From The Blockchain

Leveraging Web3 Technology for Social Good, and Exploring Blockchain Innovation in Real Estate w/ Jarrett Vaughan

Sep 22, 2023

Jarrett Vaughan, Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business and founder of a real estate investment company, discusses crypto education, fundraising opportunities, and blockchain in real estate. He shares his daughter's journey with disabilities and the creation of an NFT project for social good. The podcast also explores the potential of cryptocurrency for social good and Bitcoin's solutions for the economic situation.

55:23

Episode guests

Jarrett Vaughan

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Quick takeaways

Crypto can be used for social good through NFTs and fundraising for non-profits and regenerative financial projects.

Digibuddies is an NFT project that raises awareness about disabilities and donates a portion of sales to BC Children's Hospital.

Reliable and unbiased crypto education is crucial to dispel the reputation of crypto as purely speculative.

Deep dives

The Importance of Adding Value to Society in Crypto

The speaker emphasizes the reputation of crypto as being focused on NFTs and quick financial gains. However, there is a growing movement to use the industry to add value to society. This includes leveraging NFTs for social good, such as fundraising for nonprofits and regenerative financial projects. The goal is to shift the perception of crypto as purely speculative and highlight its potential to make a positive impact.

Introduction

3min

Exploring NFTs, Cryptocurrencies, and Real Estate with a Knowledgeable Guest

2min

Exploring Web3 Education and Its Relation to Crypto Market Cycles

2min

Demographics of Crypto Course Students and the Goal of the Podcast

2min

Exploring the Potential of Cryptocurrency for Social Good

3min

DigiBuddies: Turning Artwork into Digital Trading Cards

19min

Bitcoin's Solutions for the Current Economic Situation

23min

Exploring Web3 Technology and Real Estate Innovation

3min

THE EPISODE:
Jarrett Vaughan and Host Ashley Smith cover several themes in this episode including crypto & web3 education for the everyday layperson, emerging opportunities for fundraising & non-profits, and the possibilities with blockchain technology & real estate. As a university professor who teaches about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and web3, Jarrett has deep insights into the blockchain realm, and sees the ebbs & flows of interest in the technology and markets, as well as trends in the demographics of those who are leaning in to learn. Jarrett shares his personal story about his 8 year old daughter, Sailor, who has been courageously navigating multiple physical disabilities since birth, and how she found joy in art during long & difficult hospital stays. This led to the idea for digibuddies, an inclusive NFT project with a mission to raise awareness of the often-overlooked limitations that individuals face. They also aim to donate a portion of sales proceeds to their children’s hospital. In this chat, Jarrett provides an overview of how blockchain can serve charitable giving, some of the current tools, and some of the existing challenges he hopes to see overcome. Ashley & Jarrett also spend time breaking down ideas on how web3 technology may impact the real estate sector, reviewing current uses and ideas for the future. There’s a lot in this episode - listen all the way through to get the most out of it!

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GUEST:
Jarrett Vaughan, also known as “The Web3 Prof” is an Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. At UBC he teaches crypto, NFTs, blockchain technology and marketing. He also founded a real estate investment company in 2006 which he still owns & operates today. He is currently launching an NFT project for social good, based on art that his 7 year old daughter created while she was recovering from her 16th surgery.

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“Crypto for good is an important movement."

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