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

In episode 84, we welcome Samuel Delesque, Founder of OASA, a Web3-powered nature conservancy network serving regenerative human living spaces and the planet. We discuss how they’re using Web3 tools, such as DAOs, to enable community-driven conservation and regeneration projects, the potential of DAOs to revolutionize locally driven democracies, how regenerative finance will help build a fairer and more sustainable world, and much more.Three Key TakeawaysWeb3 tools can help ensure land ownership is returned to the community and protected for future generations.DAOs are a great tool for communities to capitalized on human, social, and financial capital to help advance their missions and gain sovereignty.Crypto tokenomics can be a key part of building for a regenerative future by finding creative ways to incentivize and gamify sustainable actions. Follow Sam and OASA:Website - OASAWebsite - Traditional Dream FactoryTwitter - SamTwitter - OASABuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.

In episode 83, we welcome Alex Vergara, Co-Founder of EarthFund, a platform dedicated to using the power of Web3 to create the tools humanity needs to build a better tomorrow and have a real, meaningful voice in our collective future. Earth Fund makes it easy for Changemakers to launch their own impact DAOs, to organize communities around their causes, and to raise funds via cryptocurrency in support of their movements. In this episode, we discuss why DAOs can be an important tool for driving social impact, the power of Web3 philanthropy, the exciting future of Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and much more.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysWeb3 and DAOs gives “power to the people” to organize around causes they care about, and the tools to make meaningful change.DAOs are one of many options for communities to enact change. They don’t have to be the only way that causes organize but should be an important tool now and in the future. Web3, cryptocurrency, and blockchain can bring greater transparency and trust to the charitable sector, while helping connect non-profits with a new generation of donors.Follow Alex and EarthFund:Twitter - AlexTwitter - EarthFundWebsiteDiscordInstagramBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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 available HERE.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 82, we welcome Joshua Bates and Dr. Jelani Clarke from DeSci World, a one-stop shop for users to view, engage with, and understand all that is happening in the world of Decentralized Science. In this episode we discuss how Decentralized Science, or DeSci, can build a world of science that is unrestricted, unbiased, and uncensorable, some of the most exciting developments in the world of DeSci, why scientists should be excited about this new movement, and much more.Three Key TakeawaysDecentralized Science can create a parallel infrastructure to help address many of the key pain points scientists face including a lack of funding, institutional bias, and a lack of ownership by scientists.DeSci helps even the playing field by helping break down gatekeepers while giving more power to scientists, ensuring they can conduct their research without fear of outside influence and censorship.DeSci creates more opportunities for contact and collaboration between science and the “non-science world” by creating more opportunities for individuals and communities to be involved in the scientific process.Follow Joshua, Jelani, and DeSci World:Twitter - JoshuaTwitter - JelaniTwitter - DeSci WorldWebsiteDiscordNFT MarketplaceBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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 available HERE.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 81, we’re excited to welcome Aly Marguerite Neumann, Founder of Fourth Wave DAO, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization that will facilitate easy access to decentralized finance protocols so that users can grow their wealth, while also supporting women who are seeking safe reproductive health services, by connecting them with a decentralized network of helpers. We discuss how blockchain can be used to help protect reproductive rights, how they’re using web3 tools to build a decentralized network of support for women in need, their innovative governance model, and why web3 is much better than web2 for building movements of change.Three Key TakeawaysBlockchain can create safer, more secure ways to provide support to individuals in need, especially as it pertains to sensitive matters like reproductive health.Web3 provides a more empowering way to build movements of change that puts the power in the hands of the community, as opposed to venture capitalists and centralized institutions.Web3 tools can be used to build on the foundations of web2 movements, such as Auntie networks, to make them more inclusive, safe, and decentralized.Follow Aly and Fourth Wave DAO and Learn More:Twitter - AlyTwitter - Fourth Wave DAOWebsiteInstagramDiscordBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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 available HERE.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In episode 80 we’re excited to welcome Alejandro Adon, Founder of Kokonut Network, a regenerative finance project building the infrastructure to connect web3 with sustainable agriculture. Kokonut Network's core mission is to promote, organize, fund, and manage locally-driven, sustainable coconut farms, funded by the community using the Kokonut DAO framework for decision-making and treasury funds allocation. In this episode we discuss how web3 can empower smallholder farmers and communities, the role of DAOs in sustainable community projects, the exciting world of regenerative finance, and much more.Full shownotes at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysRegenerative Finance allow for the tokenization of good – a unique way to incentivize individuals and communities to engage in regenerative and sustainable actionsWeb3 gives communities the tools to launch their own regenerative projects, and retain ownership over them, contributing to the sustainable economic development of the communityDAOs enable communities to raise funds in new ways and create opportunities for individuals all over the world to contribute to and support these projects, helping connect underserved communities to global networks of support.Follow Kokonut Network and Learn MoreWebsiteTwitterDiscordInstagramBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.

