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

In episode 94, we’re excited to welcome Connor O’Day from Gitcoin, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization that is “empowering communities to fund, build, and protect what matters.” We discuss what the heck Quadratic Funding is at its core, how Web3 can empower communities and revolutionize crowdfunding, the incredible impacts of the Gitcoin grants protocol, and much more.--This episode is brought to you by Koinly--Check out Koinly to make your crypto taxes easier: https://koinly.io/?utm_source=affiliate&via=EB5412D2~Three Key Takeaways~Quadratic Funding is the mathematically optimal way to fund public goods – putting more power in the hands of the community, as opposed to those with more resources.Traditional donation systems can be disempowering to smaller donors as they may feel that their donation doesn’t have a large impact. With Quadratic Funding’s matching mechanism, however, the impact of smaller donors is amplified.The future use cases of Quadratic Funding go well beyond just grant funding and could extend to other community-driven funding activities such as participatory budgeting.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode94-gitcoin-empowering-communites-to-fund-build-and-protect-what-matters-with-quadratic-funding--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 93, we’re excited to welcome Garm Lucassen and Jasper Driessens from Glo, a stablecoin with a mission to generate basic income and lift people out of extreme poverty. We discuss why Web3-enabled basic income is such a powerful force for fighting poverty, the mechanics behind the Glo Dollar, how crypto can drive financial inclusion, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Stablecoin providers earn interest (~2.7%) by investing the fiat used to “purchase” the stablecoins in secure products such as treasury bonds. Glo will do the same, but instead of this interest generating profit for shareholders, it will go directly to basic income programs for those in extreme poverty.Basic income is a powerful tool for fighting extreme poverty as it puts power in the hands of the individual receiving the basic income with no strings attached, allowing them to make decisions on how to improve their lives based on their own unique circumstances.The majority of DAOs hold substantial funds in stablecoins, providing exciting opportunities for DAOs to play an important role in this movement and to help lift people out of extreme poverty.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode93-glo-fighting-extreme-poverty-with-web3-and-stablecoins--This episode is brought to you by Koinly--Koinly makes doing your crypto taxes easy!Check out Koinly: https://koinly.io/?utm_source=affiliate&via=EB5412D2--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. 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 92, we’re excited to welcome Rafaella Orelli, Madhuri Rahman, and Susana González from ImpactScope, a Web3 startup dedicated to helping organizations deploy web3 tools to measure, verify and amplify their impact. We discuss how Web3 tools can help NGOs and social enterprises achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Proof of Impact NFTs, some compelling use cases for social enterprises that are skeptical of Web3, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--A lot has change since the introduction of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, and new tools and technologies are needed to help NGOs achieve the goals and verify their impact.Proof of impact NFTs provide an innovative way for NGOs to track, verify, and share their impact, and to use this transparent impact to drive fundraising efforts.Web3 is a force for inclusion and empowerment, giving individuals the tools and agency to enact real change in ways that weren’t possible before.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode92-impactscope-supporting-the-un-sustainable-development-goals-with-web3-solutions--This episode is brought to you by Koinly--Koinly makes doing your crypto taxes easy!Check out Koinly: https://koinly.io/?utm_source=affiliate&via=EB5412D2--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. 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 91, we’re excited to welcome, Jordan Smith and Hank Brigham, Co-Founders of SCINET, a decentralized life sciences research and investment platform that revolutionizes the way people do and support science. We discuss how decentralized science, or DeSci, can address the biggest pain points felt by scientists, the role of IPNFTs in scientific research, how Web3 can empower individuals to have a voice in science, some of the most compelling DeSci use cases, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--Some of the key pain points faced by scientists that Web3 can help address include a lack of funding, lengthy bureaucratic processes for approvals and publishing, the reproducibility crisis, and a lack of transparency and open access to data.IPNFTs present an opportunity for scientists to be open and collaborative with their research while also being able to protect their intellectual property.SCINET is helping build a more inclusive and fair system of science by giving everyone an opportunity to have a voice in scientific research, to invest in research important to them, and by shifting the power from traditional institutions to scientists and the community.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode91-scinet-how-blockchain-will-revolutionize-the-way-people-do-and-support-science--This episode is brought to you by Koinly--Koinly makes doing your crypto taxes easy!Check out Koinly: https://koinly.io/?utm_source=affiliate&via=EB5412D2--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. 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 90, we’re thrilled to welcome Gabriela Chang, Co-Founder and CSO of EthicHub, the First regenerative finance protocol connecting people & unbanked smallholder farmers globally using Web3. EthicHub recently won the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications’ Most exciting ReFi project award. We discuss how Web3 can support smallholder farmers, EthicHub’s innovative crowdlending model, blockchain as an important tool for building trust, the regenerative finance movement, and much more--Three key takeaways--Regenerative finance can help shift economic systems from ones of winners and losers to ones that give all parties the opportunity to benefit from their participation in economic activities. In this case, that includes the smallholder farmer, lender, the platform, and the planet.Web3 can help build relationships around the globe, not from a colonialist perspective, but from one where everyone is viewed as an equal and collaborative partner.Blockchain can bring credibility and trust to development efforts by using transparent smart contracts and transacting on an immutable public blockchain.