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Calm voice in Web3. Culture + clarity over chaos. I explain crypto like you’re my cousin.

Joined November 2019
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We’ve explained crypto like it’s only for devs. Used language that makes people feel like outsiders. Told folks to “DYOR” while giving them whitepapers full of high-industry language. 😵‍💫 I don’t think people are TOO SLOW FOR CRYPTO. They’re just not spoken to in the right language. That’s why I make content that: – Explains Web3 like you’re my cousin – Brings culture & emotion into the space – Doesn’t assume everyone’s a tech bro If we want mass adoption, We have to start with mass connection. That’s what I care about ❣️ That’s what I’m building. Hi, I’m Mide. I believe in better crypto culture, real connection, and onboarding the next billion humans into the space. Not just “users.” People. If this resonates, follow me. And if you know someone who’s been curious about Web3 but feels lost or left out Share this with them. You might be the reason they finally feel like they belong. Let’s build something more human. Together. 🕸️❤️
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Thinking out loud about the state of #WEB3 now….
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I agree. Building for the real world requires sitting with the real world longer. Not just user metrics, but real emotions, confusion, and trust gaps.❤️🧠
how can you build for the real world if you have no idea what is happening in the real world?
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Vulnerable post Lately, I’ve been very nervous about the new year. Not in a dramatic way. More like a quiet pressure in my chest that makes me overthink every step I want to take. I’ve realized a lot of my decisions come from one place: seeking safety. Emotional safety. Creative safety. Being able to truly live and make an impact — not just survive. Because I know, deeply, what it feels like to not feel safe, and that’s an unhealthy environment for any human to grow. I’ve also noticed how childlike I can be, How trusting. And I don’t want to lose that by becoming paranoid. So instead, I analyze for safety. Not to harden myself, but to find places where I can be soft safely. That kind of space is rare. And it’s why I deeply appreciate the few people who genuinely try to create safety for others, especially in places where it isn’t common. Even when I don’t directly benefit from it. The feeling it gives isn’t happiness. It’s relief. And I’m learning that safety is what allows so many good things to exist in the first place. Safety is truly a priceless gift. ❤️ I hope one day I’ll look back at this from a calmer, more optimistic place.
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A thread 🧵 👇
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Web3 is often described as “trustless”, you don’t have to trust intermediaries or institutions to verify transactions. That doesn’t mean trust isn’t needed. It simply operates at a different layer.
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Very insightful read. Decentralization isn’t fragmentation. It’s access Putting intelligence in everyone’s hands. I simplified it, but you should read the full piece.!
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Something big just happened in finance: A very traditional investment product moved onto the blockchain… quietly. And if you don’t know what “Wall Street–level” means, let me explain it in simple language before we unpack what this means 🧵👇
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It’s the kind of investment product banks, corporations, and wealthy people normally use not something the average person ever gets access to. So the fact that this kind of product is now being rebuilt on blockchain rails… that’s a very big deal. Let’s slow it down. 👇
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Hi, I’m Mide.💕 I explain Web3 in a way real people can understand, with culture, clarity, and human context.
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Crypto Keeps Crashing — What’s Really Going On?👀
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Crypto didn’t just “dip.” It fell hard across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most major tokens. A lot of people genuinely don’t understand why. So let’s talk about it simply, in plain human language.
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Traditional finance is already using blockchain today. A new Forbes analysis just confirmed it and the details are interesting. 👇✨
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Big financial companies like @BlackRock and @StateStreet are using blockchain to fix old money systems that are slow and full of paper. Web3 isn’t replacing anything it’s helping everything work faster and better. For everyday people, this could mean: - faster business approvals - cheaper cross-border payments - easier access to global money - less stress and paperwork This is real-world use!
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Cloudflare went down… and it took parts of Web3 with it. 🙃 It made me rethink a few things. The last slide is the part I really want you to read.❤️
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Crypto just hit $4 trillion. And I just hit 2,000 followers on Instagram all from breaking down Web3 in a way anyone can understand. My goal is simple: make this space less confusing, more human, and safe enough for everyday people to join. If Web3 is going to onboard the next billion users, education + heart + clarity matter. I’m grateful to be contributing my small part.
Crypto just hit $4 trillion. But very few people are talking about what it actually means. Read this real quick 👇
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Crypto just hit $4 trillion. But very few people are talking about what it actually means. Read this real quick 👇
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Crypto’s biggest fans aren’t in the US. Here’s the part most people don’t talk about.👇👀 The last slide is super important ❤️
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Took a long break but I’m back! ❤️✨ Same passion for culture, mass adoption and heart in the web3 space. Update 👇💘
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So bullish on this ✨
We signed up a new user today who has been investing in crypto for over a decade and lost funds in Mt. Gox, but still only uses centralized exchanges because onchain crypto is even more complex and risky. They instantly understood Oya's value. This is who we're building for.
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You can teach structure. You can’t teach soul, will to grow, or genuine care. Crypto often gets reduced to numbers and charts. But if you look closely, the real value lives in the intangibles , the passion, the nurturing, the people.
Asked a few companies how they hire FDEs (forward deployed engineers). Head this article from @alexandr_wang referenced a few times as what worked well:
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Been juggling cute little side quests, public speaking, presentations… the whole works. Just keeping busy while I wait for the next big chapter to unfold. ✨
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Happy birthday ETHerum ✨
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Even in 2025, scams are evolving faster than education. It’s why I care so much about fixing culture and making crypto easy for normies to understand👇
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