Over the past few centuries, America has subjected Black Americans to countless inhibitory tactics, stunting the growth of generations to come. American institutions used everything from financial to educational discrimination to strip Blacks of any chance at opportunity. Fortunately, there is now financial technology that bypasses these old institutional gatekeepers. In particular, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, andContinueContinue reading “Black Americans can obtain generational wealth through cryptocurrencies”
Author Archives: Jovaughn Brown
Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology
One of the most popular NFT marketplaces on the Tezos blockchain, Hic et Nunc (HEN), randomly disappeared from the Internet recently. Its disappearance sparked some confusion and worry over what happens to everyone’s assets who used the marketplace. And for that reason, the discontinuation of HEN provides a great learning opportunity on how Web 3.0ContinueContinue reading “Hic et Nunc is a lesson on Web 3.0 technology”
Memecoins like SHIB might be good for crypto
Over the past week, the memecoin market has been pumping hard, with Shibu Inu coin ($SHIB) leading the pack. SHIB is another “dog coin” similar to the infamous Dogecoin ($DOGE), which saw its own pump earlier this year. When memecoins skyrocket like this, it causes a lot of controversy within the crypto space. While someContinueContinue reading “Memecoins like SHIB might be good for crypto”
What is the Metaverse?
In Neal Stephenson’s 1992 book Snow Crash, he imagines a world where society largely exists within a virtual realm which he christens “the Metaverse”. People access the Metaverse through virtual reality (VR) headsets, and once in, they enter a completely digital urban world that behaves much like the “real” world in terms of how people useContinueContinue reading “What is the Metaverse?”
Facebook’s outage is a reminder of why we need decentralization
A couple of weeks ago, the Internet was in an uproar as Facebook and its subsidiary apps Instagram and WhatsApp were down for most of the day. While frustrating for most, it became a moment of clarity for all who frequent these platforms. All the while, users began migrating to other social platforms such asContinueContinue reading “Facebook’s outage is a reminder of why we need decentralization”
Afrocrypto: Present and Future
Welcome to Afrocrypto and thank you for taking the time to read this introductory post. In this post I’ll explain what Afrocrypto is and what I hope to accomplish with it. First, a definition of “Afrocrypto” AFRO – This word represents much more than a fabulous hairstyle. It represents me and the diversity I hope toContinueContinue reading “Afrocrypto: Present and Future”
School Fun Day
We hosted our fifth annual School Fun Day last week Wednesday, and it was such a fun time with our students’ families and friends. Want to join the Stratford family? GET IN TOUCH!
Mission Statement
Ever since Stratford first opened its doors, our mission has been to provide the absolute best learning environment, coupled with educators who care and who are amongst the most highly qualified in their field. We equip your children for their chosen field of study and careers with lifelong learning skills. Want to join the StratfordContinueContinue reading “Mission Statement”
Everything You Need to Know About Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
The impact that the Ethereum blockchain has had on the blockchain and crypto industries cannot go understated. Operating as a “world computer,” Ethereum enables the use of smart contracts, which allow decentralized applications (DApps) to be built. Smart Contracts have evolved over the last few years to spawn an entirely new set of financial protocolsContinueContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Decentralized Finance (DeFi)”
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Their Use Cases
In 2017, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies first started dominating the mainstream news as each of these assets reached incredible highs. Now, a new trend to come out of the crypto space is creating the same degree of media attention. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs for short, are turning people into millionaires overnight. But what exactly are NFTs,ContinueContinue reading “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Their Use Cases”
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