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What the Hell Is the Mar-a-Lago Accord and Why Should You Care?

Šta je, dođavola, Mar-a-Lago sporazum i zašto bi te bilo briga?

¿Qué diablos es el Acuerdo de Mar-a-Lago y por qué debería importarte?

Zer demontre da Mar-a-Lago akordioa eta zergatik axola zaizu?

Qu'est-ce que l'accord de Mar-a-Lago et pourquoi devriez-vous vous en soucier ?

आखिर मार-ए-लागो समझौता क्या है और आपको इसकी परवाह क्यों करनी चाहिए?

Što je, dovraga, sporazum Mar-a-Lago i zašto bi vas bilo briga?

マール・アー・ラーゴ協定とは一体何なのか、そしてなぜ気にする必要があるのか？

Czym do cholery jest porozumienie z Mar-a-Lago i dlaczego powinno cię ono obchodzić?

د مار-ا-لاګو تړون څه شی دی او ولې باید پاملرنه وکړئ؟

Что, черт возьми, такое Соглашение Мар-а-Лаго и почему оно должно вас волновать?

මාර්-අ-ලාගෝ ගිවිසුම යනු කුමක්ද සහ ඔබ ඒ ගැන සැලකිලිමත් විය යුත්තේ ඇයි?

Vad i helvete är Mar-a-Lago-avtalet och varför ska du bry dig?

Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here.
Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here.Use the following sections to tell readers about your startup and get them to vote for you! These questions are designed to help tell readers about your company and vision and you do NOT need to answer all of them. Answer the ones that you feel can provide the most information.Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Wanna use this template? Click here. Hey Hackers! [Insert your Startup name] has been nominated in HackerNoon's Startups of The Year 2024  awards in Lagos, Nigeria. Please vote for us here: [insert URL to startup voting page for your city] [insert URL to startup voting page for your parent industry] [insert URL to startup voting page for your (3) sub industries] Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet [enter your startup’s name] Give us your elevator pitch
Share an image of your startup team, logo, product, etc Building in Lagos How has the startup environment in Lagos presented both advantages and obstacles to your startup's growth? Breaking Away From the Pack What sets your startup apart from others in Lagos? Power to the People How is your startup impacting (or aiming to impact) the lives of the people in Lagos? Crucial Milestone(s) Can you talk about an important milestone that your startup has reached? Perhaps one that convinced you that you’re on the right track. Taking on the Future What are your plans for future growth and expansion? Why we decided to participate in HackerNoon's Startups of The Year awards 1-2 paragraphs answering why you joined SOTY 2024. Final Thoughts Wrap it up in a short 1-2 paragraph conclusion. Vote for us today!  [Insert link to startup voting page for your city, parent industry, or sub industry]. Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here. Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here. Use the following sections to tell readers about your startup and get them to vote for you! These questions are designed to help tell readers about your company and vision and you do NOT need to answer all of them. Answer the ones that you feel can provide the most information. Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here . Startups of The Year 2024 create a brand profile create a brand profile create a brand profile here Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here . here Use the following sections to tell readers about your startup and get them to vote for you! These questions are designed to help tell readers about your company and vision and you do NOT need to answer all of them. Answer the ones that you feel can provide the most information. you do NOT need to answer all of them. Answer the ones that you feel can provide the most information. Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here , here , and here . last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions here here here here here here Wanna use this template? Click here. Wanna use this template? Click here . here Hey Hackers! [Insert your Startup name] has been nominated in HackerNoon's Startups of The Year 2024 awards in Lagos, Nigeria. HackerNoon's Startups of The Year 2024 Please vote for us here: Please vote for us here: [insert URL to startup voting page for your city] [insert URL to startup voting page for your parent industry] [insert URL to startup voting page for your (3) sub industries] Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet [enter your startup’s name] Give us your elevator pitch
Share an image of your startup team, logo, product, etc Give us your elevator pitch Share an image of your startup team, logo, product, etc Give us your elevator pitch Share an image of your startup team, logo, product, etc Building in Lagos How has the startup environment in Lagos presented both advantages and obstacles to your startup's growth? How has the startup environment in Lagos presented both advantages and obstacles to your startup's growth? Breaking Away From the Pack What sets your startup apart from others in Lagos? What sets your startup apart from others in Lagos? Power to the People How is your startup impacting (or aiming to impact) the lives of the people in Lagos? How is your startup impacting (or aiming to impact) the lives of the people in Lagos? Crucial Milestone(s) Can you talk about an important milestone that your startup has reached? Perhaps one that convinced you that you’re on the right track. Can you talk about an important milestone that your startup has reached? Perhaps one that convinced you that you’re on the right track. Taking on the Future What are your plans for future growth and expansion? What are your plans for future growth and expansion? Why we decided to participate in HackerNoon's Startups of The Year awards 1-2 paragraphs answering why you joined SOTY 2024. 1-2 paragraphs answering why you joined SOTY 2024. Final Thoughts Wrap it up in a short 1-2 paragraph conclusion. Wrap it up in a short 1-2 paragraph conclusion. Vote for us today!  [Insert link to startup voting page for your city, parent industry, or sub industry]. Vote for us today!  [Insert link to startup voting page for your city, parent industry, or sub industry].

Startups of The Year 2024: Lagos Startup Interview

Årets startups 2024: Lagos Startup Interview

Startups del año 2024: entrevista a una startup de Lagos

סטארט-אפים של השנה 2024: ראיון סטארט-אפים של לאגוס

2024年のスタートアップ: ラゴスのスタートアップインタビュー

წლის სტარტაპები 2024: ლაგოსის სტარტაპის ინტერვიუ

Стартапи на годината 2024: Интервју за стартување во Лагос

Startups do Ano 2024: Entrevista com Startup de Lagos

Startups of the Year 2024: Lagos Startup Interview

Bilawga Sanadka 2024: Wareysi Bilowga Lagos

Fillesat e Vitit 2024: Intervistë e Lagos Startup

Стартапи 2024 року: інтерв’ю зі стартапами в Лагосі

Welcome to HackerNoon’s interview series, carefully curated by our Editorial team to spotlight bold and disruptive startups in Lagos, Nigeria. If you’ve been nominated, and answer these questions Startups-Of-The-Year create a brand profile here. Howdy Hackers, [Insert your Startup name] has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual awards in Lagos, Nigeria. Startup of the Year Please vote for us here: https://startups.hackernoon.com/africa/africa-lagos-nigeria Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Get to Know [insert your startup name] [insert image of your startup team, logo, product, or office, etc] [1-2 paragraphs answering what your startup is called and give us your elevator pitch] Building in Lagos [ ] 3-5 paragraphs answering: How has the startup environment in Lagos presented both advantages and obstacles to your startup's growth? Breaking Away From the Pack [ ] 2-3 paragraphs answering: What sets your startup apart from others in your Lagos? Power to the People [ ] 2-3 paragraphs answering: How is your startup impacting (or aiming to impact) the lives of the people in Lagos Crucial Milestone(s) [ ] 2-3 paragraphs answering: Can you talk about an important milestone that your startup has reached? Perhaps one that convinced you that you’re on the right track Taking on the Future [ ] 2-3 paragraphs answering: What are your plans for future growth and expansion? Why we decided to participate in HackerNoon's Startup of the Year awards [ ] 1-2 paragraphs answering why you joined Final Thoughts [ ] Wrap it up in a short 1-2 paragraph conclusion Vote for us today! https://startups.hackernoon.com/africa/africa-lagos-nigeria

