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Some say Crypto is a scam. Others swear it"s a breakthrough technology. But which is it? Join us, as we explore Crypto in real life (IRL). afolabio.substack.com

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Ep 35. Pay like you email

Crypto IRL ·

2021/10/04

Last week, I scored a personal win. I deadlifted 405 lbs!I remember when I was first struggling to deadlift just the 45lb bar. Now I have lifted 9x that! But it was not smooth sailing. I tried and failed to lift 405lbs at least 5 times over the past month. Truth is, I was intimidated. My mindset was my weak point not my body. I love doing things which I did not think I could do…but it’s not easy. This growth mindset also translates into other spheres of life. I started my career as a chemical

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Ep 34. The Rising Sun

Crypto IRL ·

2021/09/12

It only took 5 years. But, I finally did it! I visited the Big Bend National Park over the Labor Day weekend. The park is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and it has well preserved dinosaur fossils. The rivers carved temple-like canyons in the ancient limestone and the night skies are as dark as coal but spectacularly set alight by shooting stars. It was peaceful and blissful….and yes there is a crypto connection, stay with me. If only the mountains could talk. They might tell stories of

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11:10

Ep 33. Culture eats Finance

Crypto IRL ·

2021/08/30

They say history does not repeat itself but it rhymes. Today, Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I have gone through a couple hurricanes, they can be awfully devastating. Ida seems particularly nasty. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted. For this week’s episode, I’m taking a deeper look at 3 stories and not the usual 5. I think you will enjoy it. Let me know what you think. NEWS1. Culture eats finance?* Visa dropped $150,000 on an NFT

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Ep 32. Lightning: life or death?

Crypto IRL ·

2021/08/22

This weekend, Warri, a city I grew up in crowned a new king. I loved seeing the pomp and tradition on display. The new king is just 37 years old, very young in a country where monarchs are often crowned in their 50s through 70s. His speech spoke of history, inclusion and ambition. Hmm, that word: ambition. Friends, I have lots of ideas about topics to explore and share with you. But my time is limited. I am looking for someone to join the 5x5 Crypto team so we can go further faster. Requirements:*

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10:51

Ep. 31: Banking the Other Half

Crypto IRL ·

2021/08/09

Hey y’all! Today we are doing a special edition exploring the opportunity for crypto in the developing world. This is a topic close to my heart as I was born in Nigeria. I have been fortunate to have lived and worked in Africa, Europe and North America. This has given me a perspective on how different and similar we all are. When it comes down to it, people want to create a good life for themselves and their families. However, situations vary greatly within and across countries. This brings me to

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Ep 30. Crypto 200M users!

Crypto IRL ·

2021/08/01

Thrilling weekHey y’all! I love the Olympics. I admire the passion, discipline and resilience to win. There have been so many triumphs and disappointments. I particularly enjoyed seeing Philippines and Bermuda win their first gold medals EVER. What a thrill! It’s also been a thrilling week in crypto as bitcoin price rebounded to $42k. I’m almost kinda famousI recently appeared on the Citizens of Blockchain podcast. I got to share my “come to crypto” story. I also discussed crypto in Nigeria vs US,

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Ep 29. I'm back!

Crypto IRL ·

2021/07/26

I’m back! I took a couple weeks off to recharge. I surprised my wife with a beach getaway to the Caribbean. It was sunny, sandy and so much fun. Unfortunately, I got pretty sick on our last full day. Thankfully I’m fully vaccinated and it wasn’t COVID. My doctor urged me to go straight from the airport to urgent care. It was pretty gnarly but I’m finally feeling better now. I’ve missed y’all. What have you been up to? How has your summer been? Crypto never sleeps. While I was laying low, crypto kept

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Ep 28. Taproot + Texas - China = ?

Crypto IRL ·

2021/06/20

Time flies when you are having have fun. It’s been about 6 months since I wrote my first newsletter. I’ve learned a lot. I hope you have too. If there is anything that’s you on your mind - just go for it AND stick to it. Now that we have gotten the pep talk out of the way, let’s dive into key developments this week. News1. Bitcoin Taproot upgrade: More DeFi?* It’s going to be easier to build financial services on Bitcoin. Now it’s up to developers and entrepreneurs to make it happen * Right now, a

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10:38

What crypto consumers want?

Crypto IRL ·

2021/06/20

This is a special edition of 5x5 Crypto News. I hope you enjoy it. As always I welcome your feedback. They say curiosity killed the cat. Fortunately, I’m not a feline. Ha! Jokes aside, my mind is frequently buzzing with questions. Lately, I have been thinking about the future of cryptocurrency exchanges. Why do people choose certain exchanges but not others? Would consumers be happy to access cryptocurrencies through banks? I conducted a survey to answer these and other questions. Here are the key

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Ep 27. Bitcoin 2021: What I learned? (Part 2 of 2)

Crypto IRL ·

2021/06/14

This is a special edition of the 5x5 Crypto News focused on the Bitcoin 2021 conference.Last weekend, I attended the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami. My goal was to learn and connect. I figured I could watch the presentations on YouTube on my own time but I could not recreate the networking opportunity. Therefore, I focused on walking around the exhibition hall and connecting with companies and people. I found myself chatting with NFT creators on the beach and hobnobbing with newbies and VCs alike

