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Next Podcast Episode - October 29 - Gnosis 3.0 with Dr. Friederike Ernst

Next Podcast Episode - October 29 - Gnosis 3.0 with Dr. Friederike Ernst



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INFOGRAPHIC - An Introduction to DeSpace

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.

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Five Reasons Scientists Should Embrace the Decentralized Science Movement

The decentralized science movement holds immense promise for transforming the research landscape by addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by scientists today. By opening up new funding opportunities, ensuring fair IP ownership, opening up access to scientific data, and more, DeSci offers a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable model for scientific research.

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15 Pioneering Web3 Projects Revolutionizing Space Exploration, Discovery, and Education

As we enter a new era of space exploration, blockchain is emerging as a disruptive force, fueled by the Decentralized Space movement that aims to democratize access to space. In this article, we highlight 15 visionary projects harnessing the power of Web3 for space exploration, discovery, and education. Prepare for liftoff as we dive into a future where blockchain meets the stars.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 126 - Cerebrum DAO - Decentralized funding of brain health research

In episode 126, we’re excited to welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of Cerebrum DAO, an open, global community collectively sourcing, brainstorming, and funding solutions to advance brain health and prevent neurodegeneration. We discuss how Web3 tools can advance brain health research, using DAO architecture to coordinate communities, how the decentralized science movement can empower scientists, and more.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Blockchain and Healthcare

The global healthcare sector is facing numerous challenges including a lack of funding, inequitable access, and high levels of clinician burnout, all leading to poor patient outcomes. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by empowering patients with control over their data, restoring trust in health care, and improving overall quality of care.

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Crypto Altruism Monthly Recap - June 2023

Newsletter highlighting the most popular Crypto Altruism content from June 2023: Decentralized Science vs. Traditional Science, building an accessible Web3 ecosystem for Nonprofits, supporting women’s health research with blockchain, and the fight for LGBTIQ rights in Web3 and beyond.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 106 - AthenaDAO - Levelling the playing field for women's health research with Web3

In episode 106, we’re excited to welcome Laura Minquini, Founder of AthenaDAO, a decentralized community of researchers, funders, and advocates working to advance women’s health research, education, and funding. We discuss how Web3 presents new funding opportunities for women’s health research, why DAOs are the ultimate tool for organizing the community, the role of IP-NFTs, and much more.

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Blockchain and the Future of Healthcare

Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by empowering patients with control over their own data, driving down costs, and improving the overall quality of care. With its decentralized and secure nature, Web3 can eliminate inefficiencies and increase transparency in healthcare delivery.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 91 - SCINET - How blockchain will “revolutionize the way people do and support science”

In episode 91, we’re excited to welcome, Jordan Smith and Hank Brigham, Co-Founders of SCINET, a decentralized life sciences research and investment platform that revolutionizes the way people do and support science. We discuss how decentralized science, or DeSci, can address the biggest pain points felt by scientists, the role of IPNFTs in scientific research, how Web3 can empower individuals to have a voice in science, some of the most compelling DeSci use cases, and much more.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 88 - Data Lake - How blockchain will revolutionize medical research

In episode 88, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Wojtek Sierocki, Founder & CEO of Data Lake, an EU-funded movement dedicated to creating a global Medical Data Donation system based on blockchain technology, and the world’s first consent-to-earn platform. We discuss why blockchain is such a powerful tool for improving medical data collection, their unique consent-to-earn incentive model, some of the most compelling decentralized science use cases, and much more.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 82 - DeSci World - “Unrestricted, unbiased, uncensorable. Science as it should be.”

In episode 82, we welcome Joshua Bates and Dr. Jelani Clarke from DeSci World, a one-stop shop for users to view, engage with, and understand all that is happening in the world of Decentralized Science. In this episode we discuss how Decentralized Science, or DeSci, can build a world of science that is unrestricted, unbiased, and uncensorable, some of the most exciting developments in the world of DeSci, why scientists should be excited about this new movement, and much more.

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8 DeSci collectives dedicated to funding scientific research and development 

Access to sustainable and reliable funding is one of the biggest challenges faced by scientists. DeSci hopes to address this by introducing new and innovative funding models, powered by blockchain, cryptocurrency, web3, to fund research into some of societies most pressing issues. In this blog post, we highlight 8 DeSci collectives dedicated to funding scientific research and development.

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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 77 - FrontierDAO - Exploring the next frontier of science with web3

In episode 77, we welcome Paige Donner, Co-Founder of FrontierDAO, a web3 collective with a mission to fund research and innovation in science, fusion energy, engineering, and space exploration. In this episode we discuss how web3 can help democratize scientific research, how DAOs and NFTs will revolutionize the scientific process, the exciting world of Decentralized Science, and much more.

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Web3 - A Disruptive Tool For Social Impact

Cryptocurrency is more than just an investment. Cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 are generational technologies that have the potential to change the world for the better. These ground-breaking technologies will positively disrupt nearly all aspects of our lives in the coming decades: the internet, our financial systems, supply chains, health care, and everything in between. From a social impact lens, blockchain is the single greatest development since the internet.

It has the potential to revolutionize the way aid is disbursed, how funds are raised by non-profits and charitable causes, how communities and collectives organize and engage in self-governance, how CO2 is tracked and managed, how important financial services are delivered to the nearly 2 billion unbanked people around the world, and much more. We are only just scratching the surface of the intersections between web3 and social good.

Crypto Altruism is the leading platform for content highlighting the social impact use cases of web3 and the extraordinary organizations and projects that are using this technology to change the world. Through our blog, podcast, and educational resources, we elevate stories of how crypto, blockchain, NFTs, DAOs, and other web3 innovations are being used all over the world for novel and inspiring use cases.