Startups of the Year: Lagos Startup Interview

ATOLLS OR LAGOON-ISLANDS

Hey Hackers! I’m and I’m the Jimmy Braimah CEO @ Goodtalent. First of all, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the community for recognizing us as the winner of: HackerNoon Startup of the Year 2021: Best Start-up in Lagos, Nigeria (2021) Reporter: What does it mean for you to win this title? HackerNoon For us, this is really awesome. We are thrilled! This shows strong validation from our ecosystem for what we are building at Goodtalent.io How do you or your company intend to embrace the responsibility of this title in 2022? Well, to whom what is given, much is expected right? We will continue to lead from the front, amplifying everything we have done right and ensuring we do more for our superb team and our broader ecosystem What are some of the goals you’re looking forward to accomplishing in 2022 (whether it be through company initiatives or your personal journey)? 2022 will be a very interesting year for Goodtalent. We are democratizing the way companies hire, screen, and pay software engineers globally. We intend to work with quite a number of partners, educate our clients and make it easier and faster for companies to hire the hottest skills on the planet today - engineers! What is something special about you or your company that you’ve rarely had the chance to properly share but really wanted to? (Give this one a proper think, I’ll know if you didn’t!) Hmmm… Well, we are building a company that will be at the forefront of hiring engineers within 1-2 years. We are giving companies a choice to be flexible on their hiring strategy. We all know how startups are losing the “war for engineering talents”, as a result, we are providing the right tools to make it easier for startups with smaller budgets to compete effectively against the larger companies What song or music album are you currently enjoying? Chronic 2001 by DR Dre. They don’t make rap like this anymore. Is there anything else you’d like me to know? It can be anything. From all of us at Goodtalent, we want to say thank you to Hackernoon for this. Thank you for everything that you do! – Team. HackerNoon P.S. If you enjoy getting interviewed (AKA, the ol’ intellectual stimulation, check out some more interviews !) here For more information: Read the FAQs about or . To see all of the winners you may visit , pick any city and view the name that appears at the top. Or follow for posts with the list of names released over the course of the week of February 14, 2022. Startups here here this site this account Thank you to all of our sponsors! We truly appreciate your contribution to the tech world and thus the future! : Startups , , , , , , , , , , Blockster Brex FreeCodeCamp LaunchDarkly Coil Udacity Udemy Vercel Asia Pacific Transgender Network Bybit Everscale Network

Goodtalent is the Startup of the Year in Lagos, Nigeria

One of the main goal behind the micro services, is to build systems or subsystems that are isolated from each other where each of them have a single responsibility and by working together, bigger and more complex systems can be built. In most cases, we need communication between different services. Communication should be done in a resilient and fault tolerant way. It is important to take care of cascading failures by avoiding propagation of errors across services. Let’s compare Lagom to other widely adopted libraries. Lagom Defining micro services in Lagom is an easy task. First, we need to define our service interface or contracts. These contracts are what is going to be exposed to clients. For simplicity, let’s implement a small micro service that returns a list of countries and then use it to show some important constructs. As we can see, we are exposing and it should return a list of the class. /countries Country I don’t intend to go over how Lagom works, but you can look at Lagom docs Now, we need to implement our service. Notice that the list of countries is coming from the and the service is using the underlying data access implementation through the interface. countriesRepository ICountriesRepository When using this service, potentially from another service. Whoever uses implementation we say it is a of the service. CountriesService client At this point, we have introduced at least two points of failure, one the itself, and the second, the underlying data access that the is using. The question is how to manage failures of these dependencies so we don't cascade them making entire subsystems to fail. CountriesService CountriesService Circuits Breakers Circuit Breakers are a standard way to avoid cascading failures by stopping downstream calls once a failure has occurred on the downstream dependency. There are few things we need from a circuit breaker. It should open itself once a number of continuous errors had happened to a downstream service. It should close itself after certain time AND the downstream service has recovered. It should offer some kind of monitoring to help to understand the state of the breaker. The way to go for Circuit Breakers seems to be Hystrix, an open source library created by Netflix. Hystrix provides a solid implementation of circuit breakers that has been widely adopted by the industry. Even though Hystrix provides for a great number of circuits breaker patterns, there is an associated cost of adding such a library to an existing and ongoing project. Code complexity will tend to increase while the addition of new components requires a learning curve from the development team. Let’s do a comparison between what Hystrix offers and what we already have in the Lagom framework. Managing Data Access Failures From the point of view of , the underlying implementation of the data access to retrieve the list of countries is a potential point of failure. Network call timeouts, connection drops or degradation of the data access subsystem are only few examples of what can go wrong. CountriesService By using Hystrix we can avoid degradation of our service when there is a problem with the data access layer. From the point of view of , is a dependency and circuit breakers are a client's concern, we should manage them on the client side, in this case. CountriesService ICountriesRepository CountriesService We can create a Hystrix command that wraps the call to in the following way. ICountriesRepository Our service needs to be changed so it uses the command instead of calling directly the repository. If there is a problem accessing the underlying data that uses, the circuit breaker (the hystrix command) will be activated as expected. ICountriesRepository Notice that the complexity of this pattern increases rapidly since for every call to the we will need to create a Hystrix command. ICountriesRepository Based on the micro service principle that each micro service must own its own data, should we say that if a micro service fails to access it’s underlying storage (Cassandra, Kafka, MySQL, etc…) the micro service itself fail? Lagom takes this into consideration, and exceptions on the data layer of service can be propagated through the service which activate a circuit breaker at the service level that protects the clients of our service. This implies that the extra protection that we can get from Hystrix is redundant at this point. Data as a Service Let’s suppose our service’s data is coming from another service. In this case, our service is client of the data service. Let’s look at an alternative implementation of our service. In this case, our service is almost identical. We are wrapping the call to the dependency within a Hystrix command that manage the circuit breaker logic if there is something wrong with the dependency. In some cases, we want to provide a fallback result if our dependency is down, we can do that within the Hystrix command by implementing in the following way. getFallback() If there are errors on the ContentService dependency, the fallback value will be provided until the breaker is close, which means our dependency is ready to be used again. On the other hand, Lagom offers the same functionality already without introducing new concepts. Let’s see how. Notice that we are using to provide the fallback value. Also, Lagom activates a circuit breaker when the service dependency malfunction which is the same behavior we can get from Hystrix. At the same time, we don't need to create Hystrix command for each of the calls on the dependencies, which reduces the complexity around our code. .exceptionally Service Clients From the point of view of our client (service that call our service in order to obtain certain functionality), it does not matter what library for circuit breakers we use since circuit breakers are client responsibility, no service responsibility. Our clients should have a way to monitor exceptions coming from our service so they can take the required steps to avoid cascading failures. Is the client of our service is another Lagom service, this functionality is already built in as we saw when using . Is the client of our service, is another kind of application, they can use the circuit breaker strategy they like along with the library of their choice. Again, this a client concern, not a service concern. ContentService Conclusions If when implementing a Lagom service we need to call dependencies, these dependencies are access through managed and unmanaged Lagom services and calls to these dependencies already have circuit breakers built in and fallback functionality through the function. .exceptionally If our Lagom service access a data layer directly and this access fails, we might want our service to fail since the data is owned by the service and the service cannot perform its function appropriately. This should activate breakers in the client side of our service so they take the required measures. Hystrix is very powerful, but at this level, it does not offer different functionality from what we already have in Lagom. Lagom circuit breaker functionality is way simpler than the one offered by Hystrix, but integrates well with Lagom pieces while keeping simplicity and by reusing already known language features. When using Lagom, we should only thrown exception at the service layer to inform of an internal service error so clients of our service take the necessary steps to prevent cascading failures. We tend to throw exception to express some business logic, this should be avoided and model in a different way since exceptions activate circuit breakers logic in the upstream services and sometime there is no such failures in our service itself. If you really need to have circuit breakers around you data access calls, that is Cassandra and other, Hystrix seems to be a good choice to go with.

