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

In Episode 54, we welcome Ediz Basol and Brett Memsic, Co-Founders of Etched NFT, a platform dedicated to harnessing the power and innovation of web3 to sustainably support charity in the metaverse. Etched has launched charitable NFTs in collaboration with athletes and non-profits, and to-date, have raised over $120,000 for various non-profits. In May, they launched their own PFP collection titled the Prosocialites. The Prosocialites are a collection of 7,000 vibrant and diverse NFTs living on the Ethereum blockchain. They are symbols for optimism. Bold, independent voices who believe in how extraordinary our digital lives can become. We discuss the power of NFTs and web3 to bring philanthropy and social impact into the metaverse, and what the web3-social impact ecosystem might look like in the future.Five Key TakeawaysNFTs are the ultimate community building tool for non-profits. They create new and accessible ways to engage donors.PFPs have always been a way for individuals to show their support for causes. NFTs help take this to the next level by serving as proof of participation in a movement or cause.There needs to be more emphasis on building better narratives around the space, so non-profits feel more comfortable engaging.NFTs will help build longer term support for causes by building communities around movements – helping drive a shift from slacktivism to activism and engagement.Web3 is changing very quickly – it’s important for organizations, especially non-profits, to stay agile so they can keep up.Links:Follow Ediz on TwitterFollow Brett on TwitterFollow Etched/Prosocialites on TwitterEtched WebsiteProsocialites WebsiteDiscordLinktreeTime Stamps02:25 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in web3?05:00 - Tell me about Etched, and how it all got started.06:45 - I understand that you have worked with a number of athletes on NFT collections in support of various causes. Tell me more.11:20 - You recently launched the Prosocialites NFT collection – tell me more about this.15:40 – Tell me more about the utility and engagement opportunities that come with the Prosocialites NFTs?19:45 – I understand you are working on launching an NFT marketplace with the goal of creating “perpetual charity” for causes. Tell me more about this.25:25 - How will NFTs disrupt traditional philanthropy?32:00 - What is the long-term vision for Etched?34:45 - What advice would you have for causes and changemakers looking to break into the world of NFTs?39:40 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Etched?42:20 - If you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? 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 th

In Episode 53, we’re thrilled to be joined by Savva Kerdemelidis and Nicholas Fiorenza from Crowd Funded Cures, a web3 project with a mission to launch a DeSci crowdfunding platform to incentivise the discovery of new uses for off-patent drugs, plant medicines, nutraceuticals and other unmonopolisable therapies without reliance on patents by using IP-NFTs, Pay-for-Success (PFS) contracts, and the issue of Public Good Medical Prize NFTs. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, they do a great job of breaking it down in this episode as we discuss the role web3 can play in funding medical research and development, IPNFTs, and the amazing potential in the DeSci movement.Five Key TakeawaysDeSci provides new opportunities to engage individuals and communities in scientific research and development, and to create a more collaborative and open-source space.IPNFTs allow for the fractionalization of ownership in early-stage biopharma projects and research, providing greater access to liquidity for researchers.Pay-for-success models help incentivize research into new uses for off-patent medicines without the traditional risks.IP NFTs and pay-for-success models will allow for greater research into medicines and therapies that have traditionally been ignored due to a lack of profitability.Blockchain alone won’t solve the issues plaguing scientific research and development, but it will make solving them a lot easier.Follow and learn moreFollow Savva on TwitterFollow Nick on TwitterCrowd Funded Cures TwitterWebsiteDiscordMediumRedditBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Help us out by buying us a coffee:Fiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a small 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 this episode we welcome Johnny Utah, the Founder of Favrit, a web3 organization with a mission to financially empower under-resourced communities and causes with art, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. Favrit is driven by the collective desire to affect positive social change through financial inclusion and empowerment. In this episode, we discuss their inaugural NFT project, Kindred Hearts, and how NFTs and web3 can drive financial inclusion and social change, and build stronger communities.Five Key TakeawaysIt’s all about the team – any web3 project, including Favrit and Kindred Hearts, is driven by a team of talented individuals, which acts as the foundation. It’s important to build out this foundation as a first step.There is a lot of virtue signaling in the web3 space. It is important to seek out projects where social impact is core to the mission, and not just an after thought.NFTs and crypto can help level the playing field by providing new opportunities for creators, and greater accessibility to financial services for those who have traditionally been excluded.Web3 is all about community – it’s important to build a strong, unified community of support around your project.Web3 projects must stay true to their North StarFollow and learn moreFollow Johnny on TwitterFollow Favrit on TwitterFollow Kindred Hearts on TwitterWebsite - FavritWebsite - Kindred HeartsDiscord - Kindred HeartsBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Help us out by buying us a coffee:Fiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a small Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther token options available at 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: the Founder of Crypto Altruism is a holder of Kindred Hearts NFTs.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

