In episode 129, we’re excited to welcome Ben West, Grants Program Lead at Gitcoin, an incredible organization that has distributed over $50M to early-stage public goods builders championing projects across DeFi, climate, education, and more. We discuss quadratic funding, Web3 as a powerful tool for community coordination and advancing public goods, advice for first time grantees, and more.

Venturing into the uncharted territory of Web3 can be daunting, particularly when the intricacies of blockchain are vast and can be difficult to fully grasp. So, in this article, we share five pieces of advice learned from building in Web3, as well as through the stories heard interviewing over 140 pioneering Web3 Changemakers from all backgrounds.

In episode 128, we’re excited to welcome Liam Scully, Co-Founder of Maya Spirits, an organization synergizing blockchain technology, science, and art, to build a brighter future in Calakmul, Mexico. We discuss how they are leveraging Web3 tools to help preserve Mexico’s largest biosphere, the role of NFTs to empower social change, creating locally-driven circular economies, and more.

Recap of the most popular Crypto Altruism content from October 2023: decentralizing space exploration and education with Web3, chatting ReFi with DreamDAO, an introduction to Quadratic Funding and Gitcoin Grants, and how blockchain is being used to deliver high quality coding bootcamps in Africa!

In this infographic, we give a brief introduction to Gitcoin Grants, an innovative new granting program for early-stage public goods projects. We explain quadratic funding, why public goods builders should participate, how to get involved as a grantee or community member, and how to make the most of your Gitcoin experience!

In episode 127, we’re excited to welcome Jon Behar from The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit making smart giving simpler, and Seth Ariel Green from Glo Dollar, a stablecoin with a mission to end extreme poverty. We discuss how crypto can help fight extreme poverty, how blockchain can fuel smarter giving, some of the barriers preventing crypto from reaching its full potential, and more.

As we enter a new era of space exploration, blockchain is emerging as a disruptive force, fueled by the Decentralized Space movement that aims to democratize access to space. In this article, we highlight 15 visionary projects harnessing the power of Web3 for space exploration, discovery, and education. Prepare for liftoff as we dive into a future where blockchain meets the stars.

In episode 126, we’re excited to welcome Brian Magierski, Founder of Cerebrum DAO, an open, global community collectively sourcing, brainstorming, and funding solutions to advance brain health and prevent neurodegeneration. We discuss how Web3 tools can advance brain health research, using DAO architecture to coordinate communities, how the decentralized science movement can empower scientists, and more.

As Giving Season 2023 approaches, many nonprofits are putting the final touches on their fundraising blueprints, gearing up for this pivotal time. In mapping out these plans, the influence of technology - especially the groundbreaking rise of cryptocurrency - cannot be overlooked. In this article, we highlight 10 compelling reasons to embed crypto philanthropy into your Giving Season campaign.

For the fifth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of DirectEd Development Foundation, a not-for-profit delivering evidence-based, highly scalable, and cost-effective training in coding and entrepreneurship to high-potential students around the world, starting in Kenya and Ethiopia. Today we welcome to the podcast Simon Sällström, CEO at DirectEd Development.

In episode 125, we’re excited to welcome Douglas Gayeton, Chief Investigator at The Lexicon, a nonprofit that helps people pay closer attention to what they buy, how they live, and where their responsibility begins for creating a healthier and safer planet for all. We discuss their game changing Ecological Benefits Framework, the growing regenerative finance movement, and much more.

From reimagining philanthropy and donor engagement, to monitoring real-world impact, NFTs are proving to be more than just JPEGs - they're powerful tools capable of driving real world social impact. In this article, we explore five game-changing social impact use cases of NFTs that showcase their transformative potential in sectors far removed from art and collectibles.

In episode 124, we welcome Chadd Weston, Chief Design Officer at Calaxy, a social marketplace that is using blockchain to usher in a new era of Creator monetization and fan engagement. We discuss how Web3 can help build a fairer creator economy, restoring authenticity in the creator-fan relationship with on-chain provenance, combatting AI deepfakes with blockchain, building on Hedera, and more.

Quadratic Funding is democratizing public goods funding by amplifying the voice of the community in determining how matching funds are allocated. In doing so, it ensures that the community’s favorite projects get the funding they deserve. In this infographic, we give an overview of what Quadratic Funding is, why you should care, and some of its future use cases.

For the fourth episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to highlight the work of White Buffalo Land Trust a nonprofit with a mission to practice, promote, and develop systems of regenerative agriculture for local, regional, and global impact. Our special guest for today’s episode is Kyle Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Communications at White Buffalo Land Trust

Over the past two years, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing 138 pioneering leaders who are using Web3 technology to build a better world. While each conversation has been truly unique, there have been some common threads that have emerged throughout the interviews. In this article, we share 10 common themes about building in the Web3 ecosystem that we’ve learned from these inspiring leaders.