Circuit Breaker in Lagom Microservices

T o produce great results, the agile approach to product development, deployment, and adoption demands a strong relationship between development and operations teams. Peer Mountain’s Blockchain DevOps Engineer, Florian Lagouche, ensures that communication and collaboration between these groups remains clear and effective. At the age of 25, Florian already has a wealth of experience in the relatively new field of DevOps. An enthusiastic technophile, he began his studies at Epitech Graduate School of Digital Innovation in Nancy, France, in 2010. Three years later, Florian did a year of study at Beijing Jiaotong University, then completed his education at Epitech Paris. Florian’s passion for tech kept him active outside the classrooms and computer labs. He did several internships before landing his first DevOps job at Boursorama, a subsidiary of global financial giant Société Générale. Florian’s two years at the French online bank proved to be an invaluable learning experience. During that time he upgraded Boursorama’s delivery system so that his team could push code on dozens of servers in just a few seconds, and roll back to a previous version immediately if necessary. In 2016, blockchain and cryptocurrencies captured Florian’s interest; he began working for Bitcoin analytics tool provider Scorechain in October that year. Florian and his team helped other companies, mostly financial institutions, learn about, and benefit from, blockchain tech. He also automated nearly every part of the Scorechain infrastructure, enabling developers to simply push their code to the git repository to automatically get a live version of it, after which they can push to production with one click. KYC3 got in touch with Florian in late 2017. They offered him the opportunity to apply his DevOps skills and experience to their new Peer Mountain project. Florian now manages the blockchain startup’s development cluster, as well as the KYC3 production clusters. To further help Peer Mountain deliver its decentralized trust, commerce, and compliance ecosystem, Florian also manages the blockchain startup’s infrastructure and automates product delivery processes. Florian stays active both physically and mentally in his spare time. He’s an avid sportsman who enjoys running, swimming, and skiing. While he’s aware of smart home tools like Google Home and Amazon Alexa, Florian dedicates time to automating household appliances and electronics, such as lights and speakers. “I don’t trust smart home assistants from big companies,” he says, “I like understanding how these things work, so I do it myself.” To speak with Florian and learn more about , join our lively ! Peer Mountain Telegram group

