Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 118 - Honey Badges - Funding grassroots changemakers with decentralized grantmaking
In episode 118, we’re excited to welcome G.D. Anderson, Founder of Honey Badges, an NFT community dedicated to funding changemakers. We discuss how Web3 will transform donor engagement, DAOs and the power of decentralized grant making, stories of impact from the grassroots changemakers they’ve supported, inclusion in Web3, and more.
Three Key Takeaways
Traditional grantmaking is highly centralized, benefits larger charitable organizations, and is not accessible to grassroots changemakers. Web3 can help address this by decentralizing the grantmaking process and putting decision making power in the hands of the community.
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are a great tool to transform donor engagement and organize the community around causes. The traditional donor-charity relationship is transactional and uninspired, and Web3 tools like DAOs can give the average donor more of an opportunity to participate in the cause and see the impact of their donation.
When it comes to building a more inclusive Web3, onboarding is essential. This includes creating onboarding experiences and tools geared towards individuals and communities who are traditionally excluded or underserved.
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Episode Time Stamps
02:35 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?
04:55 - Your website has the tag line – “NFTs that fund Change-Makers”. Do you mind giving listeners a high-level overview of Honey Badges and your mission?
08:40 - Tell me more about the art behind the project. Why did you choose the Honey Badger?
11:40 - I understand that Honey Badges has a social impact DAO that is funded by NFT secondary sales, with the purpose of providing grants to changemakers. Tell me more about this.
14:45 - I understand that, to date, you have already funded some incredible changemakers and projects. Do you have any stories of impact you’d like to share?
20:35 - On your website, you mention how “Decentralized philanthropy is the future. A democratic, direct and transparent process of redistributing wealth with no middle men, minimal transfer fees and no exchange rates.” What makes decentralized philanthropy such a powerful force for good?
23:10 - I understand that inclusion is a core focus of Honey Badges. What can the average listener do to help build a more inclusive Web3?
26:20 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about Honey Badges and get in touch?
27:40 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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