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
220 episodes
Episode 198 - Pesabase - Revolutionizing Remittances: Delivering $8.5M to Last Mile Communities with Stablecoins
For episode 198, we’re excited to welcome Eric Alsop, Chief Technology Officer at Pesabase—a blockchain-based remittance platform making it faster, cheaper, and more secure to send money to South Sudan, with over $8.5 milli...
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Episode 198
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AutoPGF Episode 2 - Can Stablecoins End Extreme Poverty? Inside Glo’s partnership with GiveDirectly
Welcome back for episode 2 of AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar—a special podcast mini-series from Crypto Altruists that explores the future of Automatic Public Goods Funding and the incredible organizations leverag...
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Episode 197 - Xcapit - Crypto for Global Impact - Blockchain, AI, & the Future of Sustainable Development
For episode 197, we’re excited to welcome José Ignacio Trajtenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Xcapit. Based in Argentina, José leads a powerhouse Web3 R&D firm using blockchain and AI to build digital infrastructure for inclusi...
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Episode 197
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AutoPGF Episode 1 - Funding the Future: Optimism, AutoPGF, & the Rise of Deep Funding
For today’s episode, we’re excited to kick off a brand-new series - AutoPGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar.Public goods funding has long been an unsolved challenge in both traditional and Web3 ecosystems. But Glo Dollar is pio...
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Episode 196 - Building for Everyone: How Web3 is Empowering Entrepreneurs & Redefining Digital Communities
For episode 196, we’re excited to welcome Debbie Soon, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer (prev.) at HUG, and author of Digital Mavericks. Debbie is a true pioneer, helping bridge Web2 and Web3, empower creatives, and make digital own...
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Episode 196
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BONUS Live Episode - Exploring the Octant Ecosystem - Community Discussion on the Future of Web3 Public Goods Funding
Today, we’re doing something a little different, and breaking from our regular production schedule to release a special live bonus episode. This episode is a recording of a live twitter space, where we wrapped up our
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Episode 195 - Molecule - Decentralizing Science - How Web3 and Crypto are Reshaping Scientific Discovery
In episode 195, we welcome Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule and Co-Founder of pump.science. Benji is at the forefront of Decentralized Science (aka DeSci), a movement using blockchain to democratize research funding, unlock...
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Episode 195
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Episode 194 - ZkCloud - Decentralizing the Cloud: Blockchain and Zero Knowledge Proofs for a Fair Internet
In episode 194, we’re excited to welcome Norbert Vadas, Head of Product at ZkCloud, a leading platform building the first truly decentralized cloud for Zero-Knowledge proving. Before diving into blockchain, Norbert s...
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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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Episode 191
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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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Episode 190
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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 189
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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 188
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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 187
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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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Episode 185
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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 184
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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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Episode 183
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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 182
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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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