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Crypto Altruists Episode 224 - Pesabase - How Stablecoins Are Transforming Remittances and Empowering Local Economies in South Sudan For episode 224 of the Crypto Altruists podcast we welcome Eric Alsop, CTO at Pesabase, a fintech platform using crypto and blockchain rails to simplify remittances in South Sudan. We explore how stab...

Money shouldn't lose value when crossing borders 💸🌍

We sat down with Eric Alsop of Pesabase to explore how stablecoins are transforming remittances, and how Pesabase is channeling millions to create economic opportunity in South Sudan 🌱

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Crypto Altruists Episode 223 - Octant Epoch 9 Special - Part 2 - Building a New Creator Economy on Ethereum For episode 223 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we welcome creators Natalie Crue, Ivie Satijn, and Riley (aka rileybeans) for part 2 of our Octant Epoch 9 special to explore how creators, educators, ...

The future creator economy is onchain ✨⛓️

For part 2 of our Epoch 9 special, we welcome Natalie Crue, Ivie Satijn, & rileybeans to explore how Ethereum unlocks new models of creativity, sustainability, & community-powered storytelling 💡🌍

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Crypto Altruists Episode 222 - Octant Epoch 9 Special - Communicating Ethereum's Human Story to the Masses For episode 222 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we welcome creators Brooke Lacey and Evan Mann to explore how storytelling and education are shaping Ethereum’s human narrative, and how Octant is help...

Ethereum isn't just code, it's culture, creativity, and community 🌏

For pt. 1 of our Octant Epoch 9 special, we sat down with creators Brooke Lacey and Evan Mann to explore how storytelling can help grow Ethereum from tech to movement 🌱🌐

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Crypto Altruists Episode 221 - M3tering Protocol - Tokenizing Solar Power: The Future of Decentralized Clean Energy on the Blockchain For episode 221 of the Crypto Altruists podcast we welcome I. Christwin, Co-Founder of M3tering Protocol and Switch Electric, to unpack how decentralized solar networks powered by blockchain, stableco...

The future of affordable clean energy is decentralized ☀️🔋

We sat down with I. Christwin of M3tering Protocol & Switch Electric to explore how blockchain can help end energy poverty in Africa and build a community-owned power grid for 1B people 🌐💡

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Crypto Altruists Episode 220 - PrismaX - Decentralized AI, Robotics, and blockchain as Infrastructure for Humanity For episode 220 of the Crypto Altruists podcast we welcome Bayley Wang, Co-founder & CEO of PrismaX, a robotics intelligence platform building an open coordination layer between humans and machines. W...

Robots shouldn't replace humans...they should amplify humans🤖💪

We sat down with Bayley Wang of PrismaX to explore how decentralized AI + robotics can serve the public interest and help build a better world 🌱🌍

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Growing Good Episode 3 - From Crypto to Community: Telaga Charity’s Mission to Transform Impact in Indonesia For Episode 3 of Growing Good on Solana, we welcome Ashen of Telaga Charity, a crypto-powered nonprofit on a mission to meet the basic needs of those living in poverty in Indonesia. We discuss how cry...

The future of philanthropy is powered by crypto, amplified by creators, & sustained by community 🌱🌐

We chatted with Ashen of Telaga Charity about how blockchain can make giving tangible, transparent, & inspiring for a new generation of donors 💸✨

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YouTube video by Protocol Labs What if we could prevent deforestation with data?

🌍 What if data could be worth more than deforestation?

GainForest turns local environmental knowledge into income, using web3 to incentivize protection rather than exploitation.

Crypto Altruists Episode 219 - growthepie & Onchain - From World Computer to World Ledger: Ethereum’s 10-Year Journey of Impact For episode 219 of the Crypto Altruists podcast we welcome Matthias (Matze) Seidl of growthepie and Leon Waidmann of the Onchain Foundation to explore how Ethereum has grown into a force for global im...

10 years in and Ethereum's impact story is just getting started 🌱🌐

We sat down w/ Matze of growthepie & Leon of Onchain to discuss their new report on Ethereum's first decade of impact and what's next in its journey to becoming the World Ledger 🔗🌏

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Crypto Altruists Episode 218 - Hype, Harm, or Hope? AI & Blockchain at the Crossroads of Human Coordination and Global Impact In episode 218, we explore the powerful intersection of AI and blockchain. From philanthropy and humanitarian aid to DAOs and climate action, discover how these technologies can drive social impact, m...

Is AI just hype? A source of harm? Or a tool for hope? 🤔

In episode 218, we demystify AI + blockchain and explore how it can power climate solutions, philanthropy, DAOs, humanitarian aid, & more, while keeping AI ethical & transparent 🤖🌐💚

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Crypto Altruists Episode 217 - Olas - How Decentralized Media Can Combat Disinformation and Rebuild Trust in Journalism For episode 217 of the Crypto Altruists podcast we welcome Ciarán Murray, Founder of Olas, a decentralized publishing protocol using Web3 to rebuild trust in journalism. We explore how blockchain can ...