This is Peer Mountain: Meet Florian Lagouche

What’s the story behind a story? The etymology of the word “gluwa” is fascinating on its own. There’s a whole philosophy behind a single word: Gluwa is named after 'Glory', the ironclad ship that sailed the sea for the first time in the world . It symbolizes a paradigm shift . It suggests that Gluwa's goal is to create the world's first borderless financial platform . Gluwa is named after 'Glory', the ironclad ship that sailed the sea for the first time in the world . It symbolizes a paradigm shift . It suggests that Gluwa's goal is to create the world's first borderless financial platform . 'Glory', the ironclad ship I was like, that’s interesting. “The French navy was quick to realize that change was inevitable and they began to experiment with different ways to armor their vessels. The construction of the French ship Glorie began in April 1858 and she would feature a groundbreaking design. Her wooden hull would be encased in iron plate and she also was to have steam propulsion by means of an internal steam engine system. The Glorie was designed to be a broadside ironclad, with her guns arrayed in long side batteries, much as they had been on wooden ships for the previous 500 years. She was, however, not to be called a ship-of-the-line; rather she was an armored frigate, the term “ironclad” did not yet having any meaning.” the term “ironclad” The same analogy can be applied to the blockchain technology. The very first, if any meaning at all, to come to a regular not-so-obsessed-with-tech Joe’s mind is where-the-crypto-grows. So, I was like, save me from this pain, show me what you can really do, my dear blockchain. Something practical and impactful. I have to say, when it comes to finances, ignorance ain’t bliss. It’s cruel and unfair. What about the “financially underserved countries such as Nigeria, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Indonesia?” That’s like a lot of people. financially underserved countries “Traditional banking systems left more than half of the world's population unbanked, according to the World Bank, making it difficult for many people to access credit from mainstream lenders. To serve financially underserved countries, Gluwa uses its blockchain network, Creditcoin. The system records users' payment histories — such as utility bill payments — on a public blockchain, creating verifiable credit profiles. This infrastructure is integrated with a stablecoin-based financial network tied to fiat currency, making financial transactions more accessible. The system not only helps individuals without traditional banking access build credit profiles but also enables Western fintech lending companies to expand over borders. "The U.S. financial system still relies heavily on paper-based processes, with digital systems merely replicating paper-based methods. Countries without such legacy infrastructure have the unique advantage of adopting today's best technologies from scratch," Oh said.” more than half of the world's population unbanked Now, it’s starting to make sense, for real. “A financial infrastructure development project using Creditcoin has benefited around 2 million Nigerians, significantly expanding financial access, according to the firm. Previously, only 200,000 people — just 0.1 percent of Nigeria's population — had access to financial services." I guess this means that only 0.1 percent of the “other” world’s population, which is unbanked, financially underserved, and “less fortunate,” has access to financial services we take for granted. It’s no wonder “Gluwa signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Bank of Nigeria” as an MVP of this country’s financial future. We Live in a Material World, Or So I’m Told We Live in a Material World, Or So I’m Told Here’s a nice thing, I dare to say a positive “collateral damage,” standing in your way of fixing financial troubles. You start by dealing with one problem, but in order to make it, you end up with a list. “While working to provide financial services to underbanked markets, Oh realized that many potential users also lacked internet connectivity. "To truly serve these communities, we first needed to address their connectivity gap," Oh explained.” So, who are you gonna call when you have connectivity gap problems? Well, there’s one guy I can think of. You get the idea of how this problem is going to be solved. At the same time, I’m not saying that financial inclusion is all about sunshine and rainbows. So, read this without any illusion. “Unlike many popular DeFi protocols, Gluwa’s RWA investments involve unsecured lending. This means that there are counterparty risks, with investors potentially losing their funds in the case of borrower default. Nevertheless, to-date, there have been 0 defaults on Gluwa’s RWA investment platform, with legal protections in place to protect investors and recover funds in cases of default.” there have been 0 defaults on Gluwa’s RWA investment platform There’s also this: “Due to a heavy focus on deal-screening and risk management, only a limited number of Investment Opportunities (7) have been made available on the platform since launch. However, lower-yield, flexible withdrawal products are more consistently available.” flexible withdrawal products are more consistently available And, this: “Investment Deals are sourced and assessed by a professional but centralized counterparty — the Gluwa Fund LP. This creates a risk of human oversight or error. However, this risk is present in almost every RWA investment platform today.” this risk is present in almost every RWA investment platform today The Future of Financial Inclusion is Bright - Gluwa is Worth the Fight The Future of Financial Inclusion is Bright - Gluwa is Worth the Fight “Traditional financial services operate within the oversight of a local or regional jurisdiction. That limits what lenders can do—and where they can do it. With a decentralized, permissionless blockchain network, there is no single entity that has full control of the network, removing those limitations. Gluwa is putting that freedom to good use, connecting everyday investors with capital opportunities in emerging markets and needed a technology foundation to support it all. The company leverages Microsoft Azure to power its blockchain-related services. There are two distinct sets of services offered on Azure, each designed to meet specific requirements: Gluwa and Creditcoin. The eponymously named Gluwa decentralized financial platform connects investors with financial institutions that lend to people who don’t have access to traditional funding options. Because financial institutions record loans on the Creditcoin network, investors are better informed and can gain valuable insights due to the natural transparency and immutability of the blockchain-based credit bureau.” leverages Microsoft Azure to power its blockchain-related services So far, I’ve seen that where Gluwa’s financial door there’s the World Wide Web window. I wonder if there’s more? Here’s the thing about money and financial inclusion. As soon as you get these resolved, you start thinking about better healthcare and education. “While in Jigawa, Senator Shettima had earlier launched the 4th edition of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Clinic, disclosing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that a grant of N150,000 should be given to each of the business owners in the state as the federal government’s support to MSMEs across the country. He noted that the N150,000 grant is an outright grant that does not require beneficiaries to repay. Meanwhile, the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative, a partnership with tech company Gluwa, aims to train 1,000 Nigerians annually in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other cutting-edge technologies.” a partnership with tech company Gluwa Health is wealth, and blockchain technology seems to check all the right healthcare boxes in Nigeria: secure and efficient data management by providing a secure and decentralized platform for storing and sharing patient data
revolutionize clinical trials by providing a more transparent and secure system for tracking patient data
ensuring compliance with the healthcare regulatory requirements
creating a secure and transparent system for tracking the movement of drugs throughout the supply chain
Telemedicine data, such as video consultations and electronic prescriptions, can be safely stored and shared via blockchain
ensuring patient access to care
improve health insurance by providing a secure and transparent platform for managing claims
reduce costs and enhance patient privacy secure and efficient data management by providing a secure and decentralized platform for storing and sharing patient data revolutionize clinical trials by providing a more transparent and secure system for tracking patient data ensuring compliance with the healthcare regulatory requirements creating a secure and transparent system for tracking the movement of drugs throughout the supply chain Telemedicine data, such as video consultations and electronic prescriptions, can be safely stored and shared via blockchain ensuring patient access to care improve health insurance by providing a secure and transparent platform for managing claims reduce costs and enhance patient privacy Let’s see what blockchain can do about it. “Agriculture being one of the backbones of the Nigerian economy, with 35% of the population in its employ, must be modernised for the government and the organised private sector to realise its full potential and attendant benefits. “According to the five-year Lagos State Agricultural and Food Systems road map, where the sector is projected to generate upwards of $10 billion by the year 2025, it will be of immense value for agricultural assets to be identified, recorded, and traded using innovative blockchain technology”, he explained. At a recent visit of the Gluwa team to His Majesty, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland and former Commissioner of Agriculture in Lagos State, the team detailed their plans to build a gateway for local farmers to access the international markets via borderless financial services ranging from decentralised finance loans to selling on global commodity futures markets.” At a recent visit of the Gluwa team to His Majesty I’m no financial expert, and especially not a crypto one, but I feel good and confident about the following statement: new money won’t be made in the old world because you can’t develop what’s already been developed, but by including and developing the struggling and unbanked countries. That’s about more than one-half of our brave new world today, and that ain’t right. So, blockchain has to…