In this episode, we welcome Jessica Salama, Community Lead at GoodDollar, a global movement to bring economic opportunity to all. GoodDollar is an anti-poverty protocol and DAO that creates an ongoing money flow of digital basic income that is given away to its members. GoodDollar leverages decentralized finance financial tools to align incentives between those with money and those in need, creating more growth and opportunity for all.We discuss the synergies that exist between crypto and Universal Basic Income, how crypto can drive greater financial inclusion and economic empowerment, and why the time for UBI is now.Five Key TakeawaysThe time for UBI is now. There is adequate wealth in the world to ensure everyone can live comfortably - UBI can help make this a realityWith crypto, anyone with a phone can gain access to financial tools through DeFiEvery web3 movement needs a solid community to thrive. GoodDollar’s community spans the globe and includes ambassadors, investors, UBI recipients, and more.To drive financial inclusion, it’s important to make it as easy as possible for individuals to get involved. GoodDollar offers an easy on-ramp to those who are new to web3 and have traditionally faced financial exclusion.Decentralization and web3 enable new opportunities to create “people-powered”, horizontal programs and services that are driven by the communities they serve.Follow and learn moreFollow Jess on TwitterFollow GoodDollar on TwitterDiscordMediumWebsiteBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:Fiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a small Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther token options available at 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 50th episode, we are excited to welcome Ian Chong, CEO and Co-Founder of OSbiome and Ome NFTs, a project dedicated to using web3 and NFTs to encourage healthier living, and to save 1.5 million lives every year.Ian, alongside his partner Dr Maria, the Chief Technology Office and an award winning & published scientist in the microbiome space, they cofounded OSbiome & Ome NFTs to help make health accessible to everyone. Ome NFT by OSbiome is the world's first Health-to-Earn OG NFT collection. It's a collection of 1,000 unique 3D Omes, which act as your own personal virtual pet on the blockchain. By interacting with it and acting on simple health quests, owners can earn tokens and be rewarded for simply being healthy.Five Key TakeawaysNFTs, fused with a play-to-earn approach, can help incentivize users to engage in healthy behaviors, and get rewarded for doing so.Web3, by helping decentralize health data, can make health care more accessible for all.Millions of lives are lost each year to conditions that can be improved with diet and lifestyle changes. Tokens can be a unique way to encourage healthy activities which can ultimately save lives.Successful NFT projects, especially those that follow a play-to-earn model, need to be driven by the community and responsive to community needs.Organizations that started as non-web3 companies, can find innovative ways to make use of web3 tools to advance their mission and make it more accessible to all.Follow and learn moreFollow Ome NFT on TwitterFollow Ian on TwitterDiscordWebsiteBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:Fiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a small Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther token options available at cryptoaltruism.org/supportusBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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.

