Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 75 - Topl - Maximizing the value of impact with blockchain
In episode 75, we are excited to welcome Erin Murphy, Chief Growth Officer at Topl, an impact-focused blockchain protocol. Erin brings a great perspective on the potential of web3 to drive social impact, as, prior to her time with Topl, she spent a decade in the international development aid sector, working in East Europe and South Asia on projects relating to micro-enterprise development, financial inclusion, and post-conflict infrastructure. She holds an MBA and MA from The Wharton School and Lauder Institute respectfully.
In this episode, we discuss the many ways blockchain can help drive sustainable innovation, how it can help organizations accurately measure and track impact, how NGOs can benefit from web3 tools and how it can help them scale their impact, the future of impact tokenization, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
It is hard to think of any sector, space, or facet of our lives that blockchain doesn’t have the potential to improve in some way. Topl is helping give individuals and organizations the tools to maximize this impact with blockchain.
Blockchain is ushering in an era of radical transparency and accountability for corporations and organizations – whether it’s supply chains, NGOs, or governments – by making it much easier to verify important data from these organizations.
Web3 gives agency to smaller organizations such as grassroots movements and community groups, by shifting the prevailing narrative in technology from competition to collaboration, and creating a new tech space where everyone can thrive, not just a select few.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:45 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
05:55 - On your website, you state how Topl is “The Blockchain Built for Good” – tell me more about this and the mission of Topl.
09:10 - What are some of the challenges with legacy blockchains that Topl looks to improve upon?
12:45 - What are some use cases Topl has been deployed for?
16:55 - You mentioned impact tokenization. How does that work with Topl?
22:55 - For companies or NGOs that are skeptical, why should they embrace blockchain? What benefits does it provide them?
29:30 - Let’s talk about environmental impact. One of the biggest criticisms of cryptocurrency is its carbon footprint and energy intensity, specifically related to Proof of Work chains. Talk to me able how you are balancing security and sustainability with the Topl blockchain.
32:55 - In the next few years, what are the biggest sectors that you think will be disrupted by blockchain?
39:20 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your work?
41:15 - 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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