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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 42 -The good vs. the bad – Evaluating web3 projects and avoiding scams
Unfortunately there are a lot of scams in the web3 space. The projects doing real good far outweigh these scams, of course, but this doesn’t take away from the importance of being able to recognize bad actors in the space. In this episode, we discuss what you should look for when evaluating potential partners and projects in web3, and some red flags that could indicate that a project is a scam.
Ten reasons non-profits should embrace crypto philanthropy in 2022
For many non-profits, April is the start of a new fiscal year and fundraising year. As non-profits continue adjusting to the changing philanthropic environment, they are looking for new ways to engage with potential donors. Now is the time for non-profits to begin accepting cryptocurrency donations.
Five reflections from interviews with web3 social impact changemakers
Twice a week, I have the honor of hosting the Crypto Altruism podcast. One of the most enriching aspects of this experience, is having the opportunity to meet and engage in dialogue with a number of community leaders and changemakers. Throughout these conversations, some core themes have begun to emerge. In this post I reflect on five of these themes.
Join the 7 Stories of Social Change Experience highlighting how NFTs are a force for change.
On February 24th, 2022, from 2pm-5pm EST, Crypto Altruism Founder Drew Simon will be co-hosting ChangeDAO’s 7 Stories of Social Change Show. This experience, hosted on Twitter and Spatial, is a celebration of NFTs as a Force for Change, and aims to elevate the stories of seven amazing changemakers who are using NFTs for good.
The Good vs. The Bad – Questions to ask yourself when evaluating projects and potential partners in web3
For those in the social impact space looking to engage with web3, a real barrier to entry can be the fear of getting scammed, or unintentionally partnering with a bad actor. In this post, we highlight some questions you can ask yourself when evaluating potential partners or projects.
Cutting out the middle man – a web3 social impact perspective
One of the biggest benefits for humanity, that will be ushered in by blockchain, is the role it will play in helping cut out the middle man, or intermediary organizations, that have traditionally funneled money away from the average individual and put it in the hands of the already wealthy.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 18 - Blockchain, better governments, and healthier democracies
In this episode, we discuss a topic that can be, well, fear inducing for many in the web3 community: Blockchain and government! But don’t worry, we’re not talking about regulation here, or how governments are trying to shut crypto down. Instead we focus on how blockchain and crypto can build better governments.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 14 - Staying well in web3
In this episode, we share some strategies for how to stay well while working in the web3 space. Let’s face it, the web3 space is overwhelming and fast paced, and it can often be difficult to keep up. The end result can sometimes be stress, anxiety, and constant FOMO. By using some of these strategies, it can help ensure you get the most out of web3 while taking care of your self.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 13 - 21 of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021 - Part 2
2021 was a year of amazing growth in the cryptocurrency and blockchain for social impact space. In this episode, we cover some of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 12 - 21 of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021 - Part 1
2021 was a year of amazing growth in the cryptocurrency and blockchain for social impact space. In this episode, we cover some of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021.
21 of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021
Despite all the negative events of 2021, one trend that can help create some semblance of optimism when reflecting back on the year, is the incredible growth in the intersections between crypto, blockchain, and social impact. To celebrate the extraordinary gains in the space over the past year, we’re excited at Crypto Altruism to highlight some of the top crypto social impact developments of 2021.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 10 - Challenging five prevailing narratives about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3
In this episode, we explore some of the prevailing narratives around crypto and blockchain, that are often negative or exaggerated, and challenge them head on. These perceptions create stigma around the space, which can act as a barrier to entry for some, and discourage those from the social impact sector, such as charities, non-profits, and community leaders, from engaging with the space.
Ten strategies for staying well in web3
The web3 space can be overwhelming and fast paced, and it can often be difficult to keep up. The end result can sometimes be stress, anxiety, and constant FOMO. Here are ten strategies for staying well in web3.
Five reflections from #CryptoGivingTuesday
This #CryptoGivingTuesday was truly one to remember as more donors than ever came out and donated their hard earned crypto to support a variety of worthy charitable causes. What also made the day special was the incredible engagement around crypto giving, which painted a clear picture that it is here to stay and is in the mainstream.
Ten reasons you should donate cryptocurrency this #CryptoGivingTuesday
Thousands of amazing non-profits now accept cryptocurrency donations. Here are ten reasons you should report them that this #CryptoGivingTuesday
Why we’re more bullish than ever on crypto for social impact
Over the past year, there have been a number of positive catalysts that have turned crypto for social impact into a truly unstoppable force.
Web3 - A Disruptive Tool For Social Impact
Cryptocurrency is more than just an investment. Cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 are generational technologies that have the potential to change the world for the better. These ground-breaking technologies will positively disrupt nearly all aspects of our lives in the coming decades: the internet, our financial systems, supply chains, health care, and everything in between. From a social impact lens, blockchain is the single greatest development since the internet.
It has the potential to revolutionize the way aid is disbursed, how funds are raised by non-profits and charitable causes, how communities and collectives organize and engage in self-governance, how CO2 is tracked and managed, how important financial services are delivered to the nearly 2 billion unbanked people around the world, and much more. We are only just scratching the surface of the intersections between web3 and social good.
Crypto Altruism is the leading platform for content highlighting the social impact use cases of web3 and the extraordinary organizations and projects that are using this technology to change the world. Through our blog, podcast, and educational resources, we elevate stories of how crypto, blockchain, NFTs, DAOs, and other web3 innovations are being used all over the world for novel and inspiring use cases.