For episode 197, we’re excited to welcome José Ignacio Trajtenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Xcapit. Based in Argentina, José leads a powerhouse Web3 R&D firm using blockchain and AI to build digital infrastructure for inclusion and impact. We discuss how blockchain can help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the future of real-world asset tokenization, decentralized AI, and more.

For episode one of our new series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome LauNaMu, Founder of Metrics Garden, Contributor to the Optimism Ecosystem, and a true leader in the Web3 public goods funding space. We explore the concept of Automatic Public Goods Funding (AutoPGF), Optimism’s innovative approach to public goods funding, and emerging trends like Deep Funding and Pluralism.

For today’s episode we share a recent live community discussion on the Trailblazers of Octant podcast series. We were joined by guests from Octant, Climate Coordination Network, Protocol Guild, Greenpill Dev Guild, CryptoConexión, and more. We reflect on key themes from the series, some of the most exciting aspects of Octant’s approach to Public Goods, and what’s next for Epoch 7 and Octant V2.

In episode 194 we welcome Norbert Vadas, Head of Product at ZkCloud, a decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving. We dive into Norbert’s journey from the humanitarian sector to Ethereum Fellow & Web3 builder, and break down ZK proving in an accessible way—how it works, why it matters, and how ZKCloud is building the infrastructure for a more fair, decentralized, and scalable internet.

As climate change fuels a rise in natural disasters, humanity must rethink how we deliver aid—shifting from reactive crisis response to proactive anticipatory action that saves lives, reduces costs, and builds long-term resilience. Blockchain technology is a powerful tool for scaling anticipatory action by enabling transparent, rapid, and automated fund distribution via crypto rails.

In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures. We explore why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disaster response, and how blockchain, AI, crypto, and innovative funding models are transforming the speed, transparency, and efficiency of aid delivery.

In episode 191 we welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. We discuss how tokenized finance, powered by crypto, is shifting capital toward socially impactful projects, the biggest challenges and opportunities in ESG funding, and Elizabeth’s insights from her journey across tech, venture capital, and web3.

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.

In episode 185, we welcome Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa, a decentralized AI network where individuals earn by contributing data. Calanthia has a rich history in fintech, having scaled successful companies and driven blockchain innovation. We explore Masa’s groundbreaking approach to democratizing AI through blockchain, and how it’s paving the way for a future of Fair AI powered by people.

For episode three of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. We discuss how their innovative funding mechanism aligns incentives for core contributors, the impact of decentralized funding models, and how Octant has been essential in supporting their mission.

In episode 184, we welcome André Eikmeier, Founder & CEO of Good Empire, a global platform reshaping how we engage with social & environmental impact. We explore how blockchain is redefining transparency & accountability in philanthropy, how crypto gamification mechanisms can make doing good more engaging and rewarding, and why Web3 is the ideal operating system for the global impact economy.

Trust, privacy, and data sovereignty are core to the ethos of Web3, redefining how we interact online. By removing intermediaries, it ensures transparency, security, and decentralization, while empowering users to own and control their data. In this podcast starter pack, discover six groundbreaking projects using blockchain to create a more trustworthy, private, and user-centric internet.

For episode two of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Thomas Gondwe of SummitShare. We explore the challenges of artifact repatriation, blockchain’s role in creating digital repositories to monitor and verify artifacts, and their Revenue Sharing Mesh to ensure benefits flow back to communities. We also explore Octant’s new Accelerator Program, and some of the takeaways from that experience.

In episode 181, we’re excited to welcome J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. We dive into the intersection of Web3, AI, and DePIN, how Raiinmaker is unlocking new ways for individuals to contribute to and benefit from the growth of AI, the role of crypto in the development of ethical AI, and the transformative potential of decentralized powered AI in building a better world.

In episode 180, we’re excited to welcome Simon from The Soci3ty to explore how they’re using Web3 to build a digital nation that creates value for all its members, and the world. We explore how the Soci3ty is leveraging blockchain to build a fairer, more connected world, the role of Web3 gamification and incentive mechanisms, their partnership with the Blockchain Africa Movement, and more.