Author(s): Mosadoluwa FasasiAbstract: This study investigates meme coins on the Solana blockchain through the triad lens of culture, economics and technical architecture. Drawing on anthropological frameworks of memetics, market dynamics and network performance data, this research investigates how internet culture materializes into real-world financial instruments and the imp...
Author(s): Anshuman SinghAbstract: While the superiority of language models over traditional search-engines has become clear in recent years, their ‘generativity’ remains a serious concern for policymakers. On the input side, it is generally acknowledged that most large models are trained on unethically sourced data. And on the output side, their tendency to hallucinate an...
Author(s): Okoye Anaetochukwu VincentAbstract: This study investigated the influence of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology on financial intermediation and economic perceptions in Nigeria. Using a survey approach, the research gathered perspectives from various demographic groups. The findings suggested that DeFi platforms hold considera...
Author(s): Harrison ObiefuleAbstract: Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and largest digital economy, stands at a critical juncture in its pursuit of technological advancement, secure governance, and digital sovereignty. As cyber threats intensify and digital dependency on foreign platforms increases, the Nigerian state must reassess its approach to protecting its data, ...