Most media is owned by a few. It's time to change that 📰🌐

We sat down with Ciaran Murray, CEO of Olas Protocol to explore how blockchain incentives & collective intelligence can combat misinformation & fuel a new era of decentralized journalism 🔍📢

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Episode 216 - Kava - How Decentralized AI Can Help Web3 Communities Scale Impact, Onboard Users, and Deepen Engagement Episode 216 of the Crypto Altruists podcast features Tony Pham, CMO at Kava, for a deep dive into how decentralized AI and blockchain can unlock a more transparent, efficient, and community-driven Web...

Is decentralized AI the missing abstraction layer Web3 needs to scale? 🤖⛓️

We sat down with Tony Pham, CMO at Kava, to explore how DeAI can help build accessible Web3 communities that are transparent, efficient, and impactful at scale 🌐✨

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Growing Good on Solana Episode 2 - ecoBridge - Building a Global Web3 Marketplace for Verified Ecological Impact For Episode 2 of Growing Good on Solana, we welcome James Bettauer, Founder and CEO of ecoBridge, a ReFi platform on a mission to make ecological credits and verifiable environmental impact accessible...

Web3 can be the bridge between the 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, & economic 💸🤝🌳

For ep. 2 of Growing Good on Solana, we welcome James Bettauer of ecoBridge to explore the future of verifiable ecological impact 🌱🔍

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Crypto Altruists Episode 215 - Onchain Foundation - Tokenization Beyond Finance: How Web3 is Powering Impact and Innovation in Emerging Markets In episode 215, we’re joined by Leon Waidmann, Head of Research at the Onchain Foundation, a nonprofit collective helping Web3 founders navigate the most important trends and opportunities in blockcha...

Stablecoin volumes surpassed Visa & Mastercard in 2024, and new assets are tokenized daily. Now, the next frontier goes beyond finance 💸💡

We sat down with Leon Waidmann of Onchain Foundation to explore innovations in tokenization for global good 💚🌐

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Growing Good on Solana Episode 1 - Somos Axolotl - How a Solana Validator and Web3-Native Tools are Powering Real-World Conservation For Episode 1 of our new mini-series “Growing Good on Solana”, we speak with TIME “Hero of the Environment” Casson Trenor, Co-Founder of Somos Axolotl. Discover how this Web3-native initiative uses bl...

How can a blockchain validator turn doing good into a positive sum game? 🌐💚

For ep. 1 of Growing Good on Solana, we welcome TIME Hero of the Environment Casson Trenor of Somos Axolotl to explore how Web3 can help regenerate the planet 🌱🌎

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Crypto Altruists Episode 214 - Pipe gDAO - From Lab to Market: How Web3 and Crypto Tokenization and Powering Real-World Scientific Breakthroughs In episode 214, we’re joined by Batsirai Muguti and Wayne Daniels of Pipe gDAO to explore how Web3 is helping university innovations grow from lab to real world impact. Learn how their DeSci launchpad...

Why do so many breakthrough ideas struggle to move from lab to impact? 🧪🌱

We sat down with Batsi & Wayne of PIPE gDAO to explore how they're using Web3 technology to fund promising early stage science & decentralize access to innovation 💸🌐

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AutoPGF Episode 5 - Vechain - Turning Everyday Impact into Crypto Rewards: Inside VeBetterDAO’s X-to-Earn Web3 Revolution For episode five of Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Kimberley Chang, DApp Relations Lead at VeChain, a sustainability and impact-focused layer-1 blockchain ecosystem. We dive into...

Doing good shouldn't cost you. It should REWARD you!💚💸

For ep 5 of AutoPGF, Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Kim of Vechain to explore how #VeBetterDAO is sparking a global movement where doing good = earning crypto & building community🤝🌐

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Web3 holds real potential to power gamechanging climate solutions, but ReFi still faces key challenges to scale 🌱🚀

We sat down with Kent Babin, Co-Founder of Carbon Copy, to discuss ReFi's biggest wins & lessons over the past year, & the path ahead! 🌐🌳

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Crypto Altruists Episode 212 - Elliptic - From Myanmar to Ukraine: How Crypto Is Powering Humanitarian Relief in Conflict and Disaster Zones For episode 212, we welcome Arda Akartuna, Lead Crypto Threat Researcher at Elliptic, a blockchain intelligence firm that tracks and secures digital asset activity across 50+ blockchains. We explore t...

