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

In this episode, we have the privilege of being joined by Tim Lea and Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat, Founders of Walking Between Worlds, a movement to energize and empower global Indigenous communities through NFTs. We discuss the launch of their Genesis collection, the role NFTs can play in helping Indigenous artists become self-sufficient, and the long-term vision for their exciting, community-driven project.About Walking Between WorldsUnderstanding the historical economic and technological barriers faced by Indigenous communities, Walking Between Worlds works with Indigenous communities to help them capitalize on the NFT market, leading to greater financial inclusion and self-determination for Indigenous artists.They are bringing leading thinkers from within global Indigenous communities together with global experts in the cryptocurrency, technology and digital art spaces. Together, through community-based excellence, and supported by behavioural economics, their objective is to create an ecosystem to provide the foundations for global Indigenous communities to excel.Follow WBW and learn more:WebsiteDiscordYouTubeTwitter - Walking Between WorldsTwitter - VanessaTwitter - TimEpisode Time Stamps01:45 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and NFTs?08:45 - Tell me about Walking Between Worlds, and the inspiration behind it.14:45 - On your website, you mention, “for too long, global indigenous communities have been disenfranchised with the accelerating speed of technologies only worsening this effect.” Tell me more about this, and how WBW aims to address this.27:40 - Tell me about your Genesis collection37:40 - What is the long-term vision on WBW?39:55 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about and support WBW?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 non-profits review and layout their strategic fundraising plans for 2022, cryptocurrency fundraising should be a part of the equation. In this episode, we highlight ten reasons why non-profits should embrace the web3 community and begin accepting cryptocurrency donations in 2022.Reason # 1 - Crypto giving is bigger than everReason # 2 - Crypto donors are very generousReason # 3 - Crypto Giving can be highly cost effectiveReason # 4 - It’s easier than ever to accept crypto donationsReason # 5 – Engaging with cryptocurrency helps expand your organizations reach globallyReason # 6 – Accepting crypto donations shows that you value innovationReason # 7 – Many non-profits are already doing itReason # 8 – Major gifts are common place in the crypto spaceReason # 9 – Accepting crypto donations is step one to engaging with the web3 communityReason # 10 – It’s not a matter of if but whenFor more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 are pleased to be joined by Michael Cooper, Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning at the Panagora Group, for a discussion on tokenizing social impact. We dive into what tokens are, the role of tokens in driving social impact, and Michael’s work on tokenizing social impact, including what it means for current social impact practice, and the gaps that need to be addressed moving forward. This episode combines the perspectives of emerging fields like cryptoecnomics with historical evidence from the behavioral sciences with an eye toward building new social impact tools.This episode begins a series of discussions with Michael on what tokens are, how they can be used to achieve these positive behaviors, and what is necessary to do this effectively and ethically.About 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.Social LinksFollow Panagora Group:TwitterWebsiteFollow Michael CooperTwitterLinkedInMediumEpisode Time Stamps:01:30 – What was your “ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain03:30 – What is "social impact"?  How is blockchain being used to achieve it?07:20 – What is your background in blockchain and social impact?14:30 – What is a "token"?20:10 – How can tokens be more effective in achieving social impact? (8 mins)26:15 – What are the next steps that need to happen to make advancements in tokenizing social impact?35:10 – What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your work?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 have the pleasure of being joined by James Siegel, Senior Fellow at KABOOM!, a non-profit organization with a powerful mission: to “end playspace inequity for good”. We discuss the amazing work KABOOM! is doing, and how they have embraced web3 and technological innovations.In his role as Senior Fellow, James is responsible for advising the organization, building strategic partnerships, and advancing the mission of ending playspace inequity. James previously served as the CEO of KABOOM! for five years, and has also served on the Corporation for National and Community Services, the non-profit coalition Independent Sector, and in various other public and private sector roles.About KABOOM!KABOOM! is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a powerful mission: to “end playspace inequity for good”. KABOOM! works with communities “to build kid-designed playspaces that can spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for the kids who are often denied opportunities to thrive.”For over 25 years, KABOOM! has provided joy to kids throughout the United States in their mission to end playspace inequity, and has had amazing impacts through their work:Over 17,000 playspaces built or improvedOver 1.5 million volunteers engagedOver 11 million kids servedFollow KABOOM! and learn more:Twitter - James SiegelTwitter - KABOOM!FacebookInstagramDonate cryptocurrency to KABOOM!Episode Time Stamps01:30 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency?03:35 - Tell us about KABOOM! and the programs and services you offer10:15 - I understand that KABOOM! has been redefining what a play space means, including bringing play spaces to where kids are. Can you tell me more about this?12:55 - I understand that you are finding creative ways to use technology at KABOOM!, including the development of “tech enabled play spaces”. What is a tech enabled play space, and what are the benefits for kids?17:53 -  Please share with us some of the impacts KABOOM! has had through its programs (this could be stats, inspiring stories, etc.)26:25 - Why did KABOOM! decide to start accepting cryptocurrency donations? 30:50 - What has been your experience with cryptocurrency fundraising thus far?34:50 - Beyond accepting donations, what other ways do you see cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 being of benefit to KABOOM! in the future?40:00 - If you had the opportunity to share one thing with any non-profit partner hesitant to engage with cryptocurrency, what would it be? 42:58 - What’s the best way to learn more about and support KABOOM!?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 no

