I am an unapologetic crypto nerd. Based in Africa, I use my voice and platform to spotlight blockchain innovation, crypto adoption, and financial empowerment across the continent. Through Psalm the Crypto Nerd, I break down complex web3 concepts into real, relatable stories – from DeFi to NFTs, from Bitcoin to local blockchain use cases in Nigeria and beyond. Whether you're a beginner or a degen, my goal is to help you learn, earn, and grow in the crypto world with an African perspective.
26 Aug 2025 2 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
It feels like the real “altcoin season” isn’t happening yet because the market is waiting for clear, regulated entry points, namely ETFs. The SEC has recently put out guidance that could speed how crypto ETFs get reviewed, which is a real change from...
25 Aug 2025 1 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
It’s funny how life flips. A few years back, nobody would have imagined the Trumps, a family so tied to old money, golf courses, and banks, would turn into loud ambassadors for crypto. But when the banks closed their doors on them after January 6, th...
25 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
Sometimes the most important things in crypto don’t make headlines, and merged mining is one of them. I know it sounds technical, but the idea is actually pretty straightforward. When miners secure Bitcoin, that same proof of work can also secure ano...
24 Aug 2025 4 minute read 2 comments PsalmistAllegro
I love the idea of “community-owned finance.” It felt fresh. It felt fair. Then reality set in. Proposal after proposal. Discord pings at odd hours. Long forum threads that read like legal documents. It might surprise you, but the biggest risk I keep...
23 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
The way I see it, DeFi has reached a point where it’s no longer just about smart contracts and liquidity pools. It’s starting to look more like the early days of crypto exchanges when they went from being simple marketplaces into full-blown brands. B...
22 Aug 2025 1 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
Today didn’t feel like just another market day. You could sense the mood shift the moment Powell opened his mouth at Jackson Hole. For months he’s been beating the drum of “higher for longer,” and everyone had accepted it. But this time, he tilted th...
22 Aug 2025 2 minute read 1 comment PsalmistAllegro
When a company decides to put Bitcoin on its balance sheet, it’s never just about numbers. It’s also about perception. The way people understand that move can be just as powerful as the Bitcoin itself. That’s something I think many businesses underes...
21 Aug 2025 2 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
There’s so much economic potential in Latin America, but the flow of capital doesn’t always reach where it should. Businesses with good ideas struggle to raise money, investors often can’t access opportunities beyond their immediate networks, and ord...
21 Aug 2025 2 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
I think what Grvt just pulled off might end up being more important than people realize. It’s the first time I’ve seen an exchange take something usually reserved for big institutions, market making, and hand it back to regular traders. Maybe it won’...
20 Aug 2025 2 minute read 0 comments PsalmistAllegro
The headlines made it sound like the sky was falling: almost a billion dollars left Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in just twenty-four hours. To some people, that looks like panic. To me, it looks like strategy. Here’s the picture. On August 19th, Bitcoin...
