Crypto Altruists: Real-World Stories of Social & Environmental Impact with Web3
Looking to explore how blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies like AI are changing the world for the better? Welcome to Crypto Altruists (formerly Crypto Altruism), the podcast where we highlight real-world stories of social and environmental impact powered by cryptocurrency and Web3 innovation.
Each episode features inspiring interviews with Web3 builders, changemakers, and impact leaders using decentralized technologies to tackle global challenges like climate change, financial inclusion, scientific progress, and much more. Discover actionable advice, proven strategies, and lessons learned to help you thrive as a Web3 impact builder.
Whether you're a Web3 entrepreneur, DAO contributor, nonprofit leader, crypto enthusiast, or anyone passionate about the intersection of tech and purpose, this podcast is your guide to leveraging Web3 for positive change.
Subscribe now and join us on a journey to uncover how Web3 is creating a brighter future for people and the planet.
Key Topics: Regenerative Finance (ReFi), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Science (DeSci), Crypto Philanthropy, Impact DAOs, NFTs for good.
*Formerly known as The Crypto Altruism Podcast.
Episodes
212 episodes
Episode 193 - Vechain - From Greenwashing to Proof: Tokenizing ESG and Real-World Impact with Blockchain
In episode 193, we’re excited to welcome Sunny Lu, Founder of Vechain, a pioneering blockchain ecosystem that has been demonstrating the power of crypto to drive sustainability efforts since 2015.In this episode, you will learn:
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Episode 193
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Episode 192 - Mercy Corps Ventures - How Web3 & AI are Transforming Humanitarian Aid with Anticipatory Action
In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures, to explore how blockchain, AI, and innovative funding models are helping to get aid to the right people—before disaster ...
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Episode 192
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Episode 191 - Purpose For Profit - Tokenized Lending, Real-World Assets, and Onchain Impact Investing for Affordable Housing
In episode 191, we’re excited to welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. With a bold vision for reimagining impact investing, powered...
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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 5 - Octant & CCN - Accelerating Climate Action with Web3 Funding and Coordination
For the fifth and final episode of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and James Kiernan of Octant, to explore the vision, mechanics, and impact of ...
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Episode 190 - Web3 Founders’ Playbook: Expert Advice from Top Crypto Innovators
In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past guests from across diverse industries including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers on what it really takes to build in Web3.We explore:
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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 4 - Greenpill Dev Guild - Scaling the Regen Movement with Web3 Coordination Tools
For episode four of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from the Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative proj...
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Episode 189 - How to DAO: Practical Strategies for Building High Impact Web3 Communities
In episode 189, we’re excited to welcome welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, legendary DAO builder and co-author of How to DAO. With a track record that includes contributions to groundbreaking DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDA...
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Episode 188 - Blockchain Founders Fund - Building in Web3: Lessons from Supporting 180 Crypto Startups
In episode 188, we’re excited to welcome Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting high-growth crypto startups worldwide, an...
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Episode 187 - Earthstream - Giving Nature a Voice with Bioacoustics, Blockchain, & Artificial Intelligence
In episode 187, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker, Co-Founder of Earthstream, an innovative startup that uses bioacoustics and sensor systems, powered by AI and blockchain, to "Listen to the Earth." Dr. Viroshan's jour...
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Episode 186 - 2024 Year in Review - Top Trends of 2024 & Bold Predictions for 2025 - Crypto & AI, DeSci, Stablecoins, and more!
In episode 186, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar of Web3ForGood for a special 2024 year in review episode! We dive into the biggest trends of 2024, including breakthroughs in DeSci, experimen...
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Episode 185 - Masa Network - Crypto-Powered AI Agents and Fair AI through Decentralization
For episode 185, we’re excited to welcome Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa, a decentralized AI network where individuals can earn by contributing their data. Calanthia is a visionary leader with a rich history in fintech, having ...
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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 3 - Protocol Guild - Powering Ethereum’s Future with Decentralized Funding
For episode three of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers.In this episode,...
