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

In episode 193, we’re excited to welcome Sunny Lu, Founder of Vechain , a pioneering blockchain ecosystem that has been demonstrating the power of crypto to drive sustainability efforts since 2015. In this episode, you will learn: How blockchain can eliminate greenwashing and build trust in ESG & environmental initiatives. How Web3 empowers individuals, organizations, and businesses to create...

In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart , Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures , to explore how blockchain, AI, and innovative funding models are helping to get aid to the right people—before disaster strikes. In this episode, you'll learn Why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, and how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disast...

In episode 191, we’re excited to welcome Elizabeth Kukka , CEO of Purpose for Profit , the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. With a bold vision for reimagining impact investing, powered by crypto, Purpose for Profit is tackling one of society’s most pressing challenges: affordable housing. In this episode, we explore: How blockchain can fuel impact in...

For the fifth and final episode of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome  Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and James Kiernan of Octant , to explore the vision, mechanics, and impact of the Epoch 7 Climate Round. In this episode, we explore: Why Web3 public goods funding and coordination mechanisms are gamechangers for climate action. How Octant and Climate Coordi...

In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past guests from across diverse industries including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers on what it really takes to build in Web3. We explore: How Web3 builders stay focused and resilient in an industry that moves at lightning speed. The biggest lessons on community, leadership, and team-building from top Web3 fou...

For episode four of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from the Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects that drive meaningful change. In this episode, we explore: How Greenpill Dev Guild is empowering regenerative movements with innovative Web3 tools and...

In episode 189, we’re excited to welcome welcome Jan ( Puncar) Brezina , legendary DAO builder and co-author of How to DAO . With a track record that includes contributions to groundbreaking DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO, Puncar has been at the forefront of innovation into decentralized communities. In this episode, we explore: How DAOs are revolutionizing the way we organize and c...

In episode 188, we’re excited to welcome Aly Madhavji , Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting high-growth crypto startups worldwide, and has collaborated with institutions like the United Nations and INSEAD to leverage emerging technologies for global challenges. We explore: Some of the common...

In episode 187, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker , Co-Founder of Earthstream , an innovative startup that uses bioacoustics and sensor systems, powered by AI and blockchain, to "Listen to the Earth." Dr. Viroshan's journey spans blockchain innovation, tokenomics research, and climate tech, so he has so much wisdom to drop. We explore: How bioacoustics and blockchain are...

In episode 186, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar of Web3ForGood for a special 2024 year in review episode! We dive into the biggest trends of 2024, including breakthroughs in DeSci, experiments in public goods funding, and the rise of crypto-powered AI agents; along with bold predictions for 2025! We discuss: The most exciting Web3 for Good developments of 2024, including AI...

For episode 185, we’re excited to welcome Calanthia Mei , Co-Founder of Masa , a decentralized AI network where individuals can earn by contributing their data. Calanthia is a visionary leader with a rich history in fintech, having scaled successful companies and driven blockchain innovation. In this episode, we explore Masa’s groundbreaking approach to democratizing AI through blockchain, and how...

For episode three of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. In this episode, we dive into: How Protocol Guild is revolutionizing funding for Web3 open-source software and Ethereum core developers. Why sustainable funding mechanisms are cr...

Today we welcome André Eikmeier , Founder & CEO of Good Empire , a global platform reshaping how we engage with social and environmental impact. With a background as a successful entrepreneur, having previously built a $100M business, and a mission to build a better world, André has dedicated himself to empowering individuals and organizations to unite for the 17 Global Goals. We discuss: How...

In episode 183, we’re excited to welcome Ken Timsit, Head of Cronos Labs , the $100M Web3 startup accelerator and ecosystem development arm of the Cronos blockchain. We discuss: How to navigate the complexities of building in Web3 How zero-knowledge technology is revolutionizing identity and data sovereignty Some tips for how you can build accessible Web3 experiences that drive real-world adoption...

For episode two of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Thomas Gondwe, Founder of SummitShare. We explore the historical and ongoing challenges of artifact repatriation, how blockchain plays a critical role in creating digital repositories to monitor and verify artifacts, and the innovative Revenue Sharing Mesh that ensures the benefits of these efforts flow back to loc...

In episode 182, we’re excited to welcome Aliya, Vivek, and Andy from Kernel. We discuss Kernel’s origin story, its guiding principles, and its unique approach to education in Web3 that has inspired some of Web3’s biggest projects. With applications for the next Kernel Block, KBX, closing on December 20th, we also highlight how you can join this incredible community and embark on your own journey o...

In episode 181, we’re excited to welcome J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. We explore the intersection of Web3, AI, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and how Raiinmaker is unlocking new ways for individuals to contribute to and benefit from the growth of AI. From their innovative node operator rewards to their commitment to ethical AI, this conversation dives...

In episode 180, we’re excited to welcome Simon (aka polymath) from The Soci3ty to explore how they’re using Web3 to build a digital nation that creates value for all its members, and the world. We dive into their unique 7-step approach for participation in their ecosystem, the role of Web3 gamification and incentive mechanisms, how partnerships like the Blockchain Africa Movement are strengthening...

How is Octant revolutionizing Web3 public goods funding through decentralization, community governance, and innovative funding mechanisms? 🤔 For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new mini-series called Trailblazers of Octant, where we focus on the exciting, and rapidly growing public goods funding movement around the Octant Ecosystem. For episode one of our new mini-series, Trail...

In episode 179, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Senhaji, Head of Growth at Chronicle, to discuss the importance of Oracles in Web3’s future. We discussed the challenges facing oracles today, how Chronicle is advancing the data infrastructure needed for a truly decentralized world, and some of the incredible social impact use cases that oracles have supported. Jenn will also share insights on the...

How can we leverage crypto rails to develop reliable onchain impact evaluation mechanisms? 🤔 For the fifth and final episode of the Impact on Optimism series, we’re excited to welcome LauNaMu of Metrics Garden, a project aiming to become the one-stop hub for Impact Evaluation in Web3. We dive into the challenges of impact evaluation for public goods, and how Metrics Garden leverages Ethereum Atte...

In episode 178, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay, to dive into how Gnosis has evolved from its early days to where it is now. We’ll explore how Gnosis is building practical Web3 solutions, the challenges of making cryptocurrency tools accessible to everyone, Gnosis’ unique approach to decentralized governance, designing practical crypto user interf...

In episode 177, we welcome Kennedy Ng’an’ga of Shamba Network, Benson Njuguna of Fortune Credit, and Wladimir Weinbender of DIVA Donate. We explore their collbarative pilot, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, that deployed blockchain-based anticipatory cash transfers to pastoralists in Kenya, using smart contracts triggered by environmental data brought onchain by an Oracle. We discuss the...

In episode 176, we’re excited to welcome Kitty Horlick, Director of RariLabs, the organization dedicated to advancing the privacy first, ZK social protocol Rarimo. We discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can enhance privacy and protect data, explore Rarimo’s Freedom Tool that empowers citizens living under oppressive regimes to have a voice - including its impactful deployments in countries like Iran...

In episode 175, we’re excited to welcome Michael Kelly, Chief Product Officer at Open Forest Protocol, an organization on a mission to create the highest integrity and most verifiable nature-based carbon credits, at scale. We discuss the Afforestation/Reforestation methodology behind OFP’s carbon credits, the role of blockchain in addressing the critical challenges in environmental asset markets,...