Future Signal

E010 - How Crypto Is Transforming Tomorrow In Emerging Markets With Ken Kou From Mercy Corps Ventures


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In this episode, Jarrett Carpenter welcomes Ken Kou from Mercy Corps Ventures to discuss the evolution of the Crypto for Good Fund and its impact on emerging markets. They explore how blockchain technology enhances financial inclusion in regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including real-world applications such as a savings product for unbanked individuals in Cameroon.

The conversation delves into anticipatory action in humanitarian aid, the role of smart contracts, and the implications of tokenization for global financial access. They address wealth inequality, the future of crypto investment in emerging markets, and the importance of long-term thinking in the sector.
Ken also explains decentralized physical infrastructure (D-PIN) and its role in humanitarian efforts like water access projects. The discussion highlights the growth of crypto in aid delivery, challenges in converting crypto to fiat, and the importance of user experience in crypto applications. Kou emphasizes that nonprofits should prioritize solving problems over focusing on technology, advocating for a user-friendly approach to crypto adoption.


Watch On YouTube - https://youtu.be/7tJ-vnQxNP0

EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 - Episode Intro
02:53 - Where Did The Time Go Since Our First Episode? (link below)
03:36 - What Mercy Corps Ventures Has Been Building In The Bear Market
05:20 - Reflecting On The Moment Right Now In Crypto
07:27 - Diving Into Mercy Corps Ventures' Crypto For Good Fund
08:28 - Cameroon Savings Project With Crypto
13:25 - Anticipatory Action With Crypto
21:00 - Exploring Global Tokenization of Assets
26:10 - Analyzing Mercy Corps Ventures' Portfolio & Focus
32:00 - DePin's Potential
35:09 - Crypto For Good's Fund's Focus - Humanitarian Aid Delivery
39:50 - Mercy Corps' Interest In Crypto
44:55 - On/Off Ramps Are Biggest Challenges In Crypto
49:30 - Crypto Has a UX Problem
50:50 - Tips On Deploying Smart Contracts
52:20 - DeFAI
53:46 - How Best To Articulate What web3/Crypto Is
Check Out Episode 66 With Ken On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/10PXM7uFKfU1Uchchu4oEJ?si=s98bZp97Tc-IkmXVAeg8rg
Check Out Episode 66 With Ken On YouTube - https://youtu.be/ujpalo6f9R0?si=4yoh7cdbocSNXU_q
Check Out Episode 66 With Ken On Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e66-ken-kou-on-leveraging-blockchain-with-mercy-corps/id1518312181?i=1000604064172
Ken's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethkou/
Mercy Corps Ventures' Website - https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund
MCV' Anticipatory Action Accelerator - https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund/anticipatory-action-accelerator-expanding-the-innovation-frontier-for-humanitarian-aid-026319f845c0


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