The idea that blockchains could be used for social good is gaining popularity, and it's easy to see why. A public blockchain's key characteristics, such as transparency, and immutability, makes it an ideal tool for tackling some of the most pressing social causes, such as poverty and inequality, helping to bring about real positive change in the world.

In episode 83, we welcome Alex Vergara, Co-Founder of Earth Fund, a platform dedicated to using the power of Web3 to create the tools humanity needs to build a better tomorrow and have a real, meaningful voice in our collective future. Earth Fund makes it easy for Changemakers to launch their own impact DAOs, to organize communities around their causes, and to raise funds via cryptocurrency in support of their movements. In this episode, we discuss why DAOs can be an important tool for driving social impact, the power of Web3 philanthropy, the exciting future of regenerative finance, and much more.

Despite the current market conditions, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to web3 social impact, including the growth of Regenerative Finance (ReFi), Decentralized Science (DeSci), Quadratic Funding, Crypto Philanthropy, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)!

As non-profits enter an uncertain giving season, it’s important for them to consider how new technologies can help expand their reach. Crypto philanthropy can help non-profits diversify their fundraising strategy, grow their global presence, and build relationships with a new and generous donor demographic.

For episode 79, we’re excited to welcome back Dae Moyer, Development Lead at Endaoment, the first tax-exempt community foundation providing philanthropic financial services on-chain. In this episode we discuss the importance of on-chain enabled transparency in charitable giving, the role of decentralized governance in philanthropy, and what the future of philanthropy will look like, in the year 2032, and the role that web3 will play in it.

In episode 76 we welcome Dave Grannan, Founder of DVL.DGS, an NFT project using the power of web3 to support veterans and service members in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness, and more. In this episode we discuss how they are using NFTs to support these causes, how crypto and NFTs will positively disrupt charitable giving, DAOs and community governance, and much more!

DAOs have incredible potential to positively disrupt the non-profit sector, bringing greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency to traditional charitable organizations. With roughly 1.8 million non-profits in the US, and many built on antiquated structures, the space is ripe for disruption.

During times of crisis, it is common for humanity to look to new technologies as a way to help vulnerable communities most at risk and in need of urgent help. Over the past couple of years, some of the most surprising technological developments have been the innovative ways that cryptocurrency and blockchain have been used to help those in crisis.

Quadratic Funding has received a lot of traction lately. It might sound intimidating, but it’s not as complicated as it sounds. Quadratic Funding is a revolutionary technology that could positively disrupt how communities raise funds for causes, making the process fairer, transparent, and more democratic.

Newsletter highlighting the most popular Crypto Altruism content from July 2022. Using crypto to support smallholder coffee farmers, building a women-first web3 investment community, and how blockchain can help combat climate change.

In this blog post, we highlight the work of FundLife, a Phillipines-based NGO providing education and employment supports to vulnerable youth. We chatted with Marko Kasic, Managing Director of FundLife, to discuss the role of cryptocurrency and blockchain in supporting FundLife’s mission.

In this article, which is part 1 in a collaborative series between HRNS and Crypto Altruism, we explore the role crypto philanthropy can play in supporting and empowering smallholder coffee farmers, and building more sustainable coffee supply chains.

For episode 60, we have the privilege of welcoming Lindsay Rosenthal from CG Pantheon, an NFT collection and curated community of thought leaders from web3, finance, and fintech. We discuss how they are using NFTs and web3 to help increase financial wisdom, how they are building a community hub for networking, and how they are using NFTs to support girls education around the world,

Newsletter highlighting the most popular Crypto Altruism content from June 2022. The web3 community responds to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Celebrating pride in the metaverse, philanthropy 3.0, and the future of social impact DAOs.

In Episode 58, we have the privilege of being joined by Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for OutRight International, and Sandie and Paola, who are joining on behalf of Hackatao. We discuss the recent partnership between Outright and Hackatao for the Pride with a Purpose Campaign, the role web3 and NFTs can play in advancing LGBTIQ rights, how we can build a more inclusive web3, and much more.

In response to the US Supreme Court’s horrific decision on Roe v. Wade, which struck down 50 years of legal precedent, the web3 community has responded by raising funds, organizing communities, and rallying in support of reproductive rights.