Best Crypto Altruists Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 210 - Truebit - Proof Over Promises: Solving the AI Black Box and Verifying Climate Impact with Blockchain 44:56

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Today we welcome Jason Teutsch, Chief Scientist and Founder of Truebit, a blockchain-based verification protocol that is making off-chain computation auditable and trustless. At the heart of Truebit is something called the verification game, a cryptoeconomic protocol that lets you compute off-chain and then prove that your computation was correct. …

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Episode 209 – ReFi Hub – How Tokenized Real-World Assets & Crypto Infrastructure Are Bridging the Climate Finance Gap 54:54

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Today we welcome Christian Chegne, Co-Founder of ReFi Hub, a rapidly growing regenerative finance platform that lets anyone invest in real-world sustainability infrastructure, from solar plants to EV charging stations, and earn on-chain yields while supporting climate-positive outcomes. In this episode you’ll learn: 🌱 Why we need bold, innovative t…

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Episode 208 – growthepie – Scaling Ethereum: L2 Ecosystem Growth, Public Goods Funding, and the Path to Ethereum Alignment 45:58

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‍Today we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie, a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding. With a background in human centered design and a passion for the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem, Tobias is at the forefront of helping builders understand what’s working, what’s…

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Episode 207 - Lido Impact Staking - Redefining Philanthropy: Funding Impact Through Ethereum Staking Rewards 44:53

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For episode 207, we’re excited to welcome Jaydeep Korde, CEO and Co-Founder of Launchnodes, the team behind Lido Impact Staking—a groundbreaking initiative that allows users to donate a portion of their staking rewards to fund verified social impact projects like GiveDirectly, UNICEF, and Treedom, all while keeping their principal intact. From dece…

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Episode 206 - Helium - Decentralizing Connectivity: Building a Better Internet Through DePIN & Crypto Incentives. 42:58

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For episode 206, we’re excited to welcome Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Helium—a trailblazing DePIN project that’s redefining what decentralized infrastructure can look like at scale. From powering the world’s largest contiguous Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) to deploying a nationwide mobile offload strategy with industry partners, Helium …

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Episode 205 - Web3 Foundation - Governance, Education, and Innovation: Pioneering Decentralized Impact with Polkadot and Kusama 47:36

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For episode 205, we’re excited to welcome Bill Laboon, Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at Web3 Foundation—the team driving innovation behind the Polkadot and Kusama networks. At a moment when governance challenges in decentralized communities are front-and-center, Bill is leading the charge on education and initiatives designed to …

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AutoPGF Episode 4 - Decentralizing Humanitarian Aid: Crypto-Powered Global Impact with Stellar and Coala Pay 49:10

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Welcome back to AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar—a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding, or AutoPGF for short, and the incredible organizations leveraging this new mechanism to scale their impact. For episode 4, we’re honored to welcome Anna Whitson-Diaz from the Stellar…

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Episode 204 - Haraka - From Social Capital to Financial Freedom with Crypto-Powered Microfinance 46:59

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For episode 204, we’re excited to welcome Will Le and Jessica Gaubert, Co-Founders of Haraka, a groundbreaking blockchain-based community credit protocol revolutionizing microfinance. Haraka leverages social trust and Web3 technology to provide affordable loans to underserved entrepreneurs by turning intangible social capital into measurable, porta…

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Episode 203 - Privado ID - Building Trust Between Humans and AI Agents with Blockchain-Powered Decentralized Identity 46:07

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For episode 203, we’re excited to welcome Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Privado ID—a decentralized identity platform revolutionizing how we protect, own, and verify our identities online. Evin is a true Web3 pioneer whose journey spans foundational roles at organizations like ConsenSys and Disco.xyz, advising global commun…

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Crypto Altruists Episode 202 - Algorand: Blockchain Innovations for Humanitarian Aid, Sustainability, and Scientific Integrity 46:42

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For episode 202, we’re excited to welcome Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Marketing Officer atthe Algorand Foundation. Marc is a visionary leader with some impressive experience in the tech world, having previously led the launch of Android at Google, and is now focused on making blockchain useful, scalable, and impactful at Algorand. In this episode, Mar…

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Episode 201 - Web3 Localism for Global Climate Action: From Decentralized Cleanups to Regenerative Local Economies 51:25

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For episode 201, we’re excited to welcome Paul Burg of DeCleanup Network, EcoSynthesisX, and Regen Bazaar—each leveraging blockchain to empower local action and build measurable environmental impact. From incentivizing cleanups through tokenization to collaborating with NGOs and fostering vibrant regen communities—Paul's work embodies the power of …

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Episode 200 - Celebrating 200 Stories of Impact & Innovation Powered by Web3 54:36

