For episode one of our new series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome LauNaMu, Founder of Metrics Garden, Contributor to the Optimism Ecosystem, and a true leader in the Web3 public goods funding space. We explore the concept of Automatic Public Goods Funding (AutoPGF), Optimism’s innovative approach to public goods funding, and emerging trends like Deep Funding and Pluralism.

For episode 196, we’re excited to welcome Debbie Soon, Co-Founder of HUG, and author of Digital Mavericks. Debbie is a true pioneer, helping bridge Web2 & Web3, empower creatives, and make digital ownership more accessible. We explore how to build a thriving Web3 community, how blockchain unlocks opportunities for entrepreneurs, advice for builders, and what it means to be a Digital Maverick.

For today’s episode we share a recent live community discussion on the Trailblazers of Octant podcast series. We were joined by guests from Octant, Climate Coordination Network, Protocol Guild, Greenpill Dev Guild, CryptoConexión, and more. We reflect on key themes from the series, some of the most exciting aspects of Octant’s approach to Public Goods, and what’s next for Epoch 7 and Octant V2.

In episode 195, we welcome Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule & Co-Founder of pump.science. Benji is a leader in Decentralized Science (DeSci), a movement using blockchain & crypto tokenomics to democratize research, unlock new discoveries, and shift power away from big institutions. We explore how DeSci is revolutionizing research and funding, and how you can get involved in the future of science.

In episode 194 we welcome Norbert Vadas, Head of Product at ZkCloud, a decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving. We dive into Norbert’s journey from the humanitarian sector to Ethereum Fellow & Web3 builder, and break down ZK proving in an accessible way—how it works, why it matters, and how ZKCloud is building the infrastructure for a more fair, decentralized, and scalable internet.

As climate change fuels a rise in natural disasters, humanity must rethink how we deliver aid—shifting from reactive crisis response to proactive anticipatory action that saves lives, reduces costs, and builds long-term resilience. Blockchain technology is a powerful tool for scaling anticipatory action by enabling transparent, rapid, and automated fund distribution via crypto rails.

In episode 193, we welcome Sunny Lu, Founder of Vechain, a pioneering sustainability focused blockchain ecosystem. We dive into the origin story of Vechain, how Web3 can tackle greenwashing & restore trust in ESG initiatives, how VeBetterDAO is empowering both businesses and individuals to take climate action, and lessons from Sunny’s experience building a multi-billion-dollar crypto community.

In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures. We explore why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disaster response, and how blockchain, AI, crypto, and innovative funding models are transforming the speed, transparency, and efficiency of aid delivery.

In episode 191 we welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. We discuss how tokenized finance, powered by crypto, is shifting capital toward socially impactful projects, the biggest challenges and opportunities in ESG funding, and Elizabeth’s insights from her journey across tech, venture capital, and web3.

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. We dive into the vision, mechanics, and impact of Octant’s Epoch 7, how blockchain and decentralized funding can revolutionize climate finance, and what this means for the future of Web3-powered public goods.

In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past podcast guests from across diverse industries, including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers, on what it really takes to build in Web3. From resilience and trust-building to scaling teams and navigating regulation, this episode is packed with wisdom from those on the front lines of innovation.

In part 4 of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects. We dive into their mission, the tools they’re building to regenerate the world, thoughts on the future of public goods funding, and how Octant has helped them scale the movement.

In episode 189 we welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-author of How to DAO, and legendary DAO builder with contributions to DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO. We explore his book, How to DAO, and his vision for how decentralization can reshape impact organizations. Whether you're a seasoned DAO contributor or a newcomer to Web3 and crypto, this conversation is packed with wisdom for you.

In episode 188, we welcome Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting hundreds of high-growth crypto startups worldwide. We explore what sets successful Web3 builders apart, some of the challenges that crypto Founders face, and hear Aly’s predictions for the future of blockchain innovation.

In episode 187, we welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker, Co-Founder of Earthstream, a Web3 startup using bioacoustics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform biodiversity monitoring. Discover how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and cutting-edge climate tech are advancing rewilding and ecosystem restoration efforts.

Discover the top 10 Web3 social impact trends to watch in 2025! From stablecoins for good and decentralized science (DeSci) to hyper-local DAOs and bioregional finance, explore how blockchain and Web3 are driving innovation for a sustainable future. Stay ahead with insights on AI, Layer 2 coordination, public goods funding, and more.