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Ep 26. Bitcoin 2021: First impressions (Part 1 of 2)

Crypto IRL ·

2021/06/14

This is a special edition of the 5x5 Crypto News focused on the Bitcoin 2021 conference.Last weekend, I attended the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami. I’m new to this space so I figured it would be a great way to learn and connect with others. This is an attempt to capture some of my thoughts. This is the first in a 2-part series. This piece will focus on general observations, the next piece will address some of my learnings. First things first, I did not know what to expect. Bitcoiners have been

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Ep 25. Red, white and blue

Crypto IRL ·

2021/05/31

It’s Memorial Day weekend. This is a time for somber reflection. Thank you to all who gallantly serve in the military. My thoughts are particularly with the families of those who are deployed and those who fell in the line of duty. One of my buddies is a captain in the US Air Force. He grew up as an army brat. His family frequently relocated to US military bases across the Lower 48 and in different countries. I imagine sending money across countries was an ordeal. The legacy financial system is slow

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Ep 24. Blessing in disguise

Crypto IRL ·

2021/05/23

I hope you got a slice or two. Yesterday was Bitcoin Pizza Day. On May 22 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz bought 2 Papa John’s pizzas with 10,000 bitcoin. It was the first commercial transaction with bitcoin. Today, those pizzas would be valued at $333M. That’s a pretty penny per slice. Crypto enthusiasts celebrate the day by chowing down on pizza. Unfortunately, my allergies have been in over-drive so it’s been a soup and sleep kinda weekend for me….still I got in one slice :-)This was a turbulent week for

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Ep 23. Crypto: Force for good?

Crypto IRL ·

2021/05/16

This week I spent some time with family. We had lots of great conversations. I was persuaded to change my position on a couple topics. This led me to reflect on the importance of being open-minded and willing to adjust views when presented with new evidence. The tragedy is that many people miss the advent of new technology or new ideas because of their mindset. In 1995, Bill Gates famously said that the internet was a passing fad. Can you imagine your life without the internet today? I can’t. News1

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Ep 22. Bitcoin showers anyone?

Crypto IRL ·

2021/05/08

Mayday! Mayday! We have a situation. Crypto continues to move at the speed of light. Also, it’s May already! There’s still time to hit the gym to get that summer bod. Get it.This week, a lot of the developments point to the continued maturation of the sector. Obviously, there is still a long way to go but let’s celebrate the progress. In the explore section we introduce a set-up that enables you to earn bitcoin while taking a hot shower. Intrigued? Let’s go.News1. Galaxy Digital buys BitGo for

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Ep 21. Blockchain for good & gold

Crypto IRL ·

2021/05/02

Spring is upon us! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and allergies are in season. (Sneeze!) This week I gave a Blockchain 101 presentation for an Austin-based company. It was great discussing what blockchain is and how it could impact a variety of industries. I’m super pumped about the future. What a great time to be alive! This edition, I’ve introduced a new section called “Question of the week” where I address a reader’s question. Keep the texts and emails coming, let me know what’s on your

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6:13

Ep 20. Rich people problems

Crypto IRL ·

2021/04/24

Woohoo! This is my 20th edition! I started writing on a whim without a plan. I knew I wanted to learn more about crypto and share with others interested and so I just started. Thanks for coming along on this ride. Be sure to invite others who might get a kick out of this too. There is room at the table. Quick rant: I intentionally do not spend a lot of time talking about the price of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Developments in this ecosystem are going to transform our lives, the products we

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Ep 19. Big sell off!

Crypto IRL ·

2021/04/18

Mid April usually means one thing tax day. This year, the IRS has postponed the deadline by a month. Get on it if you are running behind! This year, mid April is all about COVID vaccines. Good news is that I’ve now received my second dose of the COVID vaccine. Bad news is that I’m feeling a bit under the weather. Instead of preparing a separate issue for the “Explore” section, this week, I touch on two topics that have been on my mind. Let me know which one you think I should do a deep dive on next

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Ep. 18. Monster in waiting

Crypto IRL ·

2021/04/12

I hope you had a great week. It’s been sunny in Texas, almost feels like summer is here. Meanwhile, the crypto news cycle continues heating up. Next week is the much anticipated Coinbase IPO. But first let’s dive into some highlights from last week. As always, I look forward to your feedback. Let’s go. News* Coinbase had a monster Q1* Coinbase reported 56M users and 11% of all crypto assets are on their platform (both retail and institutions). Some analysts have upgraded their valuations over $100B

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Bitcoin Billionaires: Book review

Crypto IRL ·

2021/04/08

Today, I am doing a special session. It’s a review of a book called Bitcoin Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. Accessibility: ALearning: AEnjoyment: A OverviewBitcoin Billionaires is one of those books you could see being made into a movie. It’s not that far fetched given that the author, Ben Mezrich, also wrote the award winning “Social Network”, the movie about Facebook. In some ways, it feels like Bitcoin Billionaires continues that story except the focus is now shifted to the Winklevoss Twins. Tyler

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