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

In this episode, we welcome Dae Moyer from Endaoment, the first on-chain 501(c)(3) organization building decentralized financial infrastructure focused on social impact. To date, they have granted more than $20M USD in funds to non-profit organizations. We have a fascinating chat about decentralized charitable giving, the amazing potential of crypto philanthropy, and how they have been supporting...

For today’s episode, we welcome NFT artist and philanthropist Ali Sabet for an exciting conversation about the power of NFTs to drive social impact. We discuss his artistic approach, the role of charitable giving in his practice, his projects in support of Ukraine, and some tips and tricks for newcomers looking to break into the world of NFTs. About Sabet Ali Sabet is an Iranian-American Painter,...

In this episode, we welcome Evan from MyCryptoWish for a fascinating conversation on crypto philanthropy. We discuss his dream to raise $1 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and how he hopes to use NFTs and crypto to accomplish this. Evan Golinsky is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying political science and cinema studies, with the goal of being a Hollywood tale...

In this episode, we welcome Tamara Goddard, David Fierro, and Rian Bevin from 400 drums, for a fascinating discussion on the power of NFTs to drive economic empowerment for underserved communities! We discuss how they are using NFTs to empower Indigenous communities, and support culture and language preservation, and to give back to a number of important Indigenous causes. About 400 Drums 400 Drum...

In this episode, we are joined by Joe Agoada from Sostento, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps frontline public health workers save lives. Joe gives a crash course on running a successful crypto fundraising campaign, and some tips and tricks for those looking to engage in crypto philanthropy. About Joe Before launching Sostento, Joe spent over 15 years working at the intersection of public health, c...

In this episode, we discuss how blockchain can help build more efficient, transparent, cost-effective, and community-driven Universal/Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) programs. As UBI and the research behind it evolve, cryptocurrency and blockchain ought to be a part of the conversation. Crypto is a perfect complement for UBI, as it will (and already is) enabling for a more efficient, transparent,...

In this episode, we discuss a term that gets used a lot in the web3 space, and that of course is DeFi, or Decentralized Finance. Specifically, we explore, if, indeed, DeFi can be a solution to the crisis of the unbanked, and bring greater financial inclusion to everyone.  According to the latest report from the World Bank, there are nearly 1.7 billion people around the world that are unbanked. Bei...

In this episode, we are joined today by Tim Stirrup from Angel Protocol, an organization empowering charities to take advantage of decentralized financial products to improve their fundraising and their impact. We discuss the future of philanthropy, and how DeFi is flipping the traditional philanthropic sector on its head.  Tim is the Chief Marketing Officer of Angel Protocol. Before his time with...

In this episode we are excited to be joined by David, Antonio, and Nurvitria from AgUnity and AgriUt.  We discuss how blockchain can build greater financial inclusion in last mile communities and support smallholder farmers. David Davies is the founder and CEO of AgUnity and two other successful startups. David brings with him more than 10 year in senior roles in global investment banks such as Go...

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Najah Roberts, Founder of Crypto Kids Camp. We discuss the amazing work of Crypto Kids Camp in providing a high quality, modern tech education to children and youth, their adaptive BEASTMODE curriculum, and how they're helping bridge the gap to tech education for underserved populations. Our guest, Najah Roberts is a Crypto expert, motivational...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Leah Ibrahim Sams, Founder of Power of Women NFT. We discuss how they are using NFTs to empower women, build greater inclusion in the space, open dialogue on womanhood, and drive social impact by supporting a number of social causes. About Power of Women Power of Women is an NFT movement of bold, diverse, empowering artworks by the illustrat...

In this episode, we are joined by Marco Barbosa, Founder of impactMarket, a decentralized poverty alleviation protocol that enables vulnerable communities to implement poverty alleviation mechanisms, such as Unconditional Basic Income (UBI). We discuss how crypto and blockchain can enable greater financial inclusion, the synergy between crypto and UBI, and impactMarket’s unique decentralized appro...

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 proje...

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 ever Reason # 2 - Crypto donors are very generous Reason # 3 - Crypto Givi...

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...

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 partn...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 Club Yes Queen Club is a global creat...

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 c...

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-pol...

For this episode, we share some strategies for how to stay well while working in the web3 space. Let’s face it, the web3 space is overwhelming and fast paced, and it can often be difficult to keep up. The end result can sometimes be stress, anxiety, and constant FOMO. By using some of these strategies, it can help ensure you get the most out of web3 while taking care of your self. Strategies discu...

In our most recent podcast episode, to celebrate the beginning of a new year and the incredible achievements in the crypto for social impact space in 2021, we highlighted some of the top developments in the space over the past year. In the last episode, we highlighted numbers 1-11, and for this episode, we are going to continue on, and highlight the last ten developments in our “top 21 crypto soci...

2021 was a very challenging year for many. COVID-19 intensified as case counts reached all-time highs, climate change and extreme weather events impacted and displaced millions all over the world, misinformation campaigns and anti-intellectualism set the world back in many important areas, and geo-political conflicts surged on. These factors, in conjunction, make it extremely difficult for many to...