Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 79 – Endaoment - Web3 and the future of philanthropy
In episode, 79 we’re excited to welcome back Dae Moyer, Development Lead at Endaoment, the first tax-exempt community foundation providing philanthropic financial services on-chain. Endaoment is one of the leaders in web3 philanthropy and to date, 50M USD in Cryptocurrency has been donated through their platform. In this episode we discuss the importance of on-chain enabled transparency in charitable giving, the role of decentralized governance in philanthropy, and what the future of philanthropy will look like, in the year 2032, and the role that web3 will play in it.
Three Key Takeaways
Blockchain-enabled transparency should be embraced by non-profits to rebuild trust and create greater accountability in the charitable sector.
Decentralized governance can help drive greater representation and community ownership in non-profits by disrupting the traditional centralized structures of non-profit governance.
Bear markets are for builders – Despite the current challenges in the market, builders are using this as an opportunity to form a strong foundation for their web3 social impact movements.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:45 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
02:45 - For those who weren’t able to listen to our first conversation, and who aren’t aware of what Endaoment does, do you mind giving a quick rundown of Endaoment’s mission?
05:55 - I understand that Endaoment recently launched V2.0 – what changed with V2.0?
09:30 - On your website, it mentions how “Our on-chain infrastructure and web-based philanthropic services make a faster, more transparent giving experience.” Why is greater transparency needed in philanthropy?
15:00 - Beyond transparency, what are some of the ways that blockchain will disrupt the charitable giving space?
18:25 - What’s been the impact that Endaoment has had so far in numbers?
20:00 - Are there any specific stories that you would like to share, that demonstrate the impact? (i.e. non-profits or movements funded, specific projects launched through Endaoment, etc.)
24:50 - Do you have any exciting plans in the works for Giving Season 2022?
27:00 - If you could fast forward to the year 2032, what do you think philanthropy will look like, and what role will web3 play in it?
31:00 – What would be your pitch to non-profits that are hesitant to get involved with web3?
33:40 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more and get involved with Endaoment?
34:55 - 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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