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

For episode 213, we welcome Kent Babin, Co-Founder of CARBON Copy , a research and insights platform tracking the pulse of the ReFi movement , from impact data to capital flows to the emerging narratives shaping Web3's regenerative finance movement. In this episode, we dive into the newly released 2025 State of ReFi Report , which offers one of the most comprehensive snapshots to date of wher...

For episode 212, we welcome Arda Akartuna , Lead Crypto Threat Researcher at Elliptic , a blockchain intelligence firm trusted by over 700 institutions worldwide to track and secure digital asset activity across 50+ blockchains. In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful and underreported use cases of crypto: getting aid to those in need when everything else fails . From war-torn Ukraine...

Today we welcome Stacy Spikes, CEO and Co-Founder of MoviePass and the driving force behind Mogul , a bold new platform that brings together blockchain and film to give fans real ownership and influence in the entertainment industry. Stacy’s story is one of grit, vision, and reinvention. From humble beginnings in the industry to launching one of the fastest-growing subscription services in history...

Today we welcome Jason Teutsch, Chief Scientist and Founder of Truebit , a blockchain-based verification protocol that is making off-chain computation auditable and trustless. At the heart of Truebit is something called the verification game , a cryptoeconomic protocol that lets you compute off-chain and then prove that your computation was correct. This episode explores the power of onchain attes...

Today we welcome Christian Chegne, Co-Founder of ReFi Hub , a rapidly growing regenerative finance platform that lets anyone invest in real-world sustainability infrastructure , from solar plants to EV charging stations, and earn on-chain yields while supporting climate-positive outcomes. In this episode you’ll learn: 🌱 Why we need bold, innovative tools to accelerate progress on the climate fina...

‍Today we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie , a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding . With a background in human centered design and a passion for the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem, Tobias is at the forefront of helping builders understand what’s working, what’s growing, and where Ethereum is headed. In this...

For episode 207, we’re excited to welcome Jaydeep Korde, CEO and Co-Founder of Launchnodes , the team behind Lido Impact Staking —a groundbreaking initiative that allows users to donate a portion of their staking rewards to fund verified social impact projects like GiveDirectly, UNICEF, and Treedom , all while keeping their principal intact. From decentralized dashboards to real-world data and rad...

For episode 206, we’re excited to welcome Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Helium —a trailblazing DePIN project that’s redefining what decentralized infrastructure can look like at scale. From powering the world’s largest contiguous Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) to deploying a nationwide mobile offload strategy with industry partners, Helium is proving that blockchain can drive real-world,...

For episode 205, we’re excited to welcome Bill Laboon, Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at Web3 Foundation —the team driving innovation behind the Polkadot and Kusama networks . At a moment when governance challenges in decentralized communities are front-and-center, Bill is leading the charge on education and initiatives designed to make decentralized governance more transparent,...

Welcome back to AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar —a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding , or AutoPGF for short, and the incredible organizations leveraging this new mechanism to scale their impact. For episode 4, we’re honored to welcome Anna Whitson-Diaz from the Stellar Development Foundation , Kourtney Rusow from Co...

For episode 204, we’re excited to welcome Will Le and Jessica Gaubert , Co-Founders of Haraka , a groundbreaking blockchain-based community credit protocol revolutionizing microfinance . Haraka leverages social trust and Web3 technology to provide affordable loans to underserved entrepreneurs by turning intangible social capital into measurable, portable, on-chain reputations.  We discuss: How Har...

For episode 203, we’re excited to welcome Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Privado ID —a decentralized identity platform revolutionizing how we protect, own, and verify our identities online. Evin is a true Web3 pioneer whose journey spans foundational roles at organizations like ConsenSys and Disco.xyz, advising global communities like Boys Club, and contributing to DAOs sh...

For episode 202, we’re excited to welcome Marc Vanlerberghe , Chief Marketing Officer atthe Algorand Foundation. Marc is a visionary leader with some impressive experience in the tech world, having previously led the launch of Android at Google, and is now focused on making blockchain useful, scalable, and impactful at Algorand. In this episode, Marc shares what makes Algorand's infrastructur...