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For episode 200, we’re excited to share the recording from our special live episode in celebration of episode 200. We hosted a live space with our community, past guests, and friends to reflect on the journey so far, the powerful themes we’ve explored, and the stories that have inspired us along the way. This episode is a celebration of what makes …

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Episode 199 - Real-World Impact with Web3 - 10 Inspiring Blockchain Use Cases Driving Global Change 31:38

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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. This episode serves…

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AutoPGF Episode 3 - Funding Climate Action with Crypto: How Stablecoins are Powering a Greener Future 52:39

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Welcome back to AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar—a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding, or AutoPGF for short, and the incredible organizations leveraging this new mechanism to scale their impact. For Episode 3, we welcome Jon Ruth, Co-Founder of Climate Coordination Net…

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Episode 198 - Pesabase - Revolutionizing Remittances: Delivering $8.5M to Last Mile Communities with Stablecoins 48:23

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For episode 198, we’re excited to welcome Eric Alsop, Chief Technology Officer at Pesabase—a blockchain-based remittance platform making it faster, cheaper, and more secure to send money to South Sudan, with over $8.5 million transacted to date. From mobile agents to full-service banks, and from smart contracts to stablecoins, Pesabase is a masterc…

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AutoPGF Episode 2 - Can Stablecoins End Extreme Poverty? Inside Glo’s partnership with GiveDirectly 45:26

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Welcome back for episode 2 of AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar—a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding and the incredible organizations leveraging this mechanism to scale their impact. Today we welcome Ilan Wallentin from GiveDirectly and Garm Lucassen from Glo. GiveDirec…

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Episode 197 - Xcapit - Crypto for Global Impact - Blockchain, AI, & the Future of Sustainable Development 48:49

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For episode 197, we’re excited to welcome José Ignacio Trajtenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Xcapit. Based in Argentina, José leads a powerhouse Web3 R&D firm using blockchain and AI to build digital infrastructure for inclusion and impact. From tokenizing renewable energy, to designing wallets that function offline in low-connectivity regions, to par…

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AutoPGF Episode 1 - Funding the Future: Optimism, AutoPGF, & the Rise of Deep Funding 43:51

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For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new series - AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar. Public goods funding has long been an unsolved challenge in both traditional and Web3 ecosystems. But Glo Dollar is pioneering a new model, using stablecoin yields to generate impact funding—without any extra cost or effort from users. This …

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Episode 196 - Building for Everyone: How Web3 is Empowering Entrepreneurs & Redefining Digital Communities 50:55

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For episode 196, we’re excited to welcome Debbie Soon, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer (prev.) at HUG, and author of Digital Mavericks. Debbie is a true pioneer, helping bridge Web2 and Web3, empower creatives, and make digital ownership more accessible. As an investor, entrepreneur, Web3 expert, and Founder, Debbie has played a pivotal role in b…

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BONUS Live Episode - Exploring the Octant Ecosystem - Community Discussion on the Future of Web3 Public Goods Funding 54:13

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Today, we’re doing something a little different, and breaking from our regular production schedule to release a special live bonus episode. This episode is a recording of a live twitter space, where we wrapped up our Trailblazers of Octant series with an open discussion, community reflections, and ecosystem updates. Since it was recorded live, the …

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Episode 195 - Molecule - Decentralizing Science - How Web3 and Crypto are Reshaping Scientific Discovery 50:50

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In episode 195, we welcome Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule and Co-Founder of pump.science. Benji is at the forefront of Decentralized Science (aka DeSci), a movement using blockchain to democratize research funding, unlock new discoveries, and shift power from big institutions of funders, and into the hands of scientists and the community. In this…

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Episode 194 - ZkCloud - Decentralizing the Cloud: Blockchain and Zero Knowledge Proofs for a Fair Internet 43:34

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In episode 194, we’re excited to welcome Norbert Vadas, Head of Product at ZkCloud, a leading platform building the first truly decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving. Before diving into blockchain, Norbert spent over a decade working with global organizations like UNICEF and FAO, navigating the intersection of finance, governance, and emer…

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Episode 193 - Vechain - From Greenwashing to Proof: Tokenizing ESG and Real-World Impact with Blockchain 51:07

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In episode 193, we’re excited to welcome Sunny Lu, Founder of Vechain, a pioneering blockchain ecosystem that has been demonstrating the power of crypto to drive sustainability efforts since 2015. In this episode, you will learn: How blockchain can eliminate greenwashing and build trust in ESG & environmental initiatives. How Web3 empowers individu…

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Episode 192 - Mercy Corps Ventures - How Web3 & AI are Transforming Humanitarian Aid with Anticipatory Action 50:42

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In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures, to explore how blockchain, AI, and innovative funding models are helping to get aid to the right people—before disaster strikes. In this episode, you'll learn Why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, and how Anticipat…

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Episode 191 - Purpose For Profit - Tokenized Lending, Real-World Assets, and Onchain Impact Investing for Affordable Housing 45:29