Where traditional aid routes often fail under pressure, blockchain has proven to be resilient 🛡️

We sat down with Arda Akartuna of Elliptic to explore how crypto enables life-saving aid in conflict & disaster zones from Myanmar to Ukraine ❤️💸

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Crypto Altruists Episode 211 - Moviepass & Mogul - How Web3 and AI are Revolutionizing the Film Industry - from Decentralized Film Finance to Onchain Ownership For episode 211, we welcome Stacy Spikes, CEO and Co-Founder of MoviePass and the driving force behind Mogul, a bold platform brining together blockchain and film to give fans real ownership and influ...

Decentralized film finance. Tokenized engagement. Onchain ownership. ⛓️✨

We sat down with Stacy Spikes of MoviePass to explore how blockchain & AI are revolutionizing the heavily centralized film industry 📽️🌐

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Welcome to the June Edition of the Crypto Altruists Newsletter! 👋 Hello, Crypto Altruists! There’s a lot happening in the world right now—from humanitarian crises to growing political tensions—and it can feel overwhelming. What gives us hope is seeing people acro...

This June issue of the @cryptoaltruists.bsky.social newsletter is packed with valuable resources and insights for utilizing web3 for positive impact! ⬇️💚 crypto-altruists.ghost.io/welcome-to-t...

You had me at the first sentence: funding clean energy + building a thriving community!! I'm off to listen to the latest @cryptoaltruists.bsky.social podcast right now! ☀️⬇️

Crypto Altruists Episode 210 - Truebit - Proof Over Promises: Solving the AI Black Box and Verifying Climate Impact with Blockchain For episode 210, we welcome Jason Teutsch, Chief Scientist & Founder of Truebit, a blockchain-based verification protocol making off-chain computation auditable and trustless. We explore the power of ...

Proof over promises...that's the Web3 way 🔍✅

We sat down with Jason Teutsch of Truebit to explore the verification game, and how blockchain & crypto attestations can unlock trust in AI, climate data, identity, and more! 🤖🌳

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Crypto Altruists Episode 209 – ReFi Hub – How Tokenized Real-World Assets & Crypto Infrastructure Are Bridging the Climate Finance Gap For episode 209, we welcome Christian Chegne, Co-Founder of ReFi Hub, a rapidly growing regenerative finance platform that lets anyone invest in real-world sustainability infrastructure. We explore ho...

How do you fund clean energy AND build a thriving Web3 community? 🔋🤝

We sat down with Christian Chegne, Co-Founder of ReFi Hub, to explore how tokenized climate assets and community-powered investing are reshaping climate finance 🌐💸🌱

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Episode 208 – growthepie – Scaling Ethereum: L2 Ecosystem Growth, Public Goods Funding, and the Path to Ethereum Alignment For episode 208, we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie, a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding. We explore what imp...

Layer-2 growth, Ethereum alignment, AI Agents...the ETH ecosystem is evolving rapidly!🌱🚀

We sat down with Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of growthepie, to break through the noise & unpack key trends shaping Ethereum that every builder needs to know✨🌐

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Crypto Altruists Episode 207 - Lido Impact Staking - Redefining Philanthropy: Funding Impact Through Ethereum Staking Rewards For episode 207, we welcome Jaydeep Korde, CEO and Co-Founder of Launchnodes, the team behind Lido Impact Staking, a groundbreaking initiative allowing users to donate a portion of their Ethereum stak...

Traditional funding models keep nonprofits trapped in endless grant and reporting cycles 🔁😫

We sat down with Jaydeep Korde of Lido Impact Staking & Launchnodes to explore how ETH Impact Staking offers a sustainable, reward-based alternative 💸🌱

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Crypto Altruists Episode 206 - Decentralizing Connectivity: Building a Better Internet Through DePIN & Crypto Incentives. For episode 206, we welcome Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Helium—a trailblazing Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project redefining how decentralized infrastructure looks at scal...

The future of connectivity is decentralized 📡🌐

We sat down with Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Helium, to discuss the rise of decentralized infra, crypto incentive mechanisms, and the future of people-powered infrastructure 🤝📶

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Crypto Altruists Episode 205 - Web3 Foundation - Governance, Education, and Innovation: Pioneering Decentralized Impact with Polkadot and Kusama For episode 205, we’re excited to welcome Bill Laboon, Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at Web3 Foundation—the team driving innovation on the Polkadot and Kusama blockchains. We discus...

From community currencies to global decentralized impact, today's episode has it all! 💸🌍

In ep. 205, we welcome BIll Laboon of Web3 Foundation to explore inspiring real-world impact use cases in the Polkadot & Kusama ecosystems 🌐🦜

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The future of humanitarian aid is powered by blockchain ⛓️💚

We sat down with Anna of Stellar, Kourtney of Coala Pay, & Christine of Glo Dollar to explore how Web3 brings greater transparency, efficiency, & resilience to humanitarian aid 💸🌱

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What if social reputation could unlock financial opportunity? 🤝💸

We sat down with Will & Jessica of Haraka to explore how blockchain can help scale community lending and redefine credit access for millions around the globe 🌐💰

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