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Next Podcast Episode - December 24 - Trailblazers of Octant #3 - Protocol Guild
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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 91 - SCINET - How blockchain will “revolutionize the way people do and support science”
In episode 91, we’re excited to welcome, Jordan Smith and Hank Brigham, Co-Founders of SCINET, a decentralized life sciences research and investment platform that revolutionizes the way people do and support science. We discuss how decentralized science, or DeSci, can address the biggest pain points felt by scientists, the role of IPNFTs in scientific research, how Web3 can empower individuals to have a voice in science, some of the most compelling DeSci use cases, and much more.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 88 - Data Lake - How blockchain will revolutionize medical research
In episode 88, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Wojtek Sierocki, Founder & CEO of Data Lake, an EU-funded movement dedicated to creating a global Medical Data Donation system based on blockchain technology, and the world’s first consent-to-earn platform. We discuss why blockchain is such a powerful tool for improving medical data collection, their unique consent-to-earn incentive model, some of the most compelling decentralized science use cases, and much more.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 82 - DeSci World - “Unrestricted, unbiased, uncensorable. Science as it should be.”
In episode 82, we welcome Joshua Bates and Dr. Jelani Clarke from DeSci World, a one-stop shop for users to view, engage with, and understand all that is happening in the world of Decentralized Science. In this episode we discuss how Decentralized Science, or DeSci, can build a world of science that is unrestricted, unbiased, and uncensorable, some of the most exciting developments in the world of DeSci, why scientists should be excited about this new movement, and much more.
8 DeSci collectives dedicated to funding scientific research and development
Access to sustainable and reliable funding is one of the biggest challenges faced by scientists. DeSci hopes to address this by introducing new and innovative funding models, powered by blockchain, cryptocurrency, web3, to fund research into some of societies most pressing issues. In this blog post, we highlight 8 DeSci collectives dedicated to funding scientific research and development.
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 reasons to be bullish about web3 social impact
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)!
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 77 - FrontierDAO - Exploring the next frontier of science with web3
In episode 77, we welcome Paige Donner, Co-Founder of FrontierDAO, a web3 collective with a mission to fund research and innovation in science, fusion energy, engineering, and space exploration. In this episode we discuss how web3 can help democratize scientific research, how DAOs and NFTs will revolutionize the scientific process, the exciting world of Decentralized Science, and much more.
INFOGRAPHIC: 13 ways DeSci will revolutionize scientific research and development
Decentralized Science (DeSci) will revolutionize scientific research and development by creating greater transparency and shifting the power from centralized bodies like scientific journals to scientists, peer-reviewers, and communities. In this infographic we highlight 13 of the most compelling use cases of DeSci.
Podcast Starter Pack - Decentralized Science (DeSci)
In this podcast starter pack, we’ve bundled together four episodes focusing on collectives using web3 to advance scientific research and development. This starter pack includes renowned guests in the Decentralized Science (DeSci) space including DeSci Labs, Crowdfunded Cures, Cherubs DAO, and Antidote DAO.
10 projects working at the intersection of web3 and mental health
Web3 can be overwhelming and stressful. It’s the space where 1 month feels like 1 year, making it difficult to keep up and find the time to care for yourself. Thankfully, there are many projects working at the intersection of web3 and mental health who are hoping to build a web3 that celebrates mental health and wellbeing, and that is supportive of all of its members.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 66 - DeSci Labs - Rebuilding the backend of science with web3
For Ep. 66, we continue our exciting journey into the world of Decentralized Science, or DeSci. We welcome Erik van Winkle and Jon Starr from DeSci Labs, a decentralized scientific ecosystem using web3 to empower scientists and rebuild the backend of science. We discuss some of the current pain points being faced by scientists, how science is in a crisis, and how DeSci Labs is looking to resolve this by using web3 to rebuild the backend of science.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 61 - Cherubs DAO - Using web3 to advance brain health and longevity
In Ep. 61 we welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of CherubsDAO, an NFT funded and governed DAO that is using the power of web3 to advance brain health and longevity. We discuss the emerging DeSci movement, where CherubsDAO fits into it, and how web3 will revolutionize impact funding and empower a new generation of scientists.
Ten collectives and communities for those looking to build their networks and expand their knowledge in DeSci
In this blog post, we highlight ten communities and collectives for those looking to network, connect with like-minded peers, and expand their knowledge base in the exciting world of Decentralized Science (DeSci).
Can web3 incentivize better health? The gamification of healthy living
One of the more common criticisms of web3, or the metaverse, is that it will negatively impact the health of individuals by encouraging them to engage in sedentary lifestyles. However, web3 can also help encourage healthier lifestyles by incentivizing physical activity and healthy behaviors through gamification and play-to-earn models.
Crypto Altruism Monthly Recap - May
Newsletter highlighting the most popular Crypto Altruism content from May 2022. Pride in the metaverse, the DeSci revolution, crypto UBI, and the power of NFTs to change the world!
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 53 - Crowd Funded Cures - DeSci and the decentralization of public good medicines
In Episode 53, we are joined by Savva Kerdemelidis and Nicholas Fiorenza from Crowd Funded Cures, a web3 project with a mission to launch a DeSci crowdfunding platform to incentivise the discovery of new uses for off-patent drugs, plant medicines, nutraceuticals and other unmonopolisable therapies. We discuss the role web3 can play in funding medical research and development, IPNFTs, and the amazing potential in the DeSci movement.
Ten more DeSci projects disrupting scientific research, development, and knowledge sharing.
The Decentralized Science (DeSci) movement has gained incredible momentum in recent months, with the launch of many new DeSci projects and DAOs, and the hosting of DeSci conferences and events all over the world. In this blog post we highlight 10 more web3 projects and collectives that are leading the way in the DeSci movement, and positively disrupting scientific research, development and knowledge sharing.
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.