For episode 201, we’re excited to welcome Paul Burg of DeCleanup Network, EcoSynthesisX, and Regen Bazaar —each leveraging blockchain to empower local action and build measurable environmental impact. From incentivizing cleanups through tokenization to collaborating with NGOs and fostering vibrant regen communities—Paul's work embodies the power of Web3 localism, demonstrating how decentraliz...

For episode 200, we’re excited to share the recording from our special live episode in celebration of episode 200. We hosted a live space with our community, past guests, and friends to reflect on the journey so far, the powerful themes we’ve explored, and the stories that have inspired us along the way. This episode is a celebration of what makes Web3 so special: the people building it, the commu...

For episode 199, we’ve put together a special episode to celebrate as we near episode 200! This episode is a bit of a “starter pack” for Web3 social impact, highlighting 10 inspiring use cases leveraging blockchain to build a better world - from humanitarian aid and remittances, to regenerative finance and decentralized science. This episode serves as a great overview of the many ways crypto rails...

Welcome back to AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar —a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding , or AutoPGF for short, and the incredible organizations leveraging this new mechanism to scale their impact. For Episode 3, we welcome Jon Ruth , Co-Founder of Climate Coordination Network —a Web3-native climate impact collective t...

For episode 198, we’re excited to welcome Eric Alsop , Chief Technology Officer at Pesabase —a blockchain-based remittance platform making it faster, cheaper, and more secure to send money to South Sudan, with over $8.5 million transacted to date. From mobile agents to full-service banks, and from smart contracts to stablecoins, Pesabase is a masterclass on accessible UX & meeting users where...

Welcome back for episode 2 of AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar —a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding and the incredible organizations leveraging this mechanism to scale their impact. Today we welcome Ilan Wallentin from GiveDirectly and Garm Lucassen from Glo . GiveDirectly was the first-ever cause supported by Glo’s...

For episode 197, we’re excited to welcome José Ignacio Trajtenberg , CEO and Co-Founder of Xcapit. Based in Argentina, José leads a powerhouse Web3 R&D firm using blockchain and AI to build digital infrastructure for inclusion and impact. From tokenizing renewable energy, to designing wallets that function offline in low-connectivity regions, to partnering with UNICEF for financial inclusion ,...

For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new series - AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar. Public goods funding has long been an unsolved challenge in both traditional and Web3 ecosystems. But Glo Dollar is pioneering a new model , using stablecoin yields to generate impact funding—without any extra cost or effort from users. This concept, known as Automatic Public Goods Funding...

For episode 196, we’re excited to welcome Debbie Soon, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer (prev.) at HUG, and author of Digital Mavericks. Debbie is a true pioneer, helping bridge Web2 and Web3, empower creatives, and make digital ownership more accessible. As an investor, entrepreneur, Web3 expert, and Founder, Debbie has played a pivotal role in building one of the most inclusive digital comm...

Today, we’re doing something a little different, and breaking from our regular production schedule to release a special live bonus episode. This episode is a recording of a live twitter space, where we wrapped up our Trailblazers of Octant series with an open discussion, community reflections, and ecosystem updates. Since it was recorded live, the audio quality might not be what you're used t...

In episode 195, we welcome Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule and Co-Founder of pump.science. Benji is at the forefront of Decentralized Science (aka DeSci), a movement using blockchain to democratize research funding, unlock new discoveries, and shift power from big institutions of funders, and into the hands of scientists and the community. In this episode, we explore: How Decentralized Science (D...

In episode 194, we’re excited to welcome Norbert Vadas , Head of Product at ZkCloud , a leading platform building the first truly decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving . Before diving into blockchain, Norbert spent over a decade working with global organizations like UNICEF and FAO, navigating the intersection of finance, governance, and emerging tech. He later transitioned into Web3 as p...