Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 128 - Maya Spirits - Leveraging blockchain and art to support sustainable development in Mexico’s largest biosphere
In episode 128, we’re excited to welcome Liam Scully, Co-Founder of Maya Spirits, an organization synergizing blockchain technology, science, and art, to build a brighter future in Calakmul, Mexico. We discuss how they are leveraging Web3 tools to help preserve Mexico’s largest biosphere, the role of NFTs to empower social change, creating locally-driven circular economies, their partnership with Artblocks, and more.
Three Key Takeaways
For projects looking to create impact in the Global South, it’s important for the projects to be locally-driven and supported by organizations that have been working on the ground for years, and have a strong understanding of local cultures and customs.
In an NFT space that has been fueled by FOMO and dopamine rushes, it’s important to help shift the narrative and show the world that NFTs are more that just a ‘casino’ and can be a valuable way to build community and create engagement around important causes.
For any Web3 project supporting traditionally underserved communities, it’s important to ensure that these communities are in the driver’s seat. Circular and regenerative economies aren’t truly so unless they are owned and led by the community.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:15 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?
03:10 - Can you please give listeners a high-level overview of the mission of Maya Spirits?
05:05 - I understand that your primary focus is on the preservation of an important jungle in Calakmul, Mexico – tell me more about this jungle and the work you’re doing to preserve it.
07:50 - What are some of the most compelling use cases for Web3 from an environmental lens?
09:40 - I understand that you’ve leveraged NFTs as a way to share your story and raise funds – tell me more about this.
15:20 - I understand that you’ve also received some support from Art Blocks – tell me more about this.
20:05 - I understand that you are partnered with a Mexican nonprofit organization called Integritat – tell me more about this organization and the partnership.
23:15 - Beyond climate regeneration, I understand that another focus of Maya Spirits is social inequality. How can Web3 build a more inclusive and equitable future?
25:30 - You mentioned the concept of “Circular Economy.” What is a Circular Economy?
27:30 - I’d love to hear about some of the impacts Maya Spirits has had so far.
29:50 - What’s the best way for listeners to follow you and learn more about Maya Spirits and get involved?
31:30 - 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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