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Episode 184 - Good Empire - Gamifying Impact with Crypto and Web3 to Achieve the 17 Global Goals
Today we welcome André Eikmeier, Founder & CEO of Good Empire, a global platform reshaping how we engage with social and environmental impact. With a background as a successful entrepreneur, having previously built a $100M bus...
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Episode 183 - Cronos Labs - Overcoming Web3 Complexity While Building for the Next Billion Users
In episode 183, we’re excited to welcome Ken Timsit, Head of Cronos Labs, the $100M Web3 startup accelerator and ecosystem development arm of the Cronos blockchain.We discuss:How to navigate the complexities of ...
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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 2 - SummitShare - Empowering Communities to Reclaim their Heritage with Blockchain
For episode two of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Thomas Gondwe, Founder of SummitShare. We explore the historical and ongoing challenges of artifact repatriation, how blockchain plays a critical role in creati...
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Episode 182 - Kernel - Empowering Web3 Builders with a Peer-to-Peer Learning Community
In episode 182, we’re excited to welcome Aliya, Vivek, and Andy from Kernel. We discuss Kernel’s origin story, its guiding principles, and its unique approach to education in Web3 that has inspired some of Web3’s biggest projects. With applicat...
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Episode 181 - Raiinmaker - How Blockchain is Shaping the Next Generation of Ethical AI Innovation
In episode 181, we’re excited to welcome J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. We explore the intersection of Web3, AI, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and how Raiinmaker is unlocking new ways for individuals...
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Episode 181
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Episode 180 - The Soci3ty – Leveraging blockchain to build a Virtual Nation of Collaboration and Impact
In episode 180, we’re excited to welcome Simon (aka polymath) from The Soci3ty to explore how they’re using Web3 to build a digital nation that creates value for all its members, and the world. We dive into their unique 7-step approach for part...
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Episode 180
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Trailblazers of Octant Episode 1 - Building a Sustainable Web3 Public Goods Funding Ecosystem with Octant
How is Octant revolutionizing Web3 public goods funding through decentralization, community governance, and innovative funding mechanisms? 🤔For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new mini-series called Trailblazers of Oc...
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Episode 179 - Chronicle - How Oracles Are Paving the Way to a Truly Decentralized World
In episode 179, we’re excited to welcome Jennifer Senhaji, Head of Growth at Chronicle, to discuss the importance of Oracles in Web3’s future. We discussed the challenges facing oracles today, how Chronicle is advancing the data infrastructure ...
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Episode 179
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Impact on Optimism Episode 5 - Optimizing Impact Evaluation of Web3 Public Goods, ft. LauNaMu of Metrics Garden
How can we leverage crypto rails to develop reliable onchain impact evaluation mechanisms? 🤔For the fifth and final episode of the Impact on Optimism series, we’re excited to welcome LauNaMu of Metrics Garden, a pr...
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Episode 178 - Gnosis 3.0 - Building Inclusive Crypto Solutions for Real-World Financial Use Cases
In episode 178, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay, to dive into how Gnosis has evolved from its early days to where it is now. We’ll explore how Gnosis is building practical Web3 solutions, the c...
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Episode 177 - Blockchain-Powered Anticipatory Cash Transfers for Climate Shocks, ft. Shamba Network, Fortune Credit, and DIVA Donate
In episode 177, we welcome Kennedy Ng’an’ga of Shamba Network, Benson Njuguna of Fortune Credit, and Wladimir Weinbender of DIVA Donate. We explore their collbarative pilot, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, that deployed blockchain-bas...
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Episode 176 - Rarimo - ZK Social Graphs for a More Open and Free World
In episode 176, we’re excited to welcome Kitty Horlick, Director of RariLabs, the organization dedicated to advancing the privacy first, ZK social protocol Rarimo. We discuss how zero-knowledge proofs can enhance privacy and protect data, explo...
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Episode 176
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Episode 175 - Open Forest Protocol - Redefining the Value of Nature with Verifiable Onchain Environmental Assets
In episode 175, we’re excited to welcome Michael Kelly, Chief Product Officer at Open Forest Protocol, an organization on a mission to create the highest integrity and most verifiable nature-based carbon credits, at scale. We discuss the Affore...
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