In episode, 79 we’re excited to welcome back Dae Moyer, Development Lead at Endaoment, the first tax-exempt community foundation providing philanthropic financial services on-chain. Endaoment is one of the leaders in web3 philanthropy and to date, 50M USD in Cryptocurrency has been donated through their platform.  In this episode we discuss the importance of on-chain enabled transparency in charitable giving, the role of decentralized governance in philanthropy, and what the future of philanthropy will look like, in the year 2032, and the role that web3 will play in it.Three Key TakeawaysBlockchain-enabled transparency should be embraced by non-profits to rebuild trust and create greater accountability in the charitable sector.Decentralized governance can help drive greater representation and community ownership in non-profits by disrupting the traditional centralized structures of non-profit governance.Bear markets are for builders – Despite the current challenges in the market, builders are using this as an opportunity to form a strong foundation for their web3 social impact movements.Follow and Learn MoreTwitter - DaeTwitter - EndaomentDiscordWebsiteTurnout For Burnout CampaignBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.

For episode 78, we take a break from our interviews with web3 Changemakers to reflect on the incredible work being done in the web3 social impact space. It’s been a challenging week for those in web3, and many are worried about what the future might look like. During times like these, it’s important not to lose sight of why we are all here, and the ways that this technology can be used to build a better world. In this episode, we share words of inspiration from five web3 impact leaders from past episodes, about what excites them most about the social impact potential of web3.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgLinks to Full EpisodesEpisode 75 - Topl - Maximizing the value of impact with blockchainEpisode 70 - Console - Building a web3 platform for community actionEpisode 68 - ARTXV - Showing the world the power of neurodiversity with web3Episode 64 - Celo Foundation - Regenerative Finance and using web3 to achieve prosperity for allEpisode 51 - GoodDollar - "The time for UBI is now." Using crypto to deliver a Universal Basic IncomeBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.

In episode 77, we’re excited to welcome Paige Donner, Co-Founder of FrontierDAO, a web3 collective with a mission to fund research and innovation in science, fusion energy, engineering, and space exploration. They believe that web3 holds the key to unlocking massive advancements in these areas, all driven by the power of community.In this episode we discuss how web3 can help democratize scientific research, how DAOs and NFTs will revolutionize the scientific process, the exciting world of Decentralized Science, and much more.Three Key TakeawaysDAOs will disrupt traditional funding mechanisms in science by giving communities the ability to invest directly in research projects that are important to them and share in the benefits of its commercialization.IPNFTs allow scientists to tokenize their research on-chain, as an NFT, to retain ownership over their work while allowing the community to share in the value of open-source research.Web3 will shift the power in scientific research and exploration away from centralized institutions, such as large academic journals and research institutions, and into the hands of scientists and the community. Web3 gives power to individuals to own a piece of the future.Follow Paige and FrontierDAOTwitter - PaigeTwitter - FrontierDAOWebsiteDiscordBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.

In episode 76 we’re excited to welcome Dave Grannan, Founder of DVL.DGS, an NFT project using the power of web3 to support veterans and service members in the areas of suicide prevention, access to quality healthcare, sexual violence prevention, homelessness, and education and financial literacy, with 100% of proceeds from sales supporting these causes. Dave is a Serial Entrepreneur, veteran, and web3 evangelist, combining his experience in tech and passion for supporting service members into DVL.DGS.In this episode we discuss how they are using NFTs to support veterans causes and build a community of support for service members, how crypto and NFTs will positively disrupt charitable giving, DAOs and community governance, and much more!Three Key TakeawaysThe support services for veterans and service members in the US are broken. Veterans and service members suffer disproportionate rates of homelessness, suicide, and mental illness, and creative approaches to addressing these issues are needed.Crypto and NFTs should be embraced by the charitable sector as they allow for a greater degree to transparency and trust by allowing for an open and trustless system of giving.NFTs allow individuals to support causes they care about while being able to receive something tangible in return, an NFT, to commemorate their donation.Follow Dave and DVL.DGSTwitter - DaveTwitter - DVL.DGSWebsiteDiscordBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.

In episode 75, we are excited to welcome Erin Murphy, Chief Growth Officer at Topl, an impact-focused blockchain protocol. We discuss the many ways blockchain can help drive sustainable innovation, how it can help organizations accurately measure and track impact, how NGOs can benefit from web3 tools and how it can help them scale their impact, the future of impact tokenization, and much more.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysIt is hard to think of any sector, space, or facet of our lives that blockchain doesn’t have the potential to improve in some way. Topl is helping give individuals and organizations the tools to maximize this impact with blockchain.Blockchain is ushering in an era of radical transparency and accountability for corporations and organizations – whether it’s supply chains, NGOs, or governments – by making it much easier to verify important data from these organizations.Web3 gives agency to smaller organizations such as grassroots movements and community groups, by shifting the prevailing narrative in technology from competition to collaboration, and creating a new tech space where everyone can thrive, not just a select few.Follow Erin and ToplTwitter - ErinTwitter - ToplWebsiteDiscordLinkedInTopl $1M Grant ProgramBuy us a coffee!Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther 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.Full disclaimer available HERE.