Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 81 - Fourth Wave DAO - Building a decentralized network of support for women in need
In episode 81, we’re excited to welcome Aly Marguerite Neumann, Founder of Fourth Wave DAO, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization that will facilitate easy access to decentralized finance protocols so that users can grow their wealth, while also supporting women who are seeking safe reproductive health services, by connecting them with a decentralized network of helpers. We discuss how blockchain can be used to help protect reproductive rights, how they’re using web3 tools to build a decentralized network of support for women in need, their innovative governance model, and why web3 is much better than web2 for building movements of change.
Three Key Takeaways
Blockchain can create safer, more secure ways to provide support to individuals in need, especially as it pertains to sensitive matters like reproductive health.
Web3 provides a more empowering way to build movements of change that puts the power in the hands of the community, as opposed to venture capitalists and centralized institutions.
Web3 tools can be used to build on the foundations of web2 movements, such as Auntie networks, to make them more inclusive, safe, and decentralized.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:00 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
06:30 - For those listening in who aren’t aware of what the Auntie Network is, do you mind explaining it briefly?
08:35 - On your website, you mention how Fourth Wave DAO aims to “help women in need connect with people that can help.” Give me a high-level overview of the mission of Fourth Wave DAO.
13:10 - How does web3 help build safer Auntie networks?
17:25 - Can you tell me more about the DeFi protocol behind Fourth Wave DAO?
20:35 - On your website, it mentions how your Fourth Wave Governance Model “will spark a governance revolution.” Tell me about your governance model.
24:20 - Why is blockchain the best technology to drive this movement?
26:45 - What are some other ways that blockchain can be used to support reproductive rights?
29:00 - What’s the longer-term vision here, where do you see Fourth Wave DAO in a couple of years?
32:15 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about your work?
33:15 - 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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DISCLAIMER
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More available HERE.