Gluwa - The Iron "Lady" of Global Financial Inclusion

Lagos, Nigeria — Monica Technologies, a Nigerian fintech startup, is shooting for the stars as a skyrocketing platform that converts cryptocurrencies to naira at high speed. Focusing on reducing friction and improving reliability regarding trading, the high-efficiency platform tackles an issue faced by many content creators and earners in cryptocurrencies: the fast and safe conversion of digital assets into local currency. Proven Performance and User Experience Monica Technologies is a remarkable platform that converts users' USDT into naira in less than one minute on average, despite the transaction speed everyone expects in the digital financial age. And it isn't just tooting its own horn; its speed has been tested in real time and can be seen streamed online. With such performance, the user experience improves significantly, and Monica Technologies also rises to prominence in Nigeria’s fintech space. Monica Technologies is entirely self-funded, unlike many startups that require outside funding to start operations. They have been able to focus on building their service simply and investor-free. A primary feature of their service is the users' need for speed and security, ensuring that when anyone is changing their crypto to naira, they do so with confidence. Technology and Security at the Core Monica Technologies incorporates robust technology built into its platform works on the rich, user-friendly, fast conversion process. It guarantees that every transaction is securely processed, alleviating the most pressing issue of access to security in digital financial transactions. This strong base has  given the startup a growing audience and laid a foundation for future expansion. Driving Cryptocurrency Adoption Through Efficient Conversions Amid increasing worldwide interest in cryptocurrencies, platforms like Monica Technologies have become paramount for efficient conversion solutions. Their platform powers the everyday financial transactions of individuals and creators and drives the broader adoption of digital currencies in everyday commerce. Future Outlook and Expansion Plans Although Monica Technologies is not actively seeking new investors at the moment, its market traction and potential make it a noteworthy contender in the fintech sector. The startup’s ability to scale operations while maintaining a robust business model is a testament to their strategic planning and market foresight. Looking ahead, Monica Technologies plans to refine its technology further and broaden its service offerings. Committed to staying at the forefront of the fintech industry, the company aims to continuously set new standards for speed and security, challenging other industry players to meet these benchmarks. Website: https://monica.cash/ https://monica.cash/ https://monica.cash/ This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Btcwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

Monica Technologies Simplifies Crypto To Naira Conversions

Monica Technologies simplifica la conversión de criptomonedas a naira

Monica Technologies-ek Crypto To Naira bihurketak errazten ditu

A Monica Technologies leegyszerűsíti a kriptográfia Naira konvertálását

モニカテクノロジーズが暗号通貨からナイラへの変換を簡素化

Monica Technologies криптодан Найраға айырбастауды жеңілдетеді

Monica Technologies E Simplifié Ba Conversions Ya Crypto Na Naira

Моника Технологи нь криптог Найра руу хөрвүүлэх ажлыг хялбаршуулдаг

Моница Тецхнологиес поједностављује конверзије крипто у наиру

மோனிகா டெக்னாலஜிஸ் கிரிப்டோவை நைராவாக மாற்றுவதை எளிதாக்குகிறது

ሞኒካ ቴክኖሎጂስ ንክሪፕቶ ናብ ናቕፋ ምቕያር የቃልል

Monica Technologies Kriptoyu Nairaya Dönüştürmeyi Kolaylaştırıyor

Monica Technologies đơn giản hóa việc chuyển đổi tiền điện tử sang Naira

Electricity could be traded like this. Electricity could be traded like this. Picture yourself standing in a busy market, eyeing stalls piled high with fresh tomatoes, peppers, and onions. You have options—bargain with the vendor who is cheapest today, skip the one who is overpriced, or buy from the one with the most decent price and cart away with it. Now, picture that same freedom, but for your electricity. No more being stuck with one provider who raises prices and leaves you with little or no choice. Instead, you are in control, picking the best deal from a lineup of suppliers, all thanks to blockchain. A Broken System In Nigeria, that is not how it works right now. You are tied to whatever company runs your area. Some people are paying through the nose—hundreds of naira for a single kilowatt-hour—while others barely get enough power to charge a phone. It is a monopoly that stifles us. But what if blockchain could flip the switch? A Market in Your Pocket Here is the vision: a phone app that acts as a power marketplace. Every electricity company posts its price—for instance, one at ₦190/unit, another at ₦250. You see it all clearly on a blockchain—a digital ledger that nobody can manipulate. You tap the app and say, “You know what, switch me to the cheap one.” Boom! A smart contract (think of it as an automated dealer) shifts you over—no paperwork, no waiting. Your payment goes through instantly, secured on that same blockchain, so no one is chasing you for unpaid bills. Better yet, electricity turns into tokens—digital credits you can buy at a low price, save for later, or even sell if prices spike. Imagine purchasing power at ₦200 today, then trading it for a profit when rates hit ₦240 tomorrow. It is like playing the stock market, but for keeping your deep freezer running! Everyone Wins This is not just a victory for consumers. The companies—those Discos we love to grumble about—would benefit too. Right now, they are stuck serving only a limited area. With blockchain, they could sell to anyone, anywhere, gaining more customers. Payments would reach their accounts the moment you buy—no delays, no excuses. Plus, they would have real-time data on demand, helping them improve service. And since we could switch providers anytime, they would have to step up their game. The Catch—and the Fix The Catch—and the Fix Of course, it is not all smooth sailing. The government must approve it; otherwise, this idea is dead on arrival. We would need smart meters—devices that communicate with the blockchain—and not everyone has one yet. Some companies might resist, afraid of losing control. And in areas with poor internet connectivity, how do people join the system? The solution? start small. Test it in a city like Lagos, where people are ready for change. Partner with telecom companies to roll out smart meters—they already know how to reach consumers. Give the Discos a share of the benefits so they get on board. And if the internet goes down, send a text with the latest deals. It is not perfect, but it is a start. The Big Picture Close your eyes and picture it: a family in Lagos picks a ₦200 deal, saving enough to buy their child’s school books. A large office with solar panels trades excess power with its neighbor, making extra income. Electricity providers compete to offer steady power, not just scraps, because they know we will walk away if they do not. And maybe, just maybe, solar and wind energy providers jump in, offering renewable power we can buy with a simple swipe. This is blockchain doing what it does best—cutting out the middleman, making things fair, and putting power (literal power!) in our hands. It is not science fiction; it is a solution waiting to happen. Nigeria’s electricity can be put on a marketplace—if we are ready to shop. Want to learn more? let us talk over coffee.

What If You Could Shop for Electricity Like You Shop for Groceries?

