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.
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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.
Crypto Altruists: Real-World Stories of Social & Environmental Impact with Web3
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 strikes.
In this episode, you'll learn
- Why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, and how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disaster response.
- How blockchain and Web3 technology are transforming the speed, transparency, and efficiency of aid delivery.
- The role of Mercy Corps Ventures' Anticipatory Action Accelerator in funding groundbreaking solutions to build climate resilient communities.
--Key Takeaways--
- Traditional humanitarian aid is reactive and inefficient – Most aid is deployed after disasters strike, leading to delays, high costs, and logistical challenges. A system designed around rapid response often fails to prevent suffering before it happens.
- Anticipatory Action + Web3 = Gamechanger – By using predictive analytics, data oracles, smart contracts, and decentralized funding, anticipatory action enables aid to be pre-positioned and deployed before disasters occur. Blockchain enhances efficiency, transparency, and trust in these life-saving interventions.
- The biggest barrier is mindset, not technology – Despite the clear benefits, anticipatory action struggles with adoption due to its complexity and the global tendency to prioritize reaction over prevention. Web3 can shift this dynamic by creating automated, transparent funding models that incentivize proactive aid.
--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-192-mercy-corps-ventures-how-web3-and-ai-are-transforming-humanitarian-aid-with-anticipatory-action
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While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruism.org.
