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Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 41 - Empowering non-profits and social enterprises with blockchain-based tools
In this episode, we welcome Matt Rickard, Co-Founder & COO of Task, a Stellar-based blockchain platform that helps social enterprises scale more effectively and TheBlueMarble, an eco-friendly NFT marketplace in support of social and environmental causes. We discuss the benefits of blockchain for non-profits and social enterprises, using tokens to drive social impact, and much more.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 39 - AntidoteDAO - Decentralized funding of cancer research and charitable initiatives
In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Niko Katsuyoshi, Founder of AntidoteDAO, a Decentralized Autonomous organization dedicated to funding cancer research and charitable initiatives. We discuss how they are looking to bring greater transparency to medical research & grantmaking, how they are raising funds via crypto and NFTs for cancer research, and the long term vision for the DAO.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 37 - Donating cryptocurrency to Ukraine
In the past month, the web3 community has come together in support of Ukraine, and donated over $100M in crypto to the Ukrainian government and humanitarian organizations working in Ukraine. In this short episode, we highlight the various ways you can donate cryptocurrency in support of Ukraine, and some of the lessons learned about crypto giving over the past month.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 36 - Endaoment - Cryptocurrency and the future of charitable giving
In this episode, we welcome Dae Moyer from Endaoment, the first on-chain 501(c)(3) organization building decentralized financial infrastructure focused on social impact. To date, they have granted more than $20M USD in funds to non-profit organizations. We have a fascinating chat about decentralized charitable giving, the amazing potential of crypto philanthropy, and how they have been supporting Ukraine through their Ukrainian Sovereignty Fund.
The Giving Block and Shift4 Launch $10M “Caring with Crypto” donation matching campaign
To celebrate the acquisition of the Giving Block by Shift 4, it was announced that they have launched a new matching program to drive crypto donations. The CEO of Shift4, Jared Isaacman, will be matching $10M in crypto donations made to non-profit organizations via The Giving Block.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 34 - MyCryptoWish - Raising $1M with NFTs to fight Childhood Cancer
In this episode, we welcome Evan from MyCryptoWish for a fascinating conversation on crypto philanthropy. We discuss his dream to raise $1 million for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and how he hopes to use NFTs and crypto to accomplish this.
UPDATED INFOGRAPHIC: 8 ways to donate cryptocurrency to support Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, the world has watched on in despair. The international community has rallied together and there are many ways that those from far away can support those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine, including through cryptocurrency donations. Here are 8 ways you can donate cryptocurrency to support Ukraine.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 32 - A crash course in crypto philanthropy, ft. Joe Agoada from Sostento
In this episode, we are joined by Joe Agoada from Sostento, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps frontline public health workers save lives. Joe gives a crash course on running a successful crypto fundraising campaign, and some tips and tricks for those looking to engage in crypto philanthropy.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 31 - Blockchain and Universal Basic Income (UBI) - a match made in heaven?
In this episode, we discuss how blockchain can help build more efficient, transparent, cost-effective, and community-driven Universal/Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) programs.
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 ways to donate cryptocurrency to support Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, the world has watched on in despair. The international community has rallied together and there are many ways that those from far away can support those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine, including through cryptocurrency donations. Here are 5 ways you can donate cryptocurrency to support Ukraine.
Four ways you can donate cryptocurrency to support those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, the world has watched on in despair. At the same time, the international community has rallied together and there are many ways that those from far away can support those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine, including through cryptocurrency donations. Here are four ways that you can donate crypto to support those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 29 - Angel Protocol - DeFi philanthropy and charitable endowments
In this episode, we are joined today by Tim Stirrup from Angel Protocol, an organization empowering charities to take advantage of decentralized financial products to improve their fundraising and their impact. We discuss the future of philanthropy, and how DeFi is flipping the traditional philanthropic sector on its head.
INFOGRAPHIC: A Guide to Cryptocurrency Donations
Crypto philanthropy is bigger than ever, as more non-profits are accepting cryptocurrency and more individuals are donating to charitable organizations via cryptocurrency. In this infographic, we highlight some of the reasons you should donate crypto, and where to get started.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 25 - impactMarket - Crypto UBI and decentralized poverty alleviation
In this episode, we are joined by Marco Barbosa, Founder of impactMarket, a decentralized poverty alleviation protocol that enables vulnerable communities to implement poverty alleviation mechanisms, such as Unconditional Basic Income (UBI). We discuss how crypto and blockchain can enable greater financial inclusion, the synergy between crypto and UBI, and impactMarket’s unique decentralized approach to poverty alleviation.
Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 23 - Ten reasons your non profit should get on board with crypto fundraising in 2022
As non-profits review and layout their strategic fundraising plans for 2022, cryptocurrency fundraising should be a part of the equation. In this episode, we highlight ten reasons why non-profits should embrace the web3 community and begin accepting cryptocurrency donations in 2022.
Ten incredible facts about crypto philanthropy
2021 was an incredible year for crypto philanthropy, and despite cryptocurrency markets being down to start the new year, crypto giving has not slowed down. Every day more non-profits begin accepting cryptocurrency donations, more innovative web3 projects launch with a charitable giving component, and more donors decide to make a donation to a cause of their choice via cryptocurrency.
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.