Faster AI Code Generation with Bifurcated Attention

Greetings Hackers, Welcome to another Startups of the Week feature! Each week, the HackerNoon team highlights standout Startups from our Startups of the Year database. Every featured startup, has been nominated as the best in their respective technology category or region. This week, TSJ Diversified Group, Smart Mountain, and Self-employed in Austria are under the spotlight. Want to be nominated for HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year? Learn how here. Meet the Startups of the Week TSJ Diversified Group TSJ Diversified Group is a dynamic company operating across digital marketing, IT solutions, and technology-driven innovation. Committed to excellence and forward-thinking solutions, the company empowers businesses with cutting-edge strategies that enhance growth and efficiency. Operating out of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, TSJ Diversified Group  has been nominated as a top startup in the region, with additional nominations in the Marketing, Creative Agency, and Social Media Industries. Support TSJ Diversified Group by voting here. Smart Mountain Smart Mountain is a Deeptech Climate Finance project developing Proof-of-Concept for what would be the world's first Generative AI Environmental Financial Institution (EFI). Its goal is to create a digital platform that reduces risks in financing blue carbon projects by verifying impacts and using an offset model to scale innovative Smart Impact Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Smart Mountain has been nominated as the top startup in the Fintech, Banking and Investing Indsutries. Vote for Smart Mountain here. Self-Employed in Austria Self-Employed in Austria (SEA) simplifies self-employment for English speakers in Austria by providing clear resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community. Founded in 2020, it has grown from a Facebook group into a trusted hub with 7,000+ members, offering guidebooks, articles, and an interactive forum to help entrepreneurs navigate Austria’s legal and tax landscape with confidence. Self-Employed in Austria has earned a spot as one of the top startups in Vienna, Austria and has also received nominations in the Media Production, Blogging and Publishing Industries. Support Self-Employed in Austria, vote here. Featured Interview of the Week After your startup is nominated, take a hint from TSJ Diversified Group and create your business page on HackerNoon. Doing so comes with several perks—your own Evergreen Tech Company News Page, inclusion in our weekly Tech Companies Ranking, and access to a free Startups of the Year interview. For your free interview, you can choose from our Startup Interview Templates, tailored to specific industries and regions. For example, the Startups of The Year: Lagos Startup Interview helps Lagos-based startups highlight their journey, impact, and vision. This template guides founders in showcasing how the Lagos startup ecosystem has shaped their growth, what sets them apart, and how they’re making a difference. TSJ Diversified Group opted for our general interview, where they shared why Startups of the Year 2024 is a rare opportunity for emerging businesses: Being nominated for Startups of the Year 2024 is not just an honor, but a validation of the hard work and dedication our team has put into building TSJ Diversified Group. This recognition means that our efforts to innovate and diversify have resonated within the industry, and it motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. More than just a milestone, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our growth and look forward to what’s next. Want to be featured on HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week? Share your startup's story - use this interview template.
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Committed to excellence and forward-thinking solutions, the company empowers businesses with cutting-edge strategies that enhance growth and efficiency. Operating out of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , TSJ Diversified Group  has been nominated as a top startup in the region, with additional nominations in the Marketing, Creative Agency , and Social Media Industries. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Marketing , Creative Agency Marketing Creative Agency Social Media Social Media Support TSJ Diversified Group by voting here. Support TSJ Diversified Group by voting here. here . here Smart Mountain Smart Mountain Smart Mountain is a Deeptech Climate Finance project developing Proof-of-Concept for what would be the world's first Generative AI Environmental Financial Institution (EFI). Its goal is to create a digital platform that reduces risks in financing blue carbon projects by verifying impacts and using an offset model to scale innovative Smart Impact Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Smart Mountain has been nominated as the top startup in the Fintech, Banking and Investing Indsutries. Fintech , Banking Fintech Banking Investing Investing Vote for Smart Mountain here. Vote for Smart Mountain here . here here Self-Employed in Austria Self-Employed in Austria Self-Employed in Austria (SEA) simplifies self-employment for English speakers in Austria by providing clear resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community. Founded in 2020, it has grown from a Facebook group into a trusted hub with 7,000+ members, offering guidebooks, articles, and an interactive forum to help entrepreneurs navigate Austria’s legal and tax landscape with confidence. Self-Employed in Austria (SEA) Self-Employed in Austria has earned a spot as one of the top startups in Vienna, Austria and has also received nominations in the Media Production , Blogging and Publishing Industries. Vienna, Austria Vienna, Austria Media Production Media Production Blogging Blogging Publishing Publishing Support Self-Employed in Austria, vote here. Support Self-Employed in Austria, vote here. here . here Featured Interview of the Week After your startup is nominated, take a hint from TSJ Diversified Group and create your business page on HackerNoon . Doing so comes with several perks—your own Evergreen Tech Company News Page , inclusion in our weekly Tech Companies Ranking , and access to a free Startups of the Year interview . create your business page on HackerNoon create your business page on HackerNoon Evergreen Tech Company News Page Evergreen Tech Company News Page weekly Tech Companies Ranking Tech Companies Ranking free Startups of the Year interview free Startups of the Year interview For your free interview, you can choose from our Startup Interview Templates , tailored to specific industries and regions. For example, the Startups of The Year: Lagos Startup Interview helps Lagos-based startups highlight their journey, impact, and vision. This template guides founders in showcasing how the Lagos startup ecosystem has shaped their growth, what sets them apart, and how they’re making a difference. Startup Interview Templates Startup Interview Templates Startups of The Year: Lagos Startup Interview Startups of The Year: Lagos Startup Interview TSJ Diversified Group opted for our general interview , where they shared why Startups of the Year 2024 is a rare opportunity for emerging businesses: general interview general interview Startups of the Year 2024 Being nominated for Startups of the Year 2024 is not just an honor, but a validation of the hard work and dedication our team has put into building TSJ Diversified Group. This recognition means that our efforts to innovate and diversify have resonated within the industry, and it motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. More than just a milestone, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our growth and look forward to what’s next. Being nominated for Startups of the Year 2024 is not just an honor, but a validation of the hard work and dedication our team has put into building TSJ Diversified Group. This recognition means that our efforts to innovate and diversify have resonated within the industry, and it motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. More than just a milestone, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our growth and look forward to what’s next. Startups of the Year 2024 Want to be featured on HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week? Share your startup's story - use this interview template. Here’s how some of the 2023 nominees did it: Meetanshi, Sniper.xyz, Wallet Factory, Grownu Workforce Management System, Motif, Lightrun Want to be featured on HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week? Share your startup's story - use this interview template. Want to be featured on HackerNoon’s Startups of the Week? Share your startup's story - use this interview template . use this interview template use this interview template Here’s how some of the 2023 nominees did it: Meetanshi , Sniper.xyz , Wallet Factory , Grownu Workforce Management System , Motif , Lightrun Meetanshi Meetanshi Sniper.xyz Sniper.xyz Wallet Factory Wallet Factory Grownu Workforce Management System Grownu Workforce Management System Motif Motif Lightrun Lightrun Featured Startups Special Package Discover our Lead Generation package, delivering 1M impressions through the HackerNoon Newsletter! Lead Generation With this package, you’ll get: With this package, you’ll get: 4 Total Newsletters Sent: 325,000 per send (85% of subscribers reside in the US)

