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.

In episode 186, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar of Web3ForGood for a special 2024 year in review episode! We dive into the biggest trends of 2024, including breakthroughs in DeSci, experiments in public goods funding, and the rise of crypto-powered AI agents. We also share some of our favorite “feel-good” Web3 stories and wrap up with bold predictions for 2025.

Explore the milestones that shaped Web3 in 2024! From Ethereum’s Dencun update to Bitcoin's $100K surge, and from DeSci breakthroughs to ReFi innovations, the year highlighted blockchain's transformative potential. Discover how builders tackled real-world challenges and amplified Web3's impact. As 2025 begins, see why Crypto Altruists is excited for a future of growth and collaboration!

Three years ago, Crypto Altruism began as an exploration into how blockchain could drive positive change. Today, we’re proud to introduce our new identity: Crypto Altruists. This marks an exciting new chapter for our community—a group of people driven to make a difference in Web3, dedicated to creating a fairer, more sustainable world.

Crypto Altruism highlights from September 2024 - Celebrating one year of MiniPay, piloting real-world impact with Mercy Corps Ventures, Atlantis, and Empowa, exploring Octant's approach to governance and community engagement, and a brief introduction on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).

Crypto Altruism highlights from August 2024 - Diving into the Hedera Ecosystem & Web3 ESG applications, Staking GLM on Octant to Fund Public Goods, Web3 Water Solutions Podcast Starter Pack, and Ethereum Layer 2 analytics with growthepie.

Crypto Altruism highlights from July 2024 - Tips for onboarding nonprofits to Web3, discussing Web3 public goods funding mechanisms with David Casey of Funding the Commons, exploring the Decentralized Space (DeSpace) movement, and exploring the Octant ecosystem.

Crypto Altruism highlights from June 2024 - Why scientists should embrace Decentralized Science (DeSci), discussing the Regen movement with world record tree planter Jimi Cohen, blockchain and the fight against climate change, and Web3 strategy for nonprofits.

Crypto Altruism highlights from April 2024: addressing the climate coordination failure with blockchain; empowering open-source software builders with Web3; breaking down the acronyms and lingo in Web3; and highlighting the success of the third Gitcoin Citizen’s round!

Crypto Altruism highlights from March 2024: Leveraging blockchain and AI to empower smallholder farmers, how Web3 is revolutionizing the delivery of anticipatory humanitarian aid, Web3 use cases for nonprofits, and celebrating world water day by highlighting 7 projects leveraging Web3 tools to improve water security.

Crypto Altruism highlights from February 2024: Connecting with regen builders at ETH Denver, chatting climate solutions and Web3 with Irthu of Atlantis DAO, exploring how blockchain will revolutionize disaster relief efforts, and diving into Web3 and Public Goods in our newest podcast starter pack.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from January 2024: Chatting Web3 social impact trends with Sam & Abeera of Web3ForGood, Navigating Web3 safely as a Nonprofit, 10 Web3 trends to watch in 2024, diving into collaborative finance with Tereza Bízková, and a masterclass on Web3 partnership building with David Mitchell of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

Looking back on the top articles, podcast episodes, and infographics from 2023! Covering everything from Regenerative Finance (ReFi), to Quadratic Funding, to Decentralized Space Exploration, and everything in between. Join us as we review the top content from the past year and highlight some of Crypto Altruism’s most exciting achievements of 2023!

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from November 2023: Advice for new Web3 social impact builders, chatting Quadratic Funding and community coordination with Gitcoin’s Ben West, ten reasons nonprofits should embrace crypto giving, and decentralizing solar energy with The Solar Foundation.

Venturing into the uncharted territory of Web3 can be daunting, particularly when the intricacies of blockchain are vast and can be difficult to fully grasp. So, in this article, we share five pieces of advice learned from building in Web3, as well as through the stories heard interviewing over 140 pioneering Web3 Changemakers from all backgrounds.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from October 2023: decentralizing space exploration and education with Web3, chatting ReFi with DreamDAO, an introduction to Quadratic Funding and Gitcoin Grants, and how blockchain is being used to deliver high quality coding bootcamps in Africa!