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

In episode 142, we’re excited to welcome Frederik Gregaard, CEO of Cardano Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and working to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future. We discuss how blockchain is key in reimagining traditional power structures, how Web3 can usher in a new era of radical transparency, some of the most exciting social impact applications on Cardano, a deep dive into the foundational elements of Cardano, and much more.

--Three Key Takeaways--

• “Cardano is not just a technology, it’s a combination of technology and people." A big focus of the Cardano Foundation has been on providing education to community members and supporting builders with resources and funding. The result has been the development of a strong global community dedicated to maintaining and growing the network.
• When it comes to proof of stake, there are many ways to express proof of stake. In the case of Cardano and the Ouroboros protocol, it takes a positive incentivization approach to maintaining the network that rewards individuals for positively contribute to the ecosystem, giving them greater power in maintaining the network. Furthermore, there is a focus on reducing barriers to participation, making it easy for anyone to stake their ADA, no matter how much they have.
• When it comes to building more accountable power structures, it is important to build them on transparent, traceable, and immutable infrastructure. By enabling a new era of radical transparency with blockchain, it will make it harder for bad actors to engage in negative behaviors.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-142-cardano-reimagining-power-in-a-new-age-of-globally-distributed-innovation

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In episode 141, we’re excited to welcome Irthu Suresh, CEO and Co-Founder of Atlantis DAO, a borderless co-op powering climate resilience and bioregional regeneration. We discuss why Web3 is a powerful tool for global coordination, the role of blockchain in advancing planetary regeneration, how we can enhance impact monitoring, reporting, and verification with blockchain, and much more.

--Three Key Takeaways--

• When it comes to climate regeneration, there is no shortage of solutions. Where the problem lies is around coordination and incentivization. Web3 tools like DAOs and tokenization can help coordinate a global network of climate builders while incentivizing climate action. In the words of Irthu, “you can’t just solve climate change with science alone, we need the social aspect.” 
• While many climate change projects are focused on the “Carbon tunnel vision”, Atlantis DAO started by focusing on water, recognizing that humanity experiences the impacts of climate change at the most fundamental level through water – whether it’s in the form of droughts or flooding. By focusing on water, it helps humanize the issue of climate change.
• The ultimate frontier for Web3 is rural and underserved communities in the global south who have traditionally lacked access to financial tools and are most at-risk of climate change. It is important to build solutions that are accessible to these communities, ensuring they work with available technology, do not require a lot of training, and are convenient and one-click easy.
• Bonus: When building for challenging solutions like climate change, it is important to make the building process fun, which AtlantisDAO is doing through their GreenPill Festival and Bountyverse.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-141-atlantis-dao-coordinating-incentivizing-climate-regeneration-with-web3

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For the ninth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we welcome Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for Outright International, an incredible nonprofit that is advancing human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere through advocacy, support, and research. They have also done an excellent job engaging with the Web3 community and partnering with some fantastic projects in the space.


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--Three Key Takeaways--

• Early on, the Outright team quick realized there are many kindred spirits in Web3 who share the values of Outright International and believe in the social impact potential of Web3, which made it easier than anticipated to build partnerships.
• One of the biggest challenges in Web3 is understanding the space and the technology, and being able to recognize the difference between the positive and negatives and how the technology can be used ethically. One of the best ways to learn and understand Web3 is to stay active, take part in events and spaces, and build partnerships.
• There have been a lot of challenges and setbacks in recent years regarding LGBTIQ rights around the world. Despite this, there are reasons for hope, and everyone has a role to play in supporting human rights for LGBTIQ people by advocating to representatives, supporting LGBTIQ organizations, and checking in on and supporting your Queer friends and family.

--Full shownotes and links available at--

• https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-9-outright-international

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• https://outrightinternational.org/take-action/give

--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.