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You’ve probably heard countless times that when it comes to prompting—whether on ChatGPT, MidJourney, Synthesia, Runway ML, or any other AI tool—being as precise as possible is key. The first step toward precision is detail. AI, as we know it, is not a mind reader; it works solely based on the information you provide. Only with clear, detailed input can you achieve the best results. This principle also applies when generating precise images. However, in this case, when prompting, you need to think like a photographer, a designer, and a writer all at once. In this article, we’ll explore how to write effective prompts for Google's AI Test Kitchen ImageFX to get accurate results. First of all, the Don't of AI Test Kitchen Image FX ImageFX does not allow queries that could lead to outputs involving minors or certain prominent individuals.
It also discourages queries that result in images portraying abuse, violence, self-harm, or any content promoting hatred. Why Does Precision Matter? Precision can mean the difference between a flawed result and a perfectly executed output, especially when generating images. Text prompts might offer vague summaries, but poorly structured image prompts can drastically affect the outcome. If, like me, you’re creating for a non-Caucasian audience, you must be extremely precise. A vague prompt will likely produce generic, unusable results. However, when done correctly, ImageFX excels at generating region-specific outputs tailored to your needs. Crafting Effective Prompts: A Step-by-Step Guide When crafting an image prompt, keep these three key components in mind: 1. Who Is Your Subject Matter? Suppose you’re conceptualizing an image of a "woman in a coffee shop." In this case, the woman is the subject. It’s essential to clearly define your subject, depending on the audience and your intention. See the difference between both prompts. Prompt 1: A woman in a coffee shop. Prompt 2: A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop. 2. Be Descriptive and Detailed In other words "show workings." What actions are the characters performing? What time of day is it? What is the mood? Describe the setting, the characters’ outfits, any secondary subjects, and the overall atmosphere. Example: A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. 3. Be Specific About the Composition and Style This is where you need to think like a designer. Consider the layout and style. Do you want an animated style? If so, what kind? Do you want it to be animated and if yes what kind of animation - Traditional Animation (2D, Hand-Drawn Animation) or 3D Animation (CGI)? Luckily, if you are looking to adopt a particular style of animation that you like, ImageFX allows you to experiment with different animation styles. Prompt A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. They are all in Pixar animated style. A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. They are all in Simpson's animated style. To get into a photographer's mindset, you have to consider the angles, the lighting, and the focus of the shot. Prompts with Various Angles: 1. Close-up (Focus on the Woman and Coffee Sip) Close-up shot of a plump Nigerian woman lifting her coffee cup toward her lips, taking a slow sip. Her face shows a relaxed expression. On the table in front of her, a book lies open next to an iPhone, partially in view. A Pomeranian sits quietly beside her, peeking into the frame. 2. Over-the-shoulder (Focus on the Table and Scene) Over-the-shoulder shot from behind a plump Nigerian woman, capturing the scene from her perspective. The table shows an open book and her iPhone lying beside it. The Pomeranian is seated next to her, with the coffee shop atmosphere visible in the background. 3. Wide-angle (Full Room View of the Scene) Wide-angle shot showing the entire coffee shop scene: a plump Nigerian woman sitting at a table, sipping coffee, with her book and iPhone lying in front of her. A Pomeranian is seated by her side, looking calm. The café setting includes soft lighting, other customers, and a warm ambiance. 4. Bird’s-eye View (Top-down Perspective of the Table) Bird’s-eye view from directly above the table shows the entire scene: an open book, an iPhone, and a coffee cup on a table. A Pomeranian is seated beside a plump Nigerian woman, while she is sipping her coffee, creating a peaceful, content moment captured from above. 5. Medium Shot (Balanced View of the Woman, Table, and Pomeranian) Medium shot from the side, showing a plump Nigerian woman comfortably sitting in the coffee shop, sipping her coffee. A table is visible with the open book and iPhone laid out, and a Pomeranian is seated next to her, calmly watching the surroundings. The warm lighting of the coffee shop adds to the ambiance. 6. Side Profile (Highlighting the Woman and the Pet) Side profile shot of a plump Nigerian woman sitting at a table, sipping her coffee, with a book open in front of her and the iPhone placed nearby. A Pomeranian is seated beside her, either looking toward her or gazing ahead. The coffee shop's interior provides a soft, cozy backdrop. 7. Close-up (Focus on the Pomeranian) Close-up shot of a Pomeranian seated on the chair beside a woman, looking calm and content. In the blurred background, a plump Nigerian woman can be seen sipping her coffee with the book and iPhone on the table. 9. Overhead Angle (Showcasing Coffee, Book, and Phone) Overhead angle shot that captures a plump Nigerian woman’s hand holding the coffee cup as she lifts it to take a sip. A book lies open on the table with an iPhone next to it, creating a top-down view of the table setup. A Pomeranian is just visible seated beside her, rounding out the scene. Tips for Getting the Best Results on ImageFX Experiment with Keywords: Don’t hesitate to try different keyword combinations. ImageFX might be restrictive, but with the right prompts, you can achieve close-to-ideal results.
Maintain Consistency: When creating a series of images, keep the angle and style consistent. Only change the subject when necessary.
Use Identifiers: When generating multiple images with the same subject, give the subject unique identifiers to maintain flow. Troubleshooting Common Issues with ImageFX Query: "I’m a Nigerian creating for a Nigerian audience, but some details are off." Response: AI isn’t a mind reader. You need to adjust your descriptors for more accurate results. Example: Prompt 1: A Nigerian conductor in front of a bus. Prompt 2: A Nigerian Lagos conductor wearing shorts and a tank top in front of a yellow Danfo bus (Volkswagen T3). Conclusion While you don’t need to be a prolific writer to craft effective prompts, you do need to take the time to clearly and descriptively outline what you want. Don’t be discouraged if the result isn’t perfect on the first try—keep experimenting, adding or removing keywords as needed. And with that I leave you with these images I conceptualised using ImageFX. Enjoy. You’ve probably heard countless times that when it comes to prompting—whether on ChatGPT, MidJourney, Synthesia, Runway ML, or any other AI tool—being as precise as possible is key. The first step toward precision is detail. AI, as we know it, is not a mind reader; it works solely based on the information you provide. Only with clear, detailed input can you achieve the best results. This principle also applies when generating precise images. However, in this case, when prompting, you need to think like a photographer, a designer, and a writer all at once. In this article, we’ll explore how to write effective prompts for Google's AI Test Kitchen ImageFX to get accurate results. First of all, the Don't of AI Test Kitchen Image FX First of all, the Don't of AI Test Kitchen Image FX ImageFX does not allow queries