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

For Ep. 74, we’re excited to welcome Boyd Cohen, Founder & CEO of Iomob, an organization with a mission to support climate action by making sustainable mobility easily available and accessible; and Internet of Mobility, a decentralized web3 marketplace for green mobility. In this episode we discuss their Move2Earn project WheelCoin, and how crypto tokenomics and web3 mechanics can help incentivize more sustainable actions, how web3 can be used to create a more accessible public transit experience and encourage green mobility, how crypto can help build more liveable cities, and much more.Three Key TakeawaysWeb3 tools can be used to connect the fragmented mobility market (transit, bikeshares, taxis, etc.) into one decentralized network to create a more seamless user experience.Move2Earn mechanics can be used to incentivize individuals to engage in more sustainable actions, such as using public transit, or biking to work.Blockchain allows for organizations to create public goods on a global scale in ways that weren’t possible before through the use of decentralized, permissionless networks.Follow Boyd, Iomob, and Iom ProtocolTwitter - BoydTwitter - IomobTwitter - Iom ProtocolWebsite - WheelCoinWebsite - IomobWebsite - Iom ProtocolDiscord - Iom ProtocolBuy 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 73, we’re excited to welcome Deepa and Justin from Impact DAO Media, a web3 media collective elevating the amazing potential of impact DAOs as the future of cause-based organizing. In this episode we discuss what makes DAOs, also known as decentralized autonomous organizations, such as great fit for community organizing, why non-profits and other community organizations should consider becoming a DAO, the many exciting ways that DAOs will revolutionize work, for the better, and much more.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgFollow Deepa, Justin, and Impact DAO MediaTwitter - DeepaTwitter - JustinTwitter - ImpactDAO MediaGitcoin Grants ProposalBuy 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 today’s episode, we’re excited to welcome Tomás Serrano Ramires, and Gastão Pinto de Oliveira, Co-Founders of art2act, a web3 movement dedicated to empowering artists by using the power of web3 to help them thrive financially, and by building a more accessible arts world through decentralization. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges facing artists in the traditional arts sector, how web3 can help address these challenges, their upcoming genesis NFT collection featuring 150 artists from 50 countries, the future of the web3 art space, and much more.Three Key TakeawaysThe traditional arts space is heavily gatekept, and artists who have dedicated their lives to their artistic practice are facing substantial barriers making it difficult to financially thrive.One way that we can help bridge the gap to web3 for traditional artists is by shifting the narrative of crypto and NFTs by showing the world the good that is being done with the technology.Web3 presents an incredible opportunity to bring  artists together from around the world together and create collective success, as is evidence by art2act’s genesis collection involving 150 artists from over 50 countries.Follow Tomás, Gastão, and art2actTwitter - TomásTwitter - GastãoTwitter - art2actWebsiteDiscordBuy 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 71, we’re excited to welcome Craig Schuster, Founder of RemittDAO, a social impact DAO focused on building wealth in migrant & refugee families, worldwide. They do this through teaching web3 skills & enabling digital remittance payments; especially for those who are unbanked. In this episode we discuss how crypto can build a fairer remittance system for migrant workers and those who are unbanked, their plan to provide web3 and digital remittance education to migrant communities, how crypto and web3 can lead to financial inclusion for the unbanked, and much more.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysThe remittance system is broken, and those who are most vulnerable, such as refugees, migrant workers, and the unbanked, are paying the price with high fees and interest rates.The tools exist to fix the remittance system with cryptocurrency. However, we can’t go by an “if we build it, they will come” approach. Coordinated education is needed to make sure those who need these tools most have the support and onboarding to make use of them.A community-driven approach is needed to implement web3 solutions in vulnerable populations. These solutions must be locally-driven, with the local communities having ownership over the project. Follow Craig and RemittDAOTwitter - CraigTwitter - RemittDAOWebsiteDiscordBuy 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 70, we’re excited to welcome Chris Castiglione, Co-Founder of Console, a web3 alternative to Discord, and crypto-native platform for web3 communities to focus and take action. Chris is an experienced tech leader, is a Y Combinator alumni, and left his web2 company to start building in the exciting new world of web3. In this episode, we discuss why they’re building a web3 alternative to Discord, why this matters, how their platform gives web3 communities like DAOs the tools to take action and drive change, the future of decentralized identity, and much more.Check out the full shownotes at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysIn web2, you may have heard