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode90-ethichub-regenerative-finance-to-empower-smallholder-farmers--This episode is brought to you by Koinly--Koinly makes doing your crypto taxes easy!Check out Koinly: https://koinly.io/?utm_source=affiliate&via=EB5412D2--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. 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 89, we’re excited to welcome Nihar Neelakanti, Founder & CEO of Ecosapiens, the world’s first Carbon-backed NFT project. We discuss how Web3 is a perfect tool to incentivize climate action, how blockchain can improve carbon markets, NFTs as a powerful tool for activists and changemakers, advice for seeking out venture capital funding in Web3, and much more.   --Three Key Takeaways--The thesis behind Ecosapiens is that Web3 can help incentivize individual climate action by making it one-click easy, financially attractive, and socially rewarding.Through their impact-to-earn protocol, Ecosapiens is using Web3 tokenomics to create a marketplace that rewards positive actions.The technology around carbon markets is outdated, and Web3 can help improve carbon markets by eliminating the risk of double-counting through the storing of credits on-chain, increasing transparency in the markets, and creating more liquidity.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode89-ecosapiens-merging-climate-tech-and-digital-assets-with-the-first-carbon-backed-nft--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. 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 88, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Wojtek Sierocki, Founder & CEO of Data Lake, an EU-funded movement dedicated to creating a global Medical Data Donation system based on blockchain technology, and the world’s first consent-to-earn platform. We discuss why blockchain is such a powerful tool for improving medical data collection, their unique consent-to-earn incentive model, some of the most compelling decentralized science use cases, and much more.  --Three Key Takeaways--Web3 is not indispensable and there are ways that medical data collection could be improved without Web3. However, blockchain enables for the creation of more open, efficient, trustworthy, and scalable innovations that allow for the incentivization of the community.Where Web3 truly shines, is by turning innovations into community-driven movements, where community members, in this case patients and doctors, are equal participants who all benefit from the movement.To achieve widescale adoption of any Web3 innovation, it’s important to make it as user friendly as possible. In the case of Data Lake, this includes making the consent process simple, and allowing users to claim their tokens without having to set up an on-chain wallet.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode88-data-lake-how-blockchain-will-revolutionize-medical-research--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. 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 87, we’re excited to welcome Natassja Aleksy, Product Developer at Diversity in Blockchain, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower everyone from all walks of life to engage with blockchain technology in order to ensure equal participation and distribution. We discuss how we can build greater inclusion and equity into Web3 while learning from the mistakes of Web2, how blockchain can help underserved communities thrive, some advice for those looking to succeed in the wild world of Web3, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--We can learn from the mistakes of Web2 to build a more welcoming and inclusive Web3. The cement is still drying, and now is our opportunity to ensure inclusion and equity are built into all aspects of Web3.Education and representation are key in building a more inclusive Web3. It’s important that leaders and organization take this into account when building out their teams and movements.Although there is a long way to go to make Web3 as inclusive as possible, there are a lot of incredible groups focused on diversity and representation in Web3. These groups are a great resource for newcomers looking to break into Web3.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode87-diversity-in-blockchain-building-a-web3-that-includes-everyone--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. 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 86, we welcome John Ellison, Co-Founder of ReFi DAO, a founder-led start-up community on a mission to accelerate impact for people and planet. In this episode we discuss the principles and philosophy behind regenerative finance, the incredible ReFi Spring movement and some of the exciting projects and innovations to emerge from it, some of the most compelling ReFi use cases, the work being done by ReFi DAO to uplift builders, and much more.Three Key Takeaways --Regenerative Finance (ReFi) is a confluence of two disciplines - regenerative economics and decentralized finance – which, together, can revolutionize how we look at traditional economic systems. --Money is technology which hasn’t changed in over 300 years. Yet, it is one of the most powerful coordination tools that can be redesigned to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges through innovative use cases like natural asset-backed currencies. --Founders are the greatest point of leverage in Web3 and ReFi DAO is looking to bring the best founders in the world to Web3 to catalyze a new wave of planet-positive innovation --Full shownotes available at: https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode86-using-web3-to-enable-regeneration-for-allBuy us a coffee! --Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto Donation --ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportusDISCLAIMER --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. 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 85, we look back on the past year, and highlight 22 of the top Web3 social impact developments of 2022. Specifically, we dive into 1) Social impact DAOs, 2) Quadratic funding, 3) Crypto philanthropy in support of Ukraine, 4) The United Nations’ embrace of Web3, 5) Regenerative finance (ReFi), 6) Charitable NFTs, 7) Inclusion in Web3, 8) Crypto Universal Basic Income (UBI), 9) Decentralized science (DeSci), 10) The growth of crypto philanthropy, 11) Blockchain supporting smallholder farmers, 12) Ethereum’s transition to proof of stake, 13) NFT protest art, 14) Building a culture of mental wellbeing in Web3, 15) Web3 and the fight for reproductive rights, 16) Creative crypto fundraising strategies, 17) Decentralized social media, 18) Support for Web3 impact builders, 19) Move2Earn, 20) DeFi for good, 21) Education and Onboarding in Web3, and 22) Building through the noiseFull shownotes are available at: https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode85-22-of-the-top-web3-social-impact-developments-of-2022Buy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportusDISCLAIMERWhile 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. 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.