For episode 240 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we welcome Matthew Keller of Algorand Foundation, and Nigel Pont of HesabPay and Algorand. We discuss the humanitarian aid crisis, HesabPay's work in Afghanistan, blockchain-based health passports and credit scoring for women in India, their Blockchain Academy in partnership with the UNDP, and more.

From UNICEF’s CryptoFund to WFP’s Building Blocks, explore five ways the United Nations is embracing cryptocurrency and blockchain to deliver aid faster, more transparently, and at scale.

For episode 250 of Crypto Altruists, we go deep on five frontlines where crypto is being built as humanitarian infrastructure; delivering aid to refugees faster and cheaper, releasing emergency funds before disasters hit through anticipatory action, keeping economies afloat under authoritarian regimes, and quietly rewiring how generosity moves around the world.

Join Drew and Nico from Octant for a live demo of Octant V2. We cover how to stake GLM, allocate rewards, and fund public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem. We also dig into their new feature enabling direct ETH contributions and unpack what Proper Quadratic Funding is.

For episode 248 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we welcome Solène Daviaud, founder of Dev3pack. We explore the upcoming Global Hackathon, how 50+ local hubs are cultivating talent and impact around the world, practical advice for new builders, and how Dev3pack is empowering women and students to build in Web3 and AI.

For episode 249 of Crypto Altruists, we welcome Alinagwe Mwaselela of JUKUMU TZ and Coleen Chase of The Solar Foundation to explore their solar savings circle partnership in Tanzania. We discuss the ancient roots of savings circles, stories of impact from nearly 300 groups, and what Web3 can learn from these traditions of mutual aid.

Web3 presents unique opportunities for nonprofit’s looking to scale their impact. However, many nonprofits are still hesitant to engage in Web3 for a number of reasons including a limited understanding of the space, negative perceptions of Web3 fueled by bad actors, and not knowing where to start. So, in this article, we outline some of the steps you can take to begin engaging with Web3!

For episode 206, we welcome Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Helium—a trailblazing Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project redefining how decentralized infrastructure looks at scale. We discuss how they grew from grassroots origins to industry giant, why blockchain-based incentives are key to scaling wireless infrastructure, and how DePIN is build a more inclusive internet.

For episode 247 of Crypto Altruists, we share a special documentary-style episode featuring Tetiana of Alliance for Public Health and Ivan, a Ukrainian veteran who tragically lost his sight in the war. We explore the Touchpoint rehabilitation program, Ivan's powerful story, and how Web3 can build new pathways for sustained support.

Explore how Decentralized Science (DeSci) is reshaping research funding, publishing, and IP ownership using Web3 tools. From science DAOs and IP-NFTs to community-governed grants and incentivized peer review, this guide maps the projects, mechanisms, and challenges driving a new era of open, community-driven scientific discovery.