the motto “don’t be evil,” whereas in web3, it is possible to build a system where one “can’t be evil,” by putting in place decentralized structures and trustless accountability models.Cryptocurrency gave people ownership over their money, and web3 platforms can give individuals ownership over their identity.Open source is the future. Building decentralized open-source alternatives to traditional web2 platforms will help build a more collaborative and fairer internet.Follow Chris and ConsoleTwitter - ChrisTwitter - ConsoleWebsiteBlogBuy 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 69, we’re excited to welcome Alisha Smith, Head of Web3 Strategy from Moments of Space, a community-powered meditation platform to support wellbeing in web3. Through their innovative platform, their making use of web3 tools, such as NFTs and decentralization, to encourage individuals to engage in mindfulness practice, and to help build a culture of wellness in web3. In this episode we discuss some of the challenges that exist when it comes to mental health and wellness in web3, how they’re bridging the gap between web3 and wellness, and some simple tips and tricks to stay well in this exciting and fast-paced space.Check out the full shownotes at cryptoaltruism.orgThree Key TakeawaysWeb3 can be extremely overwhelming. It is important that there are supports in place to make sure community members don’t burn out.Moments of Space is bringing mindfulness to web3 by making use of tools such as NFTs and tokenization to encourage individuals to engage in acts of mindfulness and to build a culture of wellness in web3.Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as taking 10 seconds to breathe or going for a walk. Moments of Space helps individuals capitalize on these moments.Follow Alisha and Moments of SpaceTwitter - AlishaInstagram - AlishaTwitter - Moments of SpaceWebsiteDiscordClaim 6 Month Premium SubscriptionBuy 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 67, we have the privilege of welcoming Ava Halvai, the Founder of ARTXV, the first NFT collective for neurodivergent artists and the first Web3 organization for the disabled community. Driven by her autistic sister and artist Tara, and the disappointing reaction she received from the traditional art world, she founded the collective to give neurodivergent artists the recognition they deserve, partnering with the likes of Google, and being featured across Times Square and presenting at ETHDenver. In this episode, we discuss how ARTXV is using web3 and NFTs to elevate neurodivergent artists, why it’s important to show the world the power of neurodiversity, how NFTs can drive greater inclusion and equity in the arts, and much more.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgFollow Ava and ARTXVTwitter - AvaTwitter - ARTXVWebsiteInstagramOpenseaDiscordGoogle Arts and Culture - ARTXVBuy 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 Ep. 67, we have the pleasure of welcoming Latin American visual artist and emerging NFT artist, Adrián Coto. We discuss Adrian’s journey as an artist from traditional to web3 art, some advice for artists looking to engage with web3, Adrian’s Queering Action series, the importance of artists claiming space in web3, and how web3 and NFTs can help dismantle gatekeepers and bring greater equity and inclusion to the world of arts.Full shownotes available at cryptoaltruism.orgFollow AdrianTwitterInstagramWebsiteBuy 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 Ep. 66, we continue our exciting journey into the world of Decentralized Science, or DeSci. We welcome Erik van Winkle and Jon Starr from DeSci Labs, a decentralized scientific ecosystem using web3 to empower scientists and rebuild the backend of science. We discuss some of the current pain points being faced by scientists, how science is in a crisis, and how DeSci Labs is looking to resolve this by using web3 to rebuild the backend of science.Three Key TakeawaysWeb3 shifts the balance of power in science away from scientific journals and large centralized bodies to scientists themselves, ensuring that they are fairly compensated for their work.DeSci provides exciting opportunities to onboard talented individuals to web3 including scientists and researchers, who otherwise may have not felt compelled to engage with the space.Science has been built around the same processes and technology for decades. Web3 will develop a more modern and decentralized scientific ecosystem that is accessible and empowering to the next generation of scientists.Follow & Learn MoreTwitter - ErikTwitter - JonTwitter - DeSci LabsWebsiteDiscordBuy 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 65, we dive into the exciting topic of Data Sovereignty, and the role that web3 can play in building a fairer and more open internet. We start off by giving a quick primer on data sovereignty, and why it is important. Following this, we welcome a special guest, the CEO of Functionland, Keyvan Sadeghi, for a discussion on web3 data sovereignty, how we can use web3 to build a fairer internet, and how they are working to build a decentralized, blockchain-based alternative to traditional web services, where users truly have ownership over their data.For more content on the connection between web3 and data sovereignty, check out our blog post on the topic, with more to come soon.Follow & Learn MoreTwitter - KeyvanTwitter - FunctionlandWebsiteDiscordBuy 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.