In episode 140, we’re excited to welcome Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman and Founder of Concordium, a Layer1 blockchain on a mission to create a future based on trust, privacy, and safety. We discuss Zero-knowledge proofs and some of their use cases, the role of blockchain in protecting individual identity and data sovereignty, some of the projects building on Concordium, and much more.

--Three Key Takeaways--

• In our increasingly digital age, where identity and data are tied closely to one’s online activities, it is important to put in place measures to protect an individual’s privacy and give them sovereignty over their data. Blockchain, along with ZK Proofs, can help make this a reality.
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs enable individuals or entities to prove something about themselves without disclosing the underlying data behind the proof. There are many exciting use cases for ZK Proofs including voting, proof of age and credentials, and KYC processes. 
• When building in Web3, it’s important to stay true to the foundational ethos of Web3 while also recognizing the need to achieve regulatory compliance. Regulations aren’t going anywhere, and as Web3 continues to grow and achieve widescale adoption, regulatory scrutiny will only increase.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-140-concordium-trust-and-privacy-powered-by-blockchain-and-zero-knowledge-proofs

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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.

In episode 139, we’re excited to welcome Aaron and Renée of WaterLab, a decentralized national water laboratory for the research and development of advanced desalination and regenerative water. We discuss the role Web3 can play in achieving water abundance, blockchain-based water credits, IP-NFTs, the exciting potential of the Decentralized Science movement, and much more. 

--Three Key Takeaways--

• Blockchain is an important tool for voluntary water markets as it enables greater trust by verifying the provenance of each water credit, creates liquidity in voluntary markets, makes the markets accessible to more participants, and allows for automating the creation of credits with smart contracts.
• It’s important for Water Credits to be fully decentralized, to ensure they are free from corporate influence and can maintain the highest level of transparency, trust, and quality.
• IP-NFTs, by giving community members the opportunity to participate in research and have direct ownership over intellectual property present new opportunities to monetize and incentivize scientific research.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-139-waterlab-accelerating-the-development-of-regenerative-water-with-web3

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For the eighth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to welcome David Mitchell, Cryptocurrency and Digital Partnership Manager for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, an incredible nonprofit that “protects loving homes, finds loving homes, and runs a loving home for dogs and cats in East and Central Scotland.” We discuss their innovative approach to crypto philanthropy, and the partnerships they’ve formed with Web3 organizations, NFT projects, and even meme coins.


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--Three Key Takeaways--

• For nonprofits who are new to the space, it can be helpful to partner with a reputable crypto philanthropy platform to simplify the process and take care of the technical side of things. This can take the stress out of the process of accepting crypto donations, allowing nonprofits to focus on building partnerships in the space.
• The Web3 space is very welcoming, so don’t be afraid to start engaging, whether it’s joining Twitter/X spaces or project Discord servers, or reaching out to projects that have a similar mission to your nonprofit.
• The Web3 space is filled with individuals and projects looking to do good, creating plenty of opportunities for new partnerships. In the case of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, they were able to build partnerships with several Web3 organizations, NFT projects, and even meme coins that were focused on dogs and cats.

--Full shownotes and links available at--

• https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/the-web3-nonprofit-episode-8-edinburgh-dog-and-cat-home

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• https://edch.org.uk/donate/

--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.

In episode 138, we’re excited to welcome Paul Burg, a regen legend and Founder of ReFi Phangan, GreenPill Phangan, and EcoSynthesisX, and Founding Steward of PhanganQF and DeSpace QF. We discuss the growing ReFi movement in Phangan, Quadratic Funding as a valuable tool to advance public goods, building partnerships with local NGOs and business, and much more. 

--Three Key Takeaways--

• Koh Phangan is a unique setting with a booming tourist economy that also faces a lot of challenges related to pollution and air quality. ReFi Phangan aims to shift mindsets away from an extractive approach, to build a more regenerative local economy in Phangan
• It’s vitally important to engage and empower local builders when trying to create local impact – including NGOs, businesses, governments, and individuals. It’s important for projects entering communities, especially in the global south, to learn from local experience and engage local stakeholders.
  
