In episode 184, we welcome André Eikmeier, Founder & CEO of Good Empire, a global platform reshaping how we engage with social & environmental impact. We explore how blockchain is redefining transparency & accountability in philanthropy, how crypto gamification mechanisms can make doing good more engaging and rewarding, and why Web3 is the ideal operating system for the global impact economy.

In episode 183, we welcome Ken Timsit, Head of Cronos Labs, the $100M Web3 startup accelerator and ecosystem development arm of the Cronos blockchain. We discuss how to navigate the complexities of building in crypto, how zero-knowledge technology is revolutionizing identity and data sovereignty, and some tips for how you can build accessible Web3 experiences that drive real-world adoption.

In episode 182, we’re excited to welcome Aliya, Vivek, and Andy of Kernel. We discuss Kernel’s origin story, its guiding principles, and its unique approach to education in Web3 that has inspired some of Web3’s biggest projects. With applications for the next Kernel Block closing soon, we also highlight how you can join this community and embark on your own journey of growth and collaboration.

In episode 181, we’re excited to welcome J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. We dive into the intersection of Web3, AI, and DePIN, how Raiinmaker is unlocking new ways for individuals to contribute to and benefit from the growth of AI, the role of crypto in the development of ethical AI, and the transformative potential of decentralized powered AI in building a better world.

In episode 180, we’re excited to welcome Simon from The Soci3ty to explore how they’re using Web3 to build a digital nation that creates value for all its members, and the world. We explore how the Soci3ty is leveraging blockchain to build a fairer, more connected world, the role of Web3 gamification and incentive mechanisms, their partnership with the Blockchain Africa Movement, and more.

For episode one of our new mini-series, Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome James Kiernan and Benjamin Siegel of Octant. We explore Octant’s vision for building a self-sustaining Web3 public goods funding ecosystem, their innovative experiments in decentralized governance and engagement, and what makes Octant’s model so unique and impactful, along with some spicy takes and fun stories.

In episode 179 we welcome Jennifer Senhaji, Head of Growth at Chronicle, to discuss the importance of Oracles in Web3’s future. We discuss how Chronicle is advancing the data infrastructure needed for decentralization, some of the social impact use cases oracles have supported, Chronicle’s partnership with MakerDAO securing $20B, and Jenn’s vision for the future of oracles in a decentralized world.

For the fifth and final episode of Impact on Optimism, we welcome LauNaMu of Metrics Garden, the one-stop hub for Impact Evaluation in Web3. We explore challenges of impact evaluation in Web3, how Metrics Garden uses Ethereum Attestation Service to make onchain impact visible, LauNaMu’s role as a Badgeholder in Optimism’s RetroPGF, and how Metrics Garden is helping badgeholders evaluate impact.

DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, leverage blockchain and decentralization to support the maintenance and implementation of physical networks. In this infographic, we break down some of the key benefits of DePIN in comparison to traditional networks, prominent use cases, and the projects leading the way in the DePIN revolution!

For episode 4 of Impact on Optimism, we welcome Juan Carlos Bell, Project Lead at Gravity DAO, a DAO offering alternative dispute resolution and community building for Web3 projects. We dive into the challenges DAOs face with conflict, the services they offer to help projects foster trust, their experience with Optimism’s RetroPGF, and how Web3 can advance conflict management as a public good.

Discover how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are transforming global infrastructure with blockchain technology. Learn about the benefits of decentralized networks, including transparency, efficiency, and collective ownership, and explore real-world projects like Helium, Arkreen, and Filecoin that are leading the charge in the DePIN movement.

In episode 167, we’re excited to welcome Andrew Forson of The Hashgraph Association, a non-profit focused on building a vibrant, innovative, Hedera ecosystem. We explore what differentiates hashgraphs from blockchains, their vision for building a decentralized, their recent collaboration with Deloitte to track and tokenize ESG impact, opportunities for devs in the Hedera Ecosystem, and much more.

In episode 166, we’re excited to welcome Leo Lin, Founder of Arkreen, a Web3-powered infrastructure network for global distributed renewable energy resources. We dive into the role of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in achieving net zero, how Web3 can empower individual climate action and make renewable energy accessible to the masses, and much more.

Decentralized Space (DeSpace) is a growing movement leveraging blockchain technology and decentralized principles to democratize space exploration and research. In this infographic, we dive into the exciting world of DeSpace, including some of its most compelling use cases, and highlight some of the pioneering projects leading the way in efforts to decentralize space.

In episode 143, we’re excited to welcome Rasmus Scheuer, Co-Founder of Pawthereum, a community-run crypto philanthropy project supporting animal welfare causes. We discuss why Web3 is a powerful tool for community-driven philanthropy, the projects they’ve supported with $500k in donations, advice for Web3 impact builders, Rasmus’ new project Impactify, and much more.

In episode 135, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar from Web3ForGood for a special 2023 year in review episode. 2023 was an incredible year for the Web3 social impact movement, and in this episode, we reflect on the most exciting developments of 2023, whether it be the growth of L2s or the AI blockchain intersection, and what we are looking forward to in 2024.