Crypto Altruists Episode 199 - Real-World Impact with Web3 - 10 Inspiring Blockchain Use Cases Driving Global Change
For episode 199, we’ve put together a special episode to celebrate as we near episode 200! This episode is a bit of a “starter pack” for Web3 social impact, highlighting 10 inspiring use cases leveraging blockchain to build a better world - from humanitarian aid and remittances, to regenerative finance and decentralized science.
It includes diverse case studies from Mercy Corps Ventures, Pesabase, Open Forest Protocol, Molecule, Rarimo, Metrics Garden, Glo Dollar, Octant, Empowa, and Masa.
This episode serves as a great overview of the many ways crypto rails can serve as the building blocks for a new era of social and environmental impact, while recognizing it is only the beginning!
We explore:
How blockchain is powering humanitarian efforts, from emergency remittances to anticipatory action.
Why public goods, scientific research, open-source software, and even forests are being funded and protected onchain.
And how Web3 builders are rewriting the rules of what’s possible when it comes to social and environmental impact.
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Key Takeaways
✅ Simplicity Drives Adoption: The most impactful Web3 projects are those that abstract away complexity. Whether it’s sending remittances or funding open-source software, success hinges on creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences that meet people where they are.
❤️ Doing Good, Made Easy (and Fun): From AutoPGF to gamified science and cost-saving remittances, blockchain is making it easier—and more enjoyable—for people to drive real-world impact. Web3 is unlocking new models that empower individuals to be part of the solution.
🌱 We’re Just Getting Started: This episode is only a small snapshot of what’s possible. The use cases we explored show that we’re still in the early days of blockchain for good—and the most exciting innovations are likely still to come.
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Full Episodes:
Episode 176 - Rarimo - ZK Social Graphs for a More Open and Free World
AutoPGF Episode 1 - Funding the Future: Optimism, AutoPGF, & the Rise of Deep Funding
Episode 151 - Glo Dollar - Unlocking billions in public goods funding with stablecoins
Episode 185 - Masa Network - Crypto-Powered AI Agents and Fair AI through Decentralization
Episode Time Stamps
02:05 - Humanitarian aid and anticipatory action powered by Web3 - Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures
05:25 - Revolutionizing remittances with blockchain and stablecoins - Eric Alsop, Chief Technology Officer at Pesabase
07:55 - Putting natural assets on the balance sheet with blockchain - Michael Kelly, Chief Product Officer at Open Forest Protocol
09:40 - How Decentralized Science (DeSci) is revolutionizing scientific funding - Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule & Co-Founder of pump.science
13:00 - Blockchain to empower activists and build stronger democracies - Kitty Horlick, Director of RariLabs
18:30 - Web3 public goods funding mechanisms and Deep Funding for Open Source Software - LauNaMu, Founder of Metrics Garden
21:10 - AutoPGF and stablecoins for good - Garm Lucassen, CEO and Co-Founder of Glo Dollar
23:19 - Funding public goods by staking Ethereum - Benjamin Siegel, Head of Product at Octant
25:05 - Onchain credit for homebuyers in Mozambique - Marie-Odile Zanders, Head of Property Partnerships and Development at Empowa
27:40 - Crypto and the development of safe, ethical Artificial Intelligence - Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa
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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.
