known as gatekeepers such as YouTube & Tik Tok, the latter refers to an economy which is based on a new tech known as blockchain with the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This paper focuses on the latter but, first, we’ll take a cursory look at the creator economy. Creator Economy here will be construed as all web 2 patterns of creation. According to CB Insight in their newsletter, The Creator Economy Explained: How Companies Are Transforming The Self-Monetization Boom,  "The creator economy refers to the numerous businesses built by independent creators, from vloggers to influencers to writers, to monetize themselves, their skills, or their creations. It also encompasses the companies serving these creators, from content creation tools to analytics platforms. " Find here: https://link.medium.com/EypIINDNIwb (Culled from: NFTs : The Emerging Creator Economy) For collaboration and partnerships DM me on any of my social handles. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=j7uzUqhL1ealAY2y0rE9wQ&s=09

Yesterday, we looked at one of the magic creator tools in The Sandbox Metaverse which is, The Sandbox Game Maker. But there's yet another, Vox Edit. Vox Edit Vox Edit is a NFT creator where you can create your own personalised vox models. It has an interface that functions like Photoshop. Kudos to your graphic design skills.  So what's the magic of vox edit? If on your Sandbox Maker you can't find characters you want in the experience you're creating, you can create your own models here like a dinosaur, sharp toothed T-rex and the list just goes on and on. Also, you can export your creations made in Vox Edit to the marketplace. Your creations are actual NFTs and the process is seamlessly simple and easy. For more learning experience on how to make use of The Sandbox and it's Magic Creator Tools, look up tutorials on YouTube and have a safe flight Into the Metaverse☺️ For partnerships and collaborations send a DM to any of my social handles listed below:👇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=j7uzUqhL1ealAY2y0rE9wQ&s=09

A Metaverse for Kids doesn't require so many complex things and these are the tricks that The Sandbox offers in its hat - a magic box which can create anything you imagine, anything! So, here's a little exercise I'll guide you through: Close your eyes for a moment and imagine all the beautiful adventures you'd want to go on, places you'd want to visit. Paint a picture of it if you can because I'm going to introduce to you two Creators of The Sandbox who will give their powers to you: Are you ready? The Sandbox Magic Creator Tools The Sandbox Maker Keep in mind I mentioned earlier that creation on the Sandbox Metaverse is made up of special boxes known as voxes. Remember? Sandbox Maker is the world building maker on The Sandbox where you can create your experiences, worlds, scenes, kingdoms, adventures and fantasies. At the bottom of the Sandbox Maker is an inventory to build whatever you'd want. These assets are made up of voxels. The main point of The Sandbox is to create quests or what you'd call adventures. Kids love adventures. But the fun is not over. There's yet one more treasure that hasn't been revealed. For partnerships and collaborations send a DM to any of my social handles listed below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=j7uzUqhL1ealAY2y0rE9wQ&s=09 I know you want to hit the Like button, it's just below 👇

In response to a query on a recent post I published on Wazoplus Community, "Starting Your Journey in The Sandbox" (https://www.wazoplus.com/community-space/post/starting-your-sandbox-journey-a009bf73), here are some use cases of The Sandbox you either knew or probably didn't: 1. Building Large Landscapes: due to a land area of 1x1 cell which is 92x92 metres, the Sandbox is larger than it's decentralised developer built "16x16 metres" Decentraland. As a result you can build a large experience. 2. Market NFTs: With Vox Edit which enables you to create vox models which weren't on the Sandbox Maker, you can in turn flick and flex, advertise and sell NFTs on the Sandbox. 3. Quests: You can play or create quests (gaming experiences) on the Sandbox. Its two magic creators; the Sandbox Maker and Vox Edit facilitate this process and integrates a gaming experience you love. Other use cases abound but these are a few. For partnerships and collaborations send a DM to any of my social handles listed below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=j7uzUqhL1ealAY2y0rE9wQ&s=09 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=j7uzUqhL1ealAY2y0rE9wQ&s=09

You've got to check this out! Your journey is not complete till you experience your experiences and that's why I share with you 3 starters to get into The Sandbox. Step 1: Set up your Wallet Step 2: Download The Sandbox Game Maker to your PC. Step 3: Download Vox Edit to your PC. You're good to go. Enjoy your Metaverse Experience in The Sandbox and share in the comment section. Have a great weekend.   

