Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 116 - Steward - bridging the natural and digital worlds with Web3
In episode 116, we’re excited to welcome Maria Li, Co-Founder of Steward, a Web3 community that aims to create a bridge between the natural world and digital world. We discuss how Web3 tools can help individuals reconnect with nature, the concept of decentralization in natural ecosystems, driving philanthropic action with NFTs, inclusion in Web3, and much more.
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Three Key Takeaways
Nature is the first truly decentralized system. Mycelium networks and Aspen networks serve as a great example of this and demonstrate the resilience that comes with a decentralized network.
The natural and digital worlds have traditionally been viewed as separate, and sometimes even paradoxical. Web3 presents new opportunities to celebrate nature through art, community, and creating new mediums for individuals to connect with nature.
New technological movements have traditionally been led by men and have excluded women and non-binary folks. In Web3, there is an opportunity to build a more inclusive ecosystem from the ground level and ensure that the space is representative.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:25 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?
05:50 - On your website, you mention how “STEWARD is a bridge between the natural world and digital world.” Can you please give listeners a high-level overview of Steward and your mission?
08:05 - How can digital mediums, like NFTs and other Web3 tools, help individuals reconnect with nature?
11:20 - Decentralization is a key pillar in Web3. How can Web3 concepts be found in nature, which is the first true decentralized system?
14:20 - I understand that the digital art behind the project is representative of one of the eight ecosystems and involves contributions from eight global artists. Tell me more about this.
17:50 - A portion of funds from sales of the digital artwork will go to eight nonprofits – tell me about the nonprofits and how they were selected.
25:00 - What is the ultimate goal of Steward 5-10 years in the future. What will the movement look like?
28:10 - Despite some great progress over the last couple years, the Web3 space still has a long way to go to be as inclusive as possible, especially for women founders. What advice would you have for women founders interested in building in Web3?
34:55 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Steward and join the community?
36:25 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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