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In episode 191, we’re excited to welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. With a bold vision for reimagining impact investing, powered by crypto, Purpose for Profit is tackling one of society’s most pressing challenges: affordable housing. In this episod…

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 5 - Octant & CCN - Accelerating Climate Action with Web3 Funding and Coordination 41:07

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For the fifth and final episode of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and James Kiernan of Octant, to explore the vision, mechanics, and impact of the Epoch 7 Climate Round. In this episode, we explore: Why Web3 public goods funding and coordination mechanisms are gamechangers f…

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Episode 190 - Web3 Founders’ Playbook: Expert Advice from Top Crypto Innovators 30:38

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In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past guests from across diverse industries including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers on what it really takes to build in Web3. We explore: How Web3 builders stay focused and resilient in an industry that moves at lightning speed. The biggest lessons on communit…

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 4 - Greenpill Dev Guild - Scaling the Regen Movement with Web3 Coordination Tools 1:11:17

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For episode four of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from the Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects that drive meaningful change. In this episode, we explore: How Greenpill Dev Guild is empowering rege…

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Episode 189 - How to DAO: Practical Strategies for Building High Impact Web3 Communities 44:43

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In episode 189, we’re excited to welcome welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, legendary DAO builder and co-author of How to DAO. With a track record that includes contributions to groundbreaking DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO, Puncar has been at the forefront of innovation into decentralized communities. In this episode, we explore: How DAO…

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Episode 188 - Blockchain Founders Fund - Building in Web3: Lessons from Supporting 180 Crypto Startups 42:35

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In episode 188, we’re excited to welcome Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting high-growth crypto startups worldwide, and has collaborated with institutions like the United Nations and INSEAD to leverage emerging technologies for global cha…

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Episode 187 - Earthstream - Giving Nature a Voice with Bioacoustics, Blockchain, & Artificial Intelligence 59:29

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In episode 187, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker, Co-Founder of Earthstream, an innovative startup that uses bioacoustics and sensor systems, powered by AI and blockchain, to "Listen to the Earth." Dr. Viroshan's journey spans blockchain innovation, tokenomics research, and climate tech, so he has so much wisdom to drop. We explore: Ho…

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Episode 186 - 2024 Year in Review - Top Trends of 2024 & Bold Predictions for 2025 - Crypto & AI, DeSci, Stablecoins, and more! 1:08:03

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In episode 186, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar of Web3ForGood for a special 2024 year in review episode! We dive into the biggest trends of 2024, including breakthroughs in DeSci, experiments in public goods funding, and the rise of crypto-powered AI agents; along with bold predictions for 2025! We discuss: The most excitin…

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Episode 185 - Masa Network - Crypto-Powered AI Agents and Fair AI through Decentralization 43:47

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For episode 185, we’re excited to welcome Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa, a decentralized AI network where individuals can earn by contributing their data. Calanthia is a visionary leader with a rich history in fintech, having scaled successful companies and driven blockchain innovation. In this episode, we explore Masa’s groundbreaking approach…

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 3 - Protocol Guild - Powering Ethereum’s Future with Decentralized Funding 42:46

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For episode three of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. In this episode, we dive into: How Protocol Guild is revolutionizing funding for Web3 open-source software and Ethereum core dev…

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Episode 184 - Good Empire - Gamifying Impact with Crypto and Web3 to Achieve the 17 Global Goals 54:02

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Today we welcome André Eikmeier, Founder & CEO of Good Empire, a global platform reshaping how we engage with social and environmental impact. With a background as a successful entrepreneur, having previously built a $100M business, and a mission to build a better world, André has dedicated himself to empowering individuals and organizations to uni…

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Episode 183 - Cronos Labs - Overcoming Web3 Complexity While Building for the Next Billion Users 33:05

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In episode 183, we’re excited to 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 Web3 How zero-knowledge technology is revolutionizing identity and data sovereignty Some tips for how you can build accessibl…

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 2 - SummitShare - Empowering Communities to Reclaim their Heritage with Blockchain 55:05

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For episode two of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Thomas Gondwe, Founder of SummitShare. We explore the historical and ongoing challenges of artifact repatriation, how blockchain plays a critical role in creating digital repositories to monitor and verify artifacts, and the innovative Revenue Sharing Mesh that ensu…

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Episode 182 - Kernel - Empowering Web3 Builders with a Peer-to-Peer Learning Community 49:12

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In episode 182, we’re excited to welcome Aliya, Vivek, and Andy from 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, KBX, closing on December 20th, we also highlight how you can join this inc…

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Episode 181 - Raiinmaker - How Blockchain is Shaping the Next Generation of Ethical AI Innovation 48:06

