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Next Podcast Episode - September 17 - Mercy Corps Ventures

Next Podcast Episode - September 17 - Mercy Corps Ventures



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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 165 - Zero Knowledge Proofs and the ‘Internet of True Things’

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.

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Impact on Optimism Episode 1 - Holonym - Web3 Privacy, Security, & Accessibility for the New Digital Commons

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.

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Navigating Web3 Safely: 10 Essential Tips for Nonprofits

Web3 presents exciting opportunities for nonprofits to scale their impact, connect with new donor demographics, and future proof their mission for the next generation. However, it also comes with unique risks, and it’s crucial for nonprofits to approach Web3 with a well-informed and cautious mindset. In this article, we highlight ten safety tips for nonprofits venturing into the world of Web3.

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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.