In this blog post, we dive into the world of data sovereignty, discuss some of the challenges that currently exist around user data collection, and how web3 can help build a fairer, more open internet for everyone.

For Ep. 64, we have the pleasure of welcoming Xochitl Cazador, Head of Ecosystem Growth at the Celo Foundation. Celo is a proof-of-stake layer-1 protocol that, to date, has had over 150M transactions, and has an amazing ecosystem built around the vision of “Prosperity for All”. In this episode we chat about the Regenerative Finance, or ReFi movement, how blockchain can help alleviate poverty and build prosperity for all, and the future of web3 and the Celo ecosystem.

For Ep. 63, we have the privilege of welcoming back the team from 400 Drums, a movement dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists, elders, language speakers and tour operators to harness new online platforms, such as NFTs and web3, to monetize their skills while sharing their teachings and stories. We discuss how they are using NFTs to empower Indigenous communities, the amazing artistic process behind their 444 NFT series, their plans to build an Indigenous web3 ecosystem and more!

In Episode 62, we welcome Nadja Bester, Founder of AdLunam, a community-driven crypto investment and startup accelerator platform. We discuss the need to democratize early-stage crypto projects, how AdLunam is creating a more inclusive and accessible space for retail investors, how they reward users for engagement through their Proof of Attention mechanism, and advice for those looking to break into the world of web3.

In Ep. 61 we welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of CherubsDAO, an NFT funded and governed DAO that is using the power of web3 to advance brain health and longevity. We discuss the emerging DeSci movement, where CherubsDAO fits into it, and how web3 will revolutionize impact funding and empower a new generation of scientists.

For episode 60, we have the privilege of welcoming Lindsay Rosenthal from CG Pantheon, an NFT collection and curated community of thought leaders from web3, finance, and fintech. We discuss how they are using NFTs and web3 to help increase financial wisdom, how they are building a community hub for networking, and how they are using NFTs to support girls education around the world,

For Episode 59, we have the privilege of welcoming Joy Souligny and Melissa Loh, Co-Founders of, INVESTERA, a women-first investment platform focusing on ushering a new era of investing that is more values-driven and accessible. We discuss, the gender disparity in finance and the need for women-first investing communities in web3, values-based investing in web3, and how crypto can lead to a more equitable financial sector.

In Episode 58, we have the privilege of being joined by Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for OutRight International, and Sandie and Paola, who are joining on behalf of Hackatao. We discuss the recent partnership between Outright and Hackatao for the Pride with a Purpose Campaign, the role web3 and NFTs can play in advancing LGBTIQ rights, how we can build a more inclusive web3, and much more.

In response to the US Supreme Court’s horrific decision on Roe v. Wade, which struck down 50 years of legal precedent, the web3 community has responded by raising funds, organizing communities, and rallying in support of reproductive rights.

Rainforests play an essential role in maintaining the health of our planet. Unfortunately, the world’s rainforests are in crisis, and urgent action is needed to protect the world’s rainforests. Web3 technology can be a part of the solution, and in this post, we highlight 8 organizations and projects using web3 to support rainforest conservation and regeneration.

In Ep. 56, we’re excited to welcome Nour Chamoun, Co-Founder of Scopio, an NFT and photography marketplace that’s bridging the gap from web2 to web3. Scopio aims to break down the barriers that prevent equitable access to the creator economy, and to become the most diverse creator community on earth.

DAOs are the driving force behind #web3 social impact. In the coming years, DAOs will completely revolutionize the way that communities organize and enact movements of change. In this infographic, we highlight 5 ways that DAOs will disrupt social impact.

In Episode 55, we welcome Rebecca Binny, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for RayCo Media, a full-service communications agency with Web3.0 strategies & mixed reality solutions. We discuss the benefits non-profits can gain from engaging in web3, how they can capitalize on the utility of NFTs, how RayCo has partnered with a leading non-profit to use web3 tools to support survivors of domestic violence, and much more.

One of the more common criticisms of web3, or the metaverse, is that it will negatively impact the health of individuals by encouraging them to engage in sedentary lifestyles. However, web3 can also help encourage healthier lifestyles by incentivizing physical activity and healthy behaviors through gamification and play-to-earn models.

In Episode 54, we welcome Ediz Basol and Brett Memsic, Co-Founders of Etched NFT, a platform dedicated to harnessing the power and innovation of web3 to sustainably support charity in the metaverse. Etched has launched charitable NFTs in collaboration with athletes and non-profits, and to-date, have raised over $120,000 for various non-profits. We discuss the power of NFTs and web3 to bring philanthropy and social impact into the metaverse, and what the web3-social impact ecosystem might look like in the future.

As we enter Pride Month, we are reminded that the fight for LGBTIQ rights is just as important as ever. There are many changemakers who are bringing the fight to web3, and using blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs to advance LGBTIQ rights in and outside of the metaverse. In this blog post, we highlight ten of these projects and organizations.