Crypto Altruists: Real-World Stories of Social & Environmental Impact with Web3

In episode 129, we’re excited to welcome Ben West, Grants Program Lead at Gitcoin, an incredible catalyst for public goods that has distributed over $50M through their grants program to early-stage builders championing projects across DeFi, climate, open source, and beyond. We discuss the exciting potential of quadratic funding, why Web3 is a powerful tool for community coordination and advancing public goods, advice for first time Gitcoin grantees, and much more.--Support our Gitcoin Grants Proposal--Crypto Altruism is live on Gitcoin Grants Round 19! We would be honored to earn your support with a small contribution!-> https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/gg19--Three Key Takeaways--Ben has diverse experience across activism, community organizing, and politics, all of which have been applicable to Web3, especially when it comes to coordinating the community in support of public goods. For those who have experience building community in traditional impact spaces, there is an incredible opportunity to bring this experience to Web3 to support the advancement of public goods.Web3 isn’t just technology, it’s a social movement. The social and memetic layer that is helping enshrine the ethos of decentralization and public goods into the public consciousness is vital in advancing public goods around the world.For those who are new to Gitcoin and considering becoming a grantee for the first time, there is a place for you to participate regardless of your project’s size and whether or not you have an established community. Gitcoin grants is a great opportunity to connect with new people and build a strong community.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-129-gitcoin-elevating-public-goods-with-decentralization-quadratic-funding-and-community-coordination--Support us with a Crypto Contribution--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 128, we’re excited to welcome Liam Scully, Co-Founder of Maya Spirits, an organization synergizing blockchain technology, science, and art, to build a brighter future in Calakmul, Mexico. We discuss how they are leveraging Web3 tools to help preserve Mexico’s largest biosphere, the role of NFTs to empower social change, creating locally-driven circular economies, their partnership with Artblocks, and more.--Three Key Takeaways--For projects looking to create impact in the Global South, it’s important for the projects to be locally-driven and supported by organizations that have been working on the ground for years, and have a strong understanding of local cultures and customs.In an NFT space that has been fueled by FOMO and dopamine rushes, it’s important to help shift the narrative and show the world that NFTs are more that just a ‘casino’ and can be a valuable way to build community and create engagement around important causes.For any Web3 project supporting traditionally underserved communities, it’s important to ensure that these communities are in the driver’s seat. Circular and regenerative economies aren’t truly so unless they are owned and led by the community.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-128-maya-spirits-leveraging-blockchain-and-art-to-support-sustainable-development-in-mexicos-largest-biosphere--Support us with a Crypto Contribution--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 127, we’re excited to welcome Jon Behar from The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit making smart giving simpler, and Seth Ariel Green from Glo Dollar, a stablecoin with a mission to end extreme poverty. We discuss how crypto can help fight extreme poverty, how blockchain can fuel smarter giving, some of the barriers preventing crypto from reaching its full potential, and more.--Three Key Takeaways--Crypto can help combat extreme poverty by creating wealth that is donated to fund high impact interventions, and by building new systems to help drive financial inclusion and alleviate poverty.There are a lot of challenges preventing crypto from reaching its full potential as a tool for financial inclusion and poverty alleviation. This includes a lack of on-ramps and off-ramps, UX/UI challenges, and security concerns.When building Web3 solutions, it’s important to work with pre-existing solutions that have been proven to work, and not trying to reinvent the wheel.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-127-glo-and-the-life-you-can-save-how-blockchain-can-help-alleviate-extreme-poverty--Support us with a Crypto Contribution--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 126, we’re excited to welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of Cerebrum DAO, an open, global community collectively sourcing, brainstorming, and funding solutions to advance brain health and prevent neurodegeneration. We discuss how Web3 tools can help advance vital brain health research, using DAO architecture to coordinate capital and the community, how the decentralized science movement can empower scientists, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Web3 is the ultimate tool for the coordination of capital, talent, and communities around important issues like brain health research.DAOs are more flexible than traditional institutions. With less bureaucracy and more efficient deployment of capital, it enables research and its commercialization to happen at a much quicker pace.One of the most exciting aspects of the DeSci movement is the creation of global, engaged communities that are passionate about causes. By aligning these communities with incentivization mechanisms to grow the network, raise capital, and move research forward, it can create network effects at a scale that hasn’t been seen in scientific research before.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-126-cerebrum-dao-decentralized-funding-of-brain-health-research--Support us with a Crypto Contribution--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

For the fifth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of DirectEd Development Foundation, a not-for-profit delivering evidence-based, highly scalable, and cost-effective training in coding and entrepreneurship to high-potential students right after secondary school around the world, starting in Kenya and Ethiopia. Today we welcome to the podcast Simon Sällström, CEO at DirectEd Development.--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is proud to support Crypto Altruism and The Web3 Nonprofit. This Giving Season, Endaoment is for everyone! They are opening their doors to every financial background - no wallet needed! Head over to endaoment.org to learn more!--Key Takeaways--Verifiable credentials will be a gamechanger for education by creating a more trustworthy system for student credentials, while also preserving the privacy of the student. At the same time, it enables the easy traceability and auditability of funds paid out to students through DirectEd Development’s programs.Smart contracts can help nonprofits automate their services while also enabling greater consistency and transparency. In the case of DirectEd Development, they are using smart contracts to automatically payout stipends to students based on the completion of specific milestones.The common thread throughout the conversation is transparency. Blockchain can enable radical transparency in the charitable sector that can help ensure the responsible use of funds, while helping build trust with donors.--Full shownotes and links available at---> https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-5-directed-development-foundation--Donate to DirectEd Development---> http://app.directed.dev/--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