As we approach the big 5-0, in this episode we reflect back on the key themes and reflections that emerged in the first 49 episodes, and the exciting next steps for the Crypto Altruism Podcast!The key themes from the first 48 episodes highlighted in this episode are:1. The generosity of the web3 community2. Collaboration and inclusion as a feature of web33. Finding a community in web3, and getting engaged4. Anyone can succeed in web3, no matter their skill set5. The future is unknown, and that is a good thingTaking the Crypto Altruism podcast to the next levelThe first almost-50 episodes have been a blast, and I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to put out. It has also been an incredible learning experience for me personally, and I am excited for this journey to continue. To build off of this success, and to make sure I can really focus in on putting out the best quality content for you, our amazing listeners, I will be slightly recalibrating the podcast, and moving to one episode a week, going out on Monday. This will enable me to go all in and put out the most high-quality content I can, with the most amazing and inspirational guests from across the space, the best show notes in the space, and the most useful and relevant information for you, the listener.Help us make this a reality:Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:Fiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a small Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther token options available at cryptoaltruism.org/supportusBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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 this episode, we highlight three movements within web3 that have experienced incredible growth in recent years: Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and Decentralized Science (DeSci).Reflecting back on the start of 2022, it is clear that the broader movement of decentralization has gained incredible momentum as we’ve seen the launch of dozens, if not hundreds, of social impact DAOs and NFT projects, and the exponential growth of decentralized philanthropy.  Decentralization is a core aspect of DeFi, ReFi, and DeSci as well – in that they seek to use decentralization, and the power of community, to address complex challenges that legacy systems simply haven’t been able to address.In this episode we give a brief introduction to each of these movements, and some of the projects and organizations that are leading the way.Projects discussed in the Episode:EtheriscAgUnityAgriUTKlimaDAOClimateDAOEarthFundVitaDAOSCINETBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AFiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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 this episode, we’re excited to welcome Jay Velasco, Co-Founder and Project Lead for Cool Crypto Kids, an NFT project supporting social impact projects and organizations in collaboration with children’s hospitals, artists, and the community at large. Their first series features children’s artwork turned NFTs, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. We discuss the vision behind Cool Crypto Kids, and how it all got started, how they’ve turned inspiring children’s art work into beautiful NFTs, the causes they are supporting, now and into the future, and the amazing potential of web3 to drive social impact.Follow and learn moreFollow Jay on TwitterFollow Cool Crypto Kids on TwitterInstagramDiscordWebsiteChildren’s Hospital of Los AngelesEpisode Time Stamps01:18 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?04:09 Tell me about Cool Crypto Kids, and how it all got started.09:24 - Tell me about your first NFT series in support of the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.11:45 - Tell me about the artists behind the artwork16:05 - Tell me about how the revenue splitting works from the sales of your NFTs.20:18 - Tell me about some of the utility behind Cool Crypto Kids NFTs?22:52 - What is the long-term vision for Cool Crypto Kids?26:05 - What is the best way for listeners to learn more?27:43 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AFiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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 this episode, we welcome back Michael Cooper, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning at Panagora Group, to continue our discussion on social tokens and how to effectively monitor impact, and breakdown the Oracle Problem, a complex challenge that can limit the potential of social tokens.Part I - An introduction to social tokensPart II - Fishcoin and “Best Fit” tokensAbout Michael and Panagora GroupThe Panagora Group is a leader in providing evidence driven innovation in social impact to the United States Agency for International Development and is actively building the tools for effective and ethical digital impact.  Along with colleagues from the Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics, Notre Dame and Cardiff Universities, Michael has recently published a paper that explores the use of tokens to achieve the behaviors necessary for social impact, which can be found HERE.In his role with Panagora group, Michael works with foreign assistance providers from various U.S. federal agencies, the United Nations and World Bank in designing and learning from social impact interventions.  His mandate is to build evidence to improve the design and management of social impact interventions using government funds.  He has worked in 27 different countries and completed fellowships with the University of Notre Dame on the use of data science in decision making and is now focusing on building the initial learning agendas and protocols for optimizing the use of blockchain technology for social impact.Social LinksFollow Panagora Group:TwitterWebsiteFollow Michael CooperTwitterLinkedInMediumBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AFiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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 rea

In this episode, we're excited to welcome Adam Ghahramani, Founder of Untamed Elephants, a community dedicated to using NFTs, art, and cutting-edge tech to raise money for African and Asian elephants. We discuss how they have raised nearly $75,000 for charities supporting elephants, how they are creating unique engagement opportunities for NFT holders, and the roadmap and long-term vision for this exciting project.About Untamed ElephantsUntamed Elephants is the first mission-driven NFT PFP project. They have two NFT collections supporting their work - Untamed Elephants, the original, and the more recently minted Untamed Matriarchs.They work closely with three key elephant charity partners, two focused on African elephants (Save The Elephants and Elephant Crisis Fund) and one on Asian elephants (Saving Ganesh). Rather than simply make donations, they foster a mutual, two-way relationships.Follow and learn moreTwitter - AdamTwitter - Untamed ElephantsInstagramDiscordWebsiteBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AFiat - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismBrought to you by: KoinlyLink to Koinly Cryptocurrency Tax Software*Please note - as an affiliate partner, we get a commission for new subscriptions which goes a long way in supporting Crypto Altruism.--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.