  Quadratic Funding, implemented at a local level, can be a great way to rally the community around local initiatives, engage donors and businesses, and ensure funds are distributed equitably to drive local impact.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-138-refi-phangan-regenerative-finance-quadratic-funding-and-local-impact

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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.

In episode 137, we’re excited to welcome Timothy Asiiwme, Innovation Project Manager at Mercy Corps Ventures, which invests in and catalyzes venture-led solutions to increase the resilience of underserved individuals and communities. We discuss how Web3 solutions can help alleviate poverty and build resilient communities, the role of impact entrepreneurs in addressing important social challenges, some of the incredible Web3 pilots Mercy Corps Ventures has supported, and much more.

--Three Key Takeaways--

• Mercy Corps Ventures is guided by their Resilient Futures Thesis which sees technology as an important force for change in three areas: adaptive agriculture and food systems, inclusive fintech, and climate smart technologies. Many of their pilots have used Web3 and other emerging technologies to bring about positive disruption in these three areas.
• One area that blockchain can really shine, is in reducing settlement times. For example, in one of the pilots supported by Mercy Corps Ventures, that delivers crop insurance to smallholder farmers, they were able to reduce the payout time of insurance claims by 97% by automating the process with smart contracts.
• By lowering transaction costs, reducing settlement times, increasing transparency in financial systems, and increasing access to financial tools, blockchain can unlock opportunities for underserved communities that didn’t exist before, helping to drive financial inclusion and build more resilient communities.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-137-mercy-corps-ventures-empowering-visionary-tech-entrepreneurs-to-deliver-impact-at-scale

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In episode 136, we’re excited to welcome Max Howell of Tea Protocol, a decentralized protocol that “enhances the sustainability and integrity of the software supply chain by allowing open-source developers to capture the value they create in a trustless manner.” We discuss some of the challenges faced by open-source builders, the role of blockchain in building a sustainable open-source ecosystem, their novel proof of contribution consensus mechanism, and much more.

--Three Key Takeaways--

• Open-source software developers play a vital role in the advancement of technology, including the development of a lot of the foundational architecture behind Web3. These individuals  deserve to be compensated for these vital contributions to humanity.
• Tea Protocol’s novel “Proof of Contribution” consensus mechanism will help ensure all those who contribute to open-source software can be fairly rewarded based on the impact they have created.
• It’s all about incentives. Considering all the incredible achievements that have been accomplished by a relatively small community of largely volunteer open-source builders, it will be exciting to see what will happen when effective incentivization mechanisms are implemented into the open-source ecosystem.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-136-tea-protocol-decentralized-funding-for-a-sustainable-open-source-software-ecosystem

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--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.

In episode 135, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar from Web3ForGood for a very special 2023 year in review episode. 2023 was an incredible year for the Web3 social impact movement, and in this episode, we reflect on the most exciting developments of 2023, whether it be the growth of L2s or the AI blockchain intersection, and what we are most looking forward to in 2024 in the space.

--Key Takeaways--

• 2023 was a year where the Web3 for good movement shifted from aspirations to impact. This was supported by a growth in the public goods funding ecosystem, more tools for impact monitoring, and a focus on meeting people where they’re at with accessible solutions.
• This increased focus on impact has been aligned with a focus on local impact, and ensuring local communities, especially those in the global south, are included in the conversation and provided equal opportunities in the space.
• Whereas 2023 was the year of Artificial Intelligence, a key trend in 2024 will be the relationship between AI and blockchain, including how blockchain can support the responsible development of AI while protecting users.
• A key theme in 2023 was the growth of L2 solutions and the shift of L1 blockchains becoming L2s. In 2024, it will be interesting to see how these different L2s work together and define their unique value propositions.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-135-2023-web3-social-impact-year-in-review-featuring-web3forgood

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