Trust, privacy, and data sovereignty are core to the ethos of Web3, redefining how we interact online. By removing intermediaries, it ensures transparency, security, and decentralization, while empowering users to own and control their data. In this podcast starter pack, discover six groundbreaking projects using blockchain to create a more trustworthy, private, and user-centric internet.

Blockchain is revolutionizing human rights by empowering marginalized communities and equipping activists, dissidents, and journalists with innovative tools. From enhancing transparency to holding governments accountable and coordinating grassroots efforts, this technology is paving the way for a more just and equitable world. Discover how blockchain is driving impactful change in human rights.

In episode 176, we’re excited to welcome Kitty Horlick, Director of RariLabs, the organization advancing the privacy first ZK protocol Rarimo. We explore how zero-knowledge proofs can enhance privacy and protect data, Rarimo’s Freedom Tool that empowers citizens living under oppressive regimes, their Proof of Humanity Aggregator that defends against Sybil attacks, and the future of ZK tools.

In episode 165, we’re excited to welcome Evan Shapiro of Mina Foundation, a zero knowledge blockchain for a secure, private, and verifiable internet. We break down what the heck a zero knowledge proof is, why you should get excited about this emerging technology, and some of the most compelling social impact use cases of ZK proofs.

For episode 1 of the Impact on Optimism miniseries, we’re excited to welcome Shady El Damaty, Co-Founder of Holonym, a decentralized protocol providing solutions for identity verification, privacy-preserving verified claims, and user-owned identity. We discuss the role Web3 can play in building a safer digital world, why they chose the OP stack, Optimism’s RetroPGF program, and much more.

In episode 145, we’re excited to welcome Luke Mulks, VP of Business Operations at Brave and Basic Attention Token, a software ecosystem dedicated to rebuilding the internet by putting power back in the hands of users. We discuss how blockchain can built a safer, more user-driven internet, Brave’s success onboarding millions to crypto, creating an accessible user experience in Web3, and more.

In episode 140, we’re excited to welcome Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman and Founder of Concordium, a Layer1 blockchain on a mission to create a future based on trust, privacy, and safety. We discuss Zero-knowledge proofs and some of their use cases, the role of blockchain in protecting individual identity and data sovereignty, some of the projects building on Concordium, and much more.