In episode 112, we welcome Nick Lambert, CEO of Dock, a decentralized identity company that enables organizations to issue, manage, and verify fraud-proof credentials securely via blockchain. We discuss how decentralized identity can protect us in our digital world, the innovations of soulbound tokens and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, how decentralized identity will revolutionize industry, and more.

Endaoment recently announced the unveiling of the first “Universal Impact Pool” (UIP), an innovative new fund which makes use of Gitcoin’s Quadratic Funding mechanism to distribute matching donations quarterly to nonprofits who receive donations or grants via Endaoment.

In this podcast starter pack, we’ve bundled together eight episodes highlighting incredible projects using the power of web3 and NFTs to drive social impact! This starter pack includes renowned guests from Salty Sharks, fxhash, Outright International, HerVoice NFT, TIMEPieces, Ecosapiens, ARTXV, Kindred Hearts, and Untamed Elephants.

In episode 111, we welcome René Pinnell, Co-Founder of Artizen Fund, a movement using Web3 to unlock human creativity by reinventing how we fund art, science, technology, and design. We discuss the challenges getting funding for human creativity and how Web3 can address this, Artizen’s innovative artifact fundraising process, how blockchain can help put power in the hands of communities, and more.

Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. By 2050, it is estimated that there will be more plastic in the ocean (by weight) than fish. In recent years, blockchain has emerged as a powerful fool to help combat plastic pollution. In this article, we highlight 6 organizations using the power of blockchain to help end the plastic pollution crisis.

Newsletter highlighting the most popular Crypto Altruism content from June 2023: Decentralized Science vs. Traditional Science, building an accessible Web3 ecosystem for Nonprofits, supporting women’s health research with blockchain, and the fight for LGBTIQ rights in Web3 and beyond.

In episode 110, we welcome Joshua Kagan, CEO & Co-Founder of Bonfire, a Web3 startup using the power of blockchain to enable every day people to have access to wealth generation. We discuss how blockchain can democratize access to real estate, how tokenization will revolutionize the way people invest in physical assets, how Web3 can create a fairer economy for younger generations, and much more.

In the fight to protect endangered species, emerging technologies like blockchain offer a glimmer of hope. Blockchain, with its decentralized and transparent nature, has the potential to revolutionize wildlife conservation efforts and create a more secure and accountable system for protecting our planet's most vulnerable creatures.

In episode 109, we’re excited to welcome Chauncey St. John, Founder of Angel Giving, a web3 platform with a mission to democratize access to growth funds for nonprofits. We discuss how Web3 can improve charitable giving tools, navigating the highs and lows of Web3, advice for nonprofits who are hesitant to engage with Web3, building through challenging times in the Web3 ecosystem, and much more.

Pride is celebrated by LGBTIQ communities around the world as a reminder that queer people exist and will not be silenced in their quest for safety, dignity, and full equality. Despite progress, there is still much work to be done. In this article, guest author Katie Hultquist shares some insights on how we can accelerate social change to improve the lives of Queer people in Web3 and beyond.

The Decentralized Science (DeSci) movement has gained incredible momentum in recent years as it seeks to address many of the pain points in traditional science including centralized governance, precarious funding, a lack of access to data, and centralized compensation models.

In episode 108, we’re excited to welcome Rob Keanalley, CEO at Aquatic Metaverse, a digital asset entertainment and education brand focused on marine life conservation, and also the company behind Salty Sharks. We discuss how Web3 tools can help engage global communities around important causes, using metaverse experiences to raise awareness and educate about marine conservation, why NFTs are a powerful force for social impact, and much more.

Legacy remittance systems are plagued with high fees, long wait times, and a lack of transparency, negatively impacting the more than 200 million migrant workers who send remittances every year. Cryptocurrency aims to revolutionize the remittance sector by eliminating middlemen, providing real-time transaction visibility, and reducing costs.

In episode 107 we welcome Daniele Servadei, Co-Founder & CEO at Sellix, an e-commerce platform making it easy for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow to grow their businesses with crypto. We discuss how Web3 can help entrepreneurs reach new audiences, the importance of simplifying UX/UI in Web3 to drive mass adoption, why crypto is the future of e-commerce, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Despite the growth of Web3 in recent years, many nonprofits still perceive it as inaccessible and are hesitant to get involved. This could be due to stigmas about Web3, feeling intimidated by the technology, or simply not seeing valuable use cases. Web3 is a generational technology for social impact, and it's crucial that we break down the barriers preventing nonprofits from engaging.

In episode 106, we’re excited to welcome Laura Minquini, Founder of AthenaDAO, a decentralized community of researchers, funders, and advocates working to advance women’s health research, education, and funding. We discuss how Web3 presents new funding opportunities for women’s health research, why DAOs are the ultimate tool for organizing the community, the role of IP-NFTs, and much more.