Eureka Eureka Eureka like Archimedes, I found it! 365 Days of research on... It's quite a season after the advent of blockchain and many many more still can't identify a single use case for this nascent tech except cryptocurrencies. Well, if you fall into this category why don't you join me as I take you on an adventure Into the Metaverse for Kids. As a sequel to my article yesterday "A Metaverse for Kids", we add an interesting virtual world to the bouquet - The Sandbox. If you read it, you should have your fantasies drooling for the various experiences you can create. So, what's The Sandbox? Into the Metaverse: The Sandbox The Sandbox is a non-programmable 92×92metres virtual world on the Metaverse where anyone sophisticated or lay can create experiences, even an 8-year old. Creating experiences on the Sandbox is made possible by small boxes known as "voxes". With voxes, immersive 3D aesthetics are made possible. The interface of this Metaverse is one akin to the Minecraft Xbox. Indeed anyone can build on the Sandbox, the little ones not left out. Its user-friendly interface and adaptive tools make it so simple. From offices, to beach parties and shopping malls, Sandbox is that place your toy playbook comes to life. However, creation on the Sandbox is made possible by two great inventions. Join me morrow and I'll not just TELL but SHOW YOU what they are. For partnership and collaboration DM me on my handles below LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zest_Trillions?t=rjbsiNN5HDhgQ8Q5uy_NXw&s=09 Wait a minute! Have you clicked the LIKE button?

Intro As a kid my parents got me this large bag. While the colours in it looked like candies they were actually blocks of different sizes and shapes, cubicle, rectangular, shoe shaped too. I never played Minecraft Xbox before but the aesthetics and joy of creating something with these colorful pieces each time was overwhelming. My favourite blockpiece was the one with little wheels adapted to its sides. I'd design pickups or a gigantic mobile tower like the London decked vehicles I saw on T.V. Oh, what glee! These pictures still fill my thoughts today as I relish the fantasies of one virtual world in the Metaverse -The Sandbox. What's the Sandbox? I call it, "The Metaverse for Kids". Follow me tomorrow as I take you Into the Metaverse for Kids! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-inyang- Twitter: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_banners/2951215611/1515870516/1080x360

Opening the Metaverse: Are We There Yet? The past two years has experienced a certain buzzword by those in the blockchain ecosystem, and that word is, The Open Metaverse or Metaverse for short. Those of us who have heard of its tempting promises and imagery as a paradise of virtual experiences that transcends the three dimensional quantities of distance, time and space have since now asked of this pilgrimage: Are We There Yet?  And if you are still approaching the light of what the metaverse is, yes, I'll gladly take you on  a detour to the genesis: What is the Metaverse? The Open Metaverse: A Creator's Perspective Imagine a world where all the likes and comments you get on Instagram, Facebook etc become experiences and not just that but having every post you make patented as a token. In other words, you get paid royalties for how your content is used. These are just a sneak peek into what the metaverse is. In vivid terms according to Tech Target it is, "a single, shared, immersive, persistent, 3D virtual space where humans experience life in ways they could not in the physical world".  It is also called the next evolution of the internet  which is why it's also linked with the name - Web 3. I dare say, it is the front-end of how we'll start engaging with the web. Yet and again it pops up: Are We There Yet? Are We There Yet? Devs and Creators alike look forward to when every post you make whether graphic or written become utility tokens or NFTs which you own through identities (i.e wallets) which you have created. But, are we there yet? Without much ado, I would say that the road to the metaverse is a journey and not a destination. At the moment, we are at its first milestone which is Investing and Building Infrastructure. This accounts for why investors currently scamper for land in the 1x1 cells of 16x16 meters Decentraland at a high price. However, virtual worlds like Decentraland on the Metaverse presents itself as the most decentralis