After a 1-hear hiatus, it feels good to be back with a new podcast episode. I come bearing 3 fintech lessons I learned during my hiatus that will hopefully help you start improving your finances with the right kind of fintech apps. 

In this episode, I also shared the new changes to The FintechX. Say hello to bitcoin! Expect to listen to more bitcoin-related content on the podcast.

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Proceeds go into testing more Fintech apps and purchasing podcast equipment to improve the quality of the podcast.

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Listen to the previous episode

Getting Started with & Exploring the Potentials of NFTs with David Adamu (afrogodd) >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/Getting-Started-with--Exploring-the-Potentials-of-NFTs-with-David-Adamu-afrogodd-e16rn03

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NFTs or Non-fungible Tokens have gone mainstream. And with reports of several people raking in hundreds and thousands of dollars either as NFT artists or collectors, I don't think this hype is going to slow down any time soon. 

If you're looking for a way you can hop on the NFT train as an artist or a collector to diversify your portfolio and create another source of income, then you'd love this episode. 

In this episode, I interviewed digital artist and product designer, David Adamu. He shared his process on how he started his journey through the world of NFTs and how you can get started too. He didn't hold back any detail from the marketplaces to try out, the fees you're expected to pay and the opportunities available to us millennials and GenZs. 

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Follow David on Twitter 👉 @afrogodd and on Instagram 👉 @afrogodd 

Check out David's NFTs on Opensea 👉 https://opensea.io/dayveadams?identifier=dayveadams&tab=created

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NFT Marketplaces

👉 Opensea

👉 Rarible

👉 Foundation

👉 KnownOrigin

👉 Super Rare

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Types of NFTs

👉 Profile Picture NFTs (PFT)

👉 Generative NFTs

👉 One-on-ones

👉 Photography NFTs

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Angels of Aether 👉 https://opensea.io/collection/angels-of-aether

Axie Infinity 👉 https://axieinfinity.com/

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Listen to the previous episode 

Exploring DeFi, NFTs, and Cardano with TK >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/Exploring-DeFi--NFTs--and-Cardano-with-TK-e168os4

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The time has come for us to start thinking of diversifying our investments to the decentralized space. 

In this episode, I interviewed my friend, TK. He shared his insights into the decentralized finance space, NFTs and Cardano (his favorite) and how to get into the space. 

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Follow TK on Twitter 👉 @rawkettk

TK's Article on NFTs 👉 Its NFT Season: But What the Hell Is It? (https://bit.ly/395QNFT)

TK's Blog  👉 https://tkprincewill.medium.com

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What we use to buy Cardano in Nigeria

Bundle 👉 (Use my referral link and specify my username @maryimasuen and get N500 for free: https://referral.bundle.africa/34ru)

Binance 👉 https://www.binance.com/en

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NFT Marketplaces

👉 Opensea

👉 Rarible

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NFT Projects

👉 RealFevr

👉 NBA Top Shot

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Terms used on this episode 👉 Click Here

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Listen to the previous episode 👉 The Story Behind Bitnob + Investing In And Learning About Cryptocurrency As A Newbie Or Skeptic With Bernard Parah, CEO Of Bitnob >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/The-Story-Behind-Bitnob--Investing-In-And-Learning-About-Cryptocurrency-As-A-Newbie-Or-Skeptic-With-Bernard-Parah--CEO-Of-Bitnob-e1568jf

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I got the opportunity to interview Bernard Parah, CEO of Bitnob. 

In this episode Bernard spoke about the beginnings of Bitnob and their unique system. He also gave us a hint of what Bitnob is working on for businesses (you'd probably wouldn't hear that anywhere else). 

Bernard also shared tips newbie cryptocurrency investors and skeptics would find helpful when delving into the world of cryptocurrency investment. 

Make sure you listen to the end for Bernard's life lesson. It's unlike anything you've ever heard before, I promise 😂

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👉 Bitnob >> https://bitnob.com/

👉 My Bitnob Referral Code >> 8d19f0ce

👉 Bitnob's Twitter >> https://twitter.com/Bitnob_official/

👉 Bitnob's Telegram Community >> https://t.me/bitnobles

👉 Ovvar (the voucher system you use to fund your bitnob wallet) >> https://ovvar.com

👉 Andreas Antonopoulos' YouTube Channel >> https://www.youtube.com/user/aantonop

👉 Introduction to Digital Currencies, University of Nicosia (taught by Andreas Antonopoulos) >> https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/free-mooc/#tab-dfin-511

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👉 A Quick Review of Bitnob (+ Investing in Bitcoin) >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/A-Quick-Review-of-Bitnob--Investing-in-Bitcoin-eu485q

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Follow Bernard Parah on Twitter 👉 @bernard_parah

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In this episode, I give you my review of Bitnob. Bitnob is an app that allows you to save and invest in bitcoin. I go into my experience of the app from the point of checking the app on the app store all the way to funding my dollar and bitcoin wallets and creating a bitcoin savings plan. 

