Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 16 - Comunitaria - Community currencies and locally driven impact
In this episode, we have the privilege of being joined by Miguel Prados, CEO of Comunitaria, an innovative organization based out of Spain that is using community currencies to reduce poverty and support the economies of disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Miguel has been working with community currencies since 2012, and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the role blockchain and cryptocurrency can play in driving social impact, which he has used to launch Comunitaria. Comunitaria has received numerous accolades including being recognized by Blockchain for Humanity and UNICEF.
About Comunitaria
Comunitaria was created to have a positive impact on the most disadvantaged neighborhoods by benefiting small stores and helping people at risk of social exclusion. They use blockchain-based digital community currencies to support local businesses, improve the livelihoods of those in disadvantaged communities, and drive social change.
Follow Miguel and Comunitaria and learn more:
Comunitaria Social Links
Visit their website: https://comunitaria.com
Episode Time Stamps
1:00 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
4:08 - Tell us about Comunitaria, and how it all started.
6:16 - What exactly is a community currency, and how are you currently using them for your work?
9:13 - Tell us about your “Rooftop that feeds” project
17:17 - What have been some of the impacts of your work so far on the communities you are working in
20:37 - What is the long-term vision for Communitaria? Where do you see the project in the future?
25:50 - What do you see as some of the biggest opportunities for cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 to disrupt social impact?
33:30 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about and support your project?
