Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 87 - Diversity in Blockchain - Building a Web3 that includes everyone
In episode 87, we’re excited to welcome Natassja Aleksy, Product Developer at Diversity in Blockchain, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower everyone from all walks of life to engage with blockchain technology in order to ensure equal participation and distribution. We discuss how we can build greater inclusion and equity into Web3 while learning from the mistakes of Web2, how blockchain can help underserved communities thrive, some advice for those looking to succeed in the wild world of Web3, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
We can learn from the mistakes of Web2 to build a more welcoming and inclusive Web3. The cement is still drying, and now is our opportunity to ensure inclusion and equity are built into all aspects of Web3.
Education and representation are key in building a more inclusive Web3. It’s important that leaders and organization take this into account when building out their teams and movements.
Although there is a long way to go to make Web3 as inclusive as possible, there are a lot of incredible groups focused on diversity and representation in Web3. These groups are a great resource for newcomers looking to break into Web3.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:20 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?
04:50 - I understand that Diversity in Blockchain was incubated at MIT’s Legal Forum – tell me more about this and the origin story of Diversity in Blockchain.
07:20 - On your website you mention “True innovation includes everyone” – can you please give listeners an introduction to some of the work you’re doing at Diversity in Blockchain?
10:05 - What are some of the barriers that individuals from underserved communities face in accessing new tech spaces such as Web3?
12:15 - What are some steps that the average person can take to build greater inclusion in Web3?
16:50 - I’ve been listening to some of your ChainChat episodes which “aim to leverage the insights and knowledge of figures in the Blockchain sector to educate on the link between diversity and Web3.” Are there any specific stories you’d like to share about the power of diversity in Web3?
22:50 - What advice would you give to newcomers interested in engaging with blockchain or Web3, but feel that they don’t “fit in” or face barriers to entry?
27:00 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about and support Diversity in Blockchain?
28:05 - 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.