You'll also learn my perspective of the "Crypto Ban" in Nigeria and how Bitnob was able to find a way to go around the "Crypto Ban" (which I think is pure genius)

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💜 Drop a tip and get the April edition of the FintechX Digest 💜

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👉 Bitnob >> https://bitnob.com/

👉 My Bitnob Referral Code >> 8d19f0ce

👉 Bitnob video I saw on Bitnob's Twitter page >> https://twitter.com/Bitnob_official/status/1370463091377442821?s=19

👉 Bitnob's Twitter >> https://twitter.com/Bitnob_official/

👉 Bitnob's Telegram Community >> https://t.me/bitnobles

👉 The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) circular prohibiting banks from facilitating crypto-related payments>> https://www.cbn.gov.ng/Out/2021/CCD/Letter%20on%20Crypto.pdf

👉 Ovvar >> https://ovvar.com

👉 Get your Ovvar voucher from Paystack >> https://paystack.shop/ovvar-vouchers

👉 Get your Ovvar voucher from Flutterwave >> https://flutterwave.com/store/hldistributionenterprise

👉 Remitano >> https://remitano.com/

👉 Luno >> https://www.luno.com/

👉 Quidax >> https://www.quidax.com/

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Alternative ways to save in dollars:

👉 Save in dollar with Rise >> https://rise.capital/

👉 Save in dollar with PiggyVest using the Flex Dollar feature. You can get PiggyVest here >> https://bit.ly/piggyvestmary

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👉 Haven't listened to how I saved almost half a million in 16 months on PiggyVest yet? Click here to listen to the episode >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/How-I-Saved-Almost-Half-A-Million-Naira-in-PiggyVest-in-16-Months-etbnjl 

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Yes, I saved almost half a million naira in PiggyVest and I spill the beans on how exactly I did it. Plus, I'll be exposing what you should look out for when you come across clickbait in finance-related content. Think the title of this episode is clickbait? There's only one way to find out 😏 

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👉 Ayo Akintola's tweet which PiggyVest shared (original source of the audio that was featured in this episode) >> https://twitter.com/AyAkinola/status/1368132559851421696 

👉 Don't have PiggyVest? Click here to register and earn a bonus of N1000 on the app >> https://bit.ly/piggyvestmary 

👉 New to PiggyVest? Here's a quick tour of the PiggyVest app >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/A-Quick-Tour-of-Saving-and-Investing-with-PiggyVest--Review-from-New--Long-Time-PiggyVest-Users-ecvin3 

👉 Haven't listened to what's coming up in Season 2 yet? Click here to listen to the episode >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/Personal-Finance-is-Personal-Whats-Happening-on-Season-2-of-The-FintechX-eqmhe3 

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Proceeds go into testing more Fintech apps and purchasing podcast equipment to improve the quality of the podcast. 

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2! 

I did a lot of thinking about The FintechX Podcast when I went on my long mental health break. I became more aware that although it's good to know about what's happening in the Fintech industry, it's more important to have a better understanding of how to manage your finances and then learn about the fintech app and the right mindset to help you acquiring, managing and growing your wealth.  

Personal finance is a personal journey and I want to help you get started in your journey. I also drop some really helpful gems to the episode as well. 

Click here to listen to the podcast episode I did on PiggyVest featuring Anosi Olumekor: https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/A-Quick-Tour-of-Saving-and-Investing-with-PiggyVest--Review-from-New--Long-Time-PiggyVest-Users-ecvin3 

Enjoy! 

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Your voice message will be featured in the next episode.

Maybe you've been planning to buy foreign stock but it seems like the coronavirus pandemic has spoilt all your plans...or has it? In this episode I talk about whether now is a good time to invest in stock and which Fintech platforms make it easy to invest right from the comfort of you home. 

Links to what was mentioned on the show:

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Send a Voice message through Anchor.fm or record your voice and send it on Instagram using the handle @theFintechX as a DM. Your voice message will be featured in the next episode.

PiggyVest is a popular savings app in Nigeria. In this episode I show you around the app. You'll also get to hear my review of PiggyVest as a new user. My friend Anosi Olumekor will also share her experience with PiggyVest. She has been using the app for 2 years. By giving you both perspectives of a new user and a long-time user, you'll get to see how PiggyVest could fit in your kind of lifestyle.

👉 Download this Episode >> https://bit.ly/FintechX-S1Ep6

👉 Don't have PiggyVest? Click here to register and earn a bonus of N1000 on the app >> https://bit.ly/piggyvestmary

👉 Haven't listened to Episode 5 yet? Click here to listen to the episode >> https://anchor.fm/MaryImasuen/episodes/How-to-Get-Your-Personal-Finance-in-Order-with-Fintech-Part-2-ecl5p3

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