that could lead to outputs involving minors or certain prominent individuals. It also discourages queries that result in images portraying abuse, violence, self-harm, or any content promoting hatred. ImageFX does not allow queries that could lead to outputs involving minors or certain prominent individuals. It also discourages queries that result in images portraying abuse, violence, self-harm, or any content promoting hatred. Why Does Precision Matter? Why Does Precision Matter? Precision can mean the difference between a flawed result and a perfectly executed output, especially when generating images. Text prompts might offer vague summaries, but poorly structured image prompts can drastically affect the outcome. If, like me, you’re creating for a non-Caucasian audience, you must be extremely precise. A vague prompt will likely produce generic, unusable results. However, when done correctly, ImageFX excels at generating region-specific outputs tailored to your needs. Crafting Effective Prompts: A Step-by-Step Guide When crafting an image prompt, keep these three key components in mind: 1. Who Is Your Subject Matter? Suppose you’re conceptualizing an image of a "woman in a coffee shop." In this case, the woman is the subject. It’s essential to clearly define your subject, depending on the audience and your intention. See the difference between both prompts. Prompt 1: A woman in a coffee shop. Prompt 1: A woman in a coffee shop. Prompt 2: A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop. Prompt 2: A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop. 2. Be Descriptive and Detailed 2. Be Descriptive and Detailed In other words "show workings." What actions are the characters performing? What time of day is it? What is the mood? Describe the setting, the characters’ outfits, any secondary subjects, and the overall atmosphere. "show workings." Example: A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. 3. Be Specific About the Composition and Style 3. Be Specific About the Composition and Style This is where you need to think like a designer. Consider the layout and style. Do you want an animated style? If so, what kind? Do you want it to be animated and if yes what kind of animation - Traditional Animation (2D, Hand-Drawn Animation) or 3D Animation (CGI)? Luckily, if you are looking to adopt a particular style of animation that you like, ImageFX allows you to experiment with different animation styles. Prompt A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. They are all in Pixar animated style. A plump Nigerian woman sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee. On the table is a book and an iPhone and seated beside her is a Pomeranian. They are all in Simpson's animated style. To get into a photographer's mindset, you have to consider the angles, the lighting, and the focus of the shot. To get into a photographer's mindset, you have to consider the angles, the lighting, and the focus of the shot. Prompts with Various Angles: 1. Close-up (Focus on the Woman and Coffee Sip) 1. Close-up (Focus on the Woman and Coffee Sip) Close-up shot of a plump Nigerian woman lifting her coffee cup toward her lips, taking a slow sip. Her face shows a relaxed expression. On the table in front of her, a book lies open next to an iPhone, partially in view. A Pomeranian sits quietly beside her, peeking into the frame. 2. Over-the-shoulder (Focus on the Table and Scene) 2. Over-the-shoulder (Focus on the Table and Scene) Over-the-shoulder shot from behind a plump Nigerian woman, capturing the scene from her perspective. The table shows an open book and her iPhone lying beside it. The Pomeranian is seated next to her, with the coffee shop atmosphere visible in the background. 3. Wide-angle (Full Room View of the Scene) 3. Wide-angle (Full Room View of the Scene) Wide-angle shot showing the entire coffee shop scene: a plump Nigerian woman sitting at a table, sipping coffee, with her book and iPhone lying in front of her. A Pomeranian is seated by her side, looking calm. The café setting includes soft lighting, other customers, and a warm ambiance. 4. Bird’s-eye View (Top-down Perspective of the Table) 4. Bird’s-eye View (Top-down Perspective of the Table) Bird’s-eye view from directly above the table shows the entire scene: an open book, an iPhone, and a coffee cup on a table. A Pomeranian is seated beside a plump Nigerian woman, while she is sipping her coffee, creating a peaceful, content moment captured from above. 5. Medium Shot (Balanced View of the Woman, Table, and Pomeranian) 5. Medium Shot (Balanced View of the Woman, Table, and Pomeranian) Medium shot from the side, showing a plump Nigerian woman comfortably sitting in the coffee shop, sipping her coffee. A table is visible with the open book and iPhone laid out, and a Pomeranian is seated next to her, calmly watching the surroundings. The warm lighting of the coffee shop adds to the ambiance. 6. Side Profile (Highlighting the Woman and the Pet) 6. Side Profile (Highlighting the Woman and the Pet) Side profile shot of a plump Nigerian woman sitting at a table, sipping her coffee, with a book open in front of her and the iPhone placed nearby. A Pomeranian is seated beside her, either looking toward her or gazing ahead. The coffee shop's interior provides a soft, cozy backdrop. 7. Close-up (Focus on the Pomeranian) 7. Close-up (Focus on the Pomeranian) Close-up shot of a Pomeranian seated on the chair beside a woman, looking calm and content. In the blurred background, a plump Nigerian woman can be seen sipping her coffee with the book and iPhone on the table. 9. Overhead Angle (Showcasing Coffee, Book, and Phone) 9. Overhead Angle (Showcasing Coffee, Book, and Phone) Overhead angle shot that captures a plump Nigerian woman’s hand holding the coffee cup as she lifts it to take a sip. A book lies open on the table with an iPhone next to it, creating a top-down view of the table setup. A Pomeranian is just visible seated beside her, rounding out the scene. Tips for Getting the Best Results on ImageFX Experiment with Keywords: Don’t hesitate to try different keyword combinations. ImageFX might be restrictive, but with the right prompts, you can achieve close-to-ideal results. Maintain Consistency: When creating a series of images, keep the angle and style consistent. Only change the subject when necessary. Use Identifiers: When generating multiple images with the same subject, give the subject unique identifiers to maintain flow. Experiment with Keywords: Don’t hesitate to try different keyword combinations. ImageFX might be restrictive, but with the right prompts, you can achieve close-to-ideal results. Maintain Consistency: When creating a series of images, keep the angle and style consistent. Only change the subject when necessary. Use Identifiers: When generating multiple images with the same subject, give the subject unique identifiers to maintain flow. Troubleshooting Common Issues with ImageFX Query: "I’m a Nigerian creating for a Nigerian audience, but some details are off." Response: AI isn’t a mind reader. You need to adjust your descriptors for more accurate results. Example: Prompt 1: A Nigerian conductor in front of a bus. Prompt 1: A Nigerian conductor in front of a bus. Prompt 2: A Nigerian Lagos conductor wearing shorts and a tank top in front of a yellow Danfo bus (Volkswagen T3). Prompt 2: Conclusion Conclusion While you don’t need to be a prolific writer to craft effective prompts, you do need to take the time to clearly and descriptively outline what you want. Don’t be discouraged if the result isn’t perfect on the first try—keep experimenting, adding or removing keywords as needed. And with that I leave you with these images I conceptualised using ImageFX. Enjoy.

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