One of the more exciting developments in the NFT space in the past year or so, has been the purposeful social impact projects that have arisen. These projects have helped bring awareness and funding to many important social causes, and have been another great example of the power of crypto and blockchain in contributing to social good. In this episode, we aim to show you that NFTs are much more than just a jpeg, but are in fact a revolutionary tool that will disrupt the social impact space for the better.Episode Time Stamps:1:40 - Fundraising for charitable causes6:14 - Decentralization and greater opportunity8:55 - Building equity, diversity, and inclusion in web3Projects Mentioned (in order):Blazed Cats Fast Food PunksCrypto Coral Tribe Impact ChangeDAOWomen Rise NFT Power of Women NFTYes Queen ClubARTXVMoon Landing For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 are going to dive a bit deeper into the role that blockchain and cryptocurrency can play in supporting and empowering refugees.  The refugee crisis is extremely complex, and blockchain and cryptocurrency will not magically swoop in and solve the problem. However, blockchain and cryptocurrency can help deliver innovation solutions to help refugees and vulnerable populations gain access to financial instruments, efficient and reliable aid, and digital identification.Episode Time Stamps:02:48 - Enabling access to essential financial instruments and services05:30 - Providing efficient and reliable aid10:08 - Developing digital identification systemsFor more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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  discuss a topic that can be, well, fear inducing for many in the web3 community: Blockchain and government! But don’t worry, we’re not talking about regulation here, or how governments are trying to shut crypto down. Instead we are going to focus on how blockchain and crypto can build better governments.Discussions around blockchain and governments more often than not revolve around fears related to regulation, with the belief that government and cryptocurrency are simply incompatible. However, there are many tangible ways that cryptocurrency and blockchain can help individuals hold governments accountable, leading to healthier democracies.Episode Time Stamps:1:05 - Transparency and financial accountability5:08 - More fair and efficient electoral systems8:39 - Protection free press and freedom of speechInvestopedia article referenced - https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-blockchain-technology-can-prevent-voter-fraud/For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 have the privilege of being joined by Thomas and Thiago from Yes Queen Club, a collective aiming to build inclusion in the web3 space. In this episode we discuss the challenges faced by LGBTQ folks in the web3 space, the role NFTs can play in building inclusion in the space, and the upcoming launch of this exciting project. About Yes Queen ClubYes Queen Club is a global creative collective with members as far afield as Brazil, New Zealand and the USA. Together they’re on a mission to bring diversity and inclusion to the crypto and metaverse worlds that are shaping the future of our economy and our society. They aim to ensure these spaces are fit a for everyone rather than just reflecting today’s power structures.Follow Yes Queen Club and learn more:TwitterDiscordWebsiteEpisode Time Stamps1:25 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?7:15 - Tell us about Yes Queen Club, and how it all started.12:05 - How has the team and mission evolved?17:30 - What is the long-term vision for Yes Queen Club?22:18 - Tell us about the upcoming launch of Yes Queen Club27:35 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your project?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 have the privilege of being joined by Miguel Prados, CEO of Comunitaria, an innovative organization based out of Spain that is using community currencies to reduce poverty and support the economies of disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Miguel has been working with community currencies since 2012, and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the role blockchain and cryptocurrency can play in driving social impact, which he has used to launch Comunitaria. Comunitaria has received numerous accolades including being recognized by Blockchain for Humanity and UNICEF.About ComunitariaComunitaria was created to have a positive impact on the most disadvantaged neighborhoods by benefiting small stores and helping people at risk of social exclusion. They use blockchain-based digital community currencies to support local businesses, improve the livelihoods of those in disadvantaged communities, and drive social change. Follow Miguel and Comunitaria and learn more:Comunitaria Social LinksTwitter – ComunitariaTwitter - MiguelFacebookInstagramVisit their website: https://comunitaria.com Episode Time Stamps1:00 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?4:08 - Tell us about Comunitaria, and how it all started.6:16 - What exactly is a community currency, and how are you currently using them for your work?9:13 - Tell us about your “Rooftop that feeds” project 17:17 - What have been some of the impacts of your work so far on the communities you are working in?20:37 - What is the long-term vision for Communitaria? Where do you see the project in the future?25:50 - What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 to disrupt social impact?33:30 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about and support your project?For more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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 do a bit of a deeper dive into the symbiosis that exists between blockchain and supply chains, and, what exactly all of this has to do with social impact and making the world a better place.The past year has been an extraordinary test of global supply chains, as they have truly been pushed to the limit. Due to a perfect storm of COVID-19, labor and materials shortages, geo-political conflicts, natural disasters, and more, many complex supply chains have been impacted, including the supply chains for semi-conductors, lumber, and PPE, to name a few. Then came the rapid rollout of billions of vaccine doses to every corner of the earth, putting pharmaceutical supply chains to the test.This perfect storm has demonstrated the clear need for innovation in the sector to respond to growing challenges and uncertainty. With the realities of climate change, ongoing disruptions due to COVID-19, and a changing labor market, it is likely that supply chains will continue to face enormous challenges in the foreseeable future. This is where blockchain can help. Blockchain has the potential to help create more efficient, transparent, secure, and auditable supply chains that will revolutionize the sector for the better. Projects Discussed:StaTwigReSea ProjectFor more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.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) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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.