While at DC Blockchain Summit 2023 in Washington, DC, Blockchain Journal editor-in-chief David Berlind got the chance to interview Open Dialogue Foundation President Lyudmyla Kozlovska about her organization's role in the battle for human rights and democracy in the 21st century. Kozlovska is a native of Ukraine and has been instrumental in the flow of cryptocurrency donations to fund the acquisition and supply of everything from humanitarian aid to weapons to the front lines of the many battles taking place between freedom and oppression. In fact, to the extent that a violent war undermines the store and transfer of fiat currencies, cryptocurrency has played a surprising and unique role in bankrolling Ukraine's fight against Russia.

While many of her organization's resources are currently directed at Ukraine, Ms. Kozlovska reminds David that the war taking place in Ukraine isn't just about the freedom of Ukraine. In her view (and the view of many others), the war in Ukraine is the epicenter of democracy's fight for survival in a world where authoritarian regimes are becoming increasingly normalized. In other words, Ukraine could very well be defending democracy while at the same time defending itself.

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https://blockchainjournal.com/interview/how-cryptocurrency-is-funding-ukraines-battle-itself-and-soul-democracy/