Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 80 - Kokonut Network – Bridging web3 and sustainable agriculture
In episode 80 we’re excited to welcome Alejandro Adon, Founder of Kokonut Network, a regenerative finance project building the infrastructure to connect web3 with sustainable agriculture. Kokonut Network's core mission is to promote, organize, fund, and manage locally-driven, sustainable coconut farms, funded by the community using the Kokonut DAO framework for decision-making and treasury funds allocation. In this episode we discuss how web3 can empower smallholder farmers and communities, the role of DAOs in sustainable community projects, the exciting world of regenerative finance, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
Regenerative Finance allow for the tokenization of good – a unique way to incentivize individuals and communities to engage in regenerative and sustainable actions
Web3 gives communities the tools to launch their own regenerative projects, and retain ownership over them, contributing to the sustainable economic development of the community
DAOs enable communities to raise funds in new ways and create opportunities for individuals all over the world to contribute to and support these projects, helping connect underserved communities to global networks of support.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:00 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
02:35 - What is KokonutDAO? How did it get started?
05:10 - Why coconuts as the area of focus?
07:50 - What are some of the ways that web3 tools can be used to improve the agricultural sector, especially in underserved and rural/remote areas?
15:50 - What are nature-backed assets, and what role do they play in Kokonut DAO?
20:25 - I understand that you recently had a successful Gitcoin Grants Funding round – tell me more about this.
24:20 - Let’s talk about Regenerative Finance. What is ReFi, and why should the average person be excited about it?
27:10 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Kokonut Network and to get involved?
29:55 – How do those listening in become members of the DAO?
31:45 - 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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