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In episode 181, we’re excited to welcome J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. We explore the intersection of Web3, AI, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and how Raiinmaker is unlocking new ways for individuals to contribute to and benefit from the growth of AI. From their innovative node operator rewards to their …

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Episode 180 - The Soci3ty – Leveraging blockchain to build a Virtual Nation of Collaboration and Impact 43:59

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In episode 180, we’re excited to welcome Simon (aka polymath) 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 dive into their unique 7-step approach for participation in their ecosystem, the role of Web3 gamification and incentive mechanisms, how partnerships lik…

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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 1 - Building a Sustainable Web3 Public Goods Funding Ecosystem with Octant 55:32

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How is Octant revolutionizing Web3 public goods funding through decentralization, community governance, and innovative funding mechanisms? 🤔 For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new mini-series called Trailblazers of Octant, where we focus on the exciting, and rapidly growing public goods funding movement around the Octant Ecosyst…

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Episode 179 - Chronicle - How Oracles Are Paving the Way to a Truly Decentralized World 43:11

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In episode 179, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Senhaji, Head of Growth at Chronicle, to discuss the importance of Oracles in Web3’s future. We discussed the challenges facing oracles today, how Chronicle is advancing the data infrastructure needed for a truly decentralized world, and some of the incredible social impact use cases that oracles ha…

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Impact on Optimism Episode 5 - Optimizing Impact Evaluation of Web3 Public Goods, ft. LauNaMu of Metrics Garden 51:48

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How can we leverage crypto rails to develop reliable onchain impact evaluation mechanisms? 🤔 For the fifth and final episode of the Impact on Optimism series, we’re excited to welcome LauNaMu of Metrics Garden, a project aiming to become the one-stop hub for Impact Evaluation in Web3. We dive into the challenges of impact evaluation for public good…

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Episode 178 - Gnosis 3.0 - Building Inclusive Crypto Solutions for Real-World Financial Use Cases 44:41

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In episode 178, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay, to dive into how Gnosis has evolved from its early days to where it is now. We’ll explore how Gnosis is building practical Web3 solutions, the challenges of making cryptocurrency tools accessible to everyone, Gnosis’ unique approach to decentralized …

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Episode 177 - Blockchain-Powered Anticipatory Cash Transfers for Climate Shocks, ft. Shamba Network, Fortune Credit, and DIVA Donate 51:53

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In episode 177, we welcome Kennedy Ng’an’ga of Shamba Network, Benson Njuguna of Fortune Credit, and Wladimir Weinbender of DIVA Donate. We explore their collbarative pilot, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, that deployed blockchain-based anticipatory cash transfers to pastoralists in Kenya, using smart contracts triggered by environmental …

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Episode 176 - Rarimo - ZK Social Graphs for a More Open and Free World 40:45

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In episode 176, we’re excited to welcome Kitty Horlick, Director of RariLabs, the organization dedicated to advancing the privacy first, ZK social protocol Rarimo. We discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can enhance privacy and protect data, explore Rarimo’s Freedom Tool that empowers citizens living under oppressive regimes to have a voice - includin…

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Episode 175 - Open Forest Protocol - Redefining the Value of Nature with Verifiable Onchain Environmental Assets 36:37

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In episode 175, we’re excited to welcome Michael Kelly, Chief Product Officer at Open Forest Protocol, an organization on a mission to create the highest integrity and most verifiable nature-based carbon credits, at scale. We discuss the Afforestation/Reforestation methodology behind OFP’s carbon credits, the role of blockchain in addressing the cr…

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Episode 174 - Special Live Episode - Exploring the Octant Ecosystem 1:00:33

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For episode 174, we have a special episode in store. On September 25th, Tereza and Drew from Crypto Altruism co-hosted a Twitter Space where they dove into the key themes from their three-part article series, Exploring the Octant Ecosystem, and had the opportunity to chat with Mashal and Wayne from Octant about some of the exciting things they have…

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Episode 173 - The Pipe gDAO - Bringing University Innovations from Lab to Market with Blockchain and IP Tokenization 52:23

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In episode 173, we’re excited to welcome Batsirai Muguti & Wayne Anthony Daniels of Pipe gDAO, a decentralized community leveraging blockchain to build a University Real World Asset IP Launchpad to help bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market. We explore what the heck the European Paradox is, how they are addressing it by creating a decentral…

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Episode 172 - Piloting Change Part 2: Exploring Web3 Innovations for Real-World Impact, ft. Mercy Corps Ventures, Empowa, and Atlantis 37:07

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In episode 172, which is the second part in our two-part series, we welcome back Njeri Muhia and Abeera Akhtar from Mercy Corps Ventures, Greg Schneider and Marie-Odile Zanders from Empowa, and Irthu Suresh from Atlantis. We continue exploring their pilot projects that leverage Web3 technology to build climate resilience, diving deeper into the rol…