In episode 125, we’re excited to welcome Douglas Gayeton, Chief Investigator at The Lexicon, a nonprofit that helps people pay closer attention to what they buy, how they live, and where their responsibility begins for creating a healthier and safer planet for all. We discuss their game changing Ecological Benefits Framework, the growing regenerative finance movement, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Blockchain can help us improve our understanding of food supply chains from ground to store by facilitating better collection and monitoring of supply chain data and enabling coordination amongst the various stakeholders in the supply chain.Voluntary carbon markets are broken, and a new, multi-sector framework needs to be created to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. The Ecological Benefits Framework presents a holistic approach that incorporates six key areas of air, water, soil, biodiversity, equity, and carbon.When measuring ecological benefits, it’s important to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative data, including Indigenous knowledge that has been around for centuries. Blockchain can help encode trust into this data.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-125-ecological-benefits-framework-a-new-paradigm-for-global-carbon-and-ecological-benefits-markets--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--Support us with a Crypto Donation--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 124, we’re excited to welcome Chadd Weston, Chief Design Officer at Calaxy, a next-generation social marketplace that is using blockchain to usher in a new era of Creator monetization and fan engagement. We discuss how Web3 can help build a fairer creator economy, restoring authenticity in the creator-fan relationship with on-chain provenance, combatting AI deepfakes with blockchain, building on Hedera Hashgraph, and much more. --Three Key Takeaways--Blockchain can help restore trust in the creator-fan relationship through on-chain provenance and decentralized identification, allowing creators to prove, without a doubt, that they are who they say they are, and allowing them to engage in more authentic interactions with followers.In a world where the signal-to-noise ratio is all off thanks to AI Deepfakes, the transparency and immutability enabled by blockchain will be a gamechanger in helping social platforms address AI deepfakes and restore a more balanced signal-to-noise ratio.Web3 enables ownership in the creator economy in a way that hasn’t existed before. Creators can now have true ownership over all their content and the network they spent years building, while having a greater opportunity to monetize their content and build a career as a Creator.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-124-calaxy-creating-a-fairer-creator-economy-with-blockchain--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--Support us with a Crypto Donation--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

For the fourth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of White Buffalo Land Trust a nonprofit with a mission to practice, promote, and develop systems of regenerative agriculture for local, regional, and global impact. They aim to serve as a global hub for regenerative land stewardship, ecological monitoring & research, education, training, and enterprise development. Our special guest for today’s episode is Kyle Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Communications at White Buffalo Land Trust--This episode is brought to you by Endaoment--Endaoment.org is proud to support Crypto Altruism and The Web3 Nonprofit. Join forces today with other givers by supporting a public Community Fund. Head over to app.endaoment.org to check out some of their Community Funds and start making an impact today! --Key Takeaways--NFTs are more than just JPEGs. They can be a vital tool in building communities, and provide new opportunities to engage donors, including through token-gated events, rewards, and in the case of JCR Club, an opportunity to take part in the bounty of the land.Web3 offers unique ways to tell the story of the work you are doing, and to connect physical and digital worlds. In the case The JCR Club NFT project, each collectible is geo-spatially linked to a specific physical acre of Jalama Canyon Ranch and is generated utilizing 10 ecological data points. This gives holders an opportunity to see their impact directly and connect with their plot of land.Web3 can help unlock new economic opportunities for smallholder farmers to participate in regeneration, granting them access to markets that would traditionally be out of reach to them.If you are a Nonprofit who is new to Web3, a good first step is to get set up with a crypto philanthropy platform so you can start receiving crypto donations. This is a great way learn about the space and connect with the community.--Full shownotes and links available at---> https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-4-white-buffalo-land-trust--Donate to White Buffalo Land Trust---> https://app.endaoment.org/orgs/82-4562776--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.

In episode 123, we’re excited to welcome Amanda Maritan and Shaan Patel, Co-Stewards of Dream DAO, a movement that gives Gen Z the funding, mentorship, and training to contribute to Web3 projects that regenerate people and our planet. We discuss their programs that have helped onboard Gen Z leaders to Web3, why young people should get excited about blockchain, how Web3 technology can help regenerate the planet, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--You don’t have to be a computer scientist or super tech savvy to succeed in Web3. As Web3 is a new and emerging space, there’s a place for everyone to build, regardless of their background or area of expertise.Gen-Z has grown up using technology that they had no part in building, and platforms that are often misaligned with their values. By building in Web3, it gives Gen-Z the opportunity to shape the future of technology, and ensure it aligns with their values.Youth are deeply committed to building a regenerative future, but often lacked the tools and network to coordinate at a global level. Web3 helps solve the coordination problem, and will be a gamechanger in helping youth build a more sustainable world.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-123-dream-dao-empowering-gen-z-builders-with-web3-to-regenerate-the-planet--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--Support us with a Crypto Donation--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 122, we’re excited to welcome Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder of Sweat Economy, an OG in the move-to-earn space, with a mission to reward movement to inspire a healthier, and wealthier planet. We discuss how Web3 tools can incentivize healthy actions, the evolution of move-to-earn, onboarding hundreds of millions of users to Web3, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--“Whole industries are born when you can break a trade-off that's considered standard.” Web3 and move-to-earn are disrupting the trade-off that one must pay to engage in physical activity, by instead rewarding them for the value they create by exercising.When building Web3 applications, it is important to not only engage those that are crypto-native, but also those that are new to crypto, and who are from communities that are traditionally excluded from tech, and providing them with accessible on-ramps.While many early examples of tokenization have involved tokenizing existing assets – such as the US dollar – a new asset class is being created that involves the tokenization of value-creating activities – such as exercise.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--Support us with a Crypto Donation--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.