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In episode 134, we're excited to welcome Michelle Baldwin and Rowan Yeoman of SuperBenefit DAO, a movement dedicated to developing the social and financial flywheels that enable the invention and acceleration of a better world. They research and incubate initiatives that harness Web3 in pursuit of systems transformation. We discuss how blockchain enables systems transformation, how Web3 tools can empower traditional NGOs, DAOs as a powerful tool for social change, some of the projects they've helped incubate, and much more.

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Three Key Takeaways

• As the world faces pressing environmental and economic challenges, urgent change is needed to secure a better future. However, we lack the coordination tools to enact this change, especially considering the overlap and intersections between complex systems. Web3 introduces new incentivization mechanisms and coordination tools to help address this gap.
• The cement is still drying in Web3, providing a unique opportunity to implement positive values and practices directly into the foundation of the technology and culture. This has resulted in an ecosystem that embraces innovation and experimentation, and is primed to disrupt almost every traditional system.
• When developing DAO infrastructure, a common approach to take is "progressive decentralization", which involves, starting with a centralized organization built by a smaller group, and then shifting to decentralization as the project scales. As an alternative, it can be valuable for new DAOs to smart small by experimenting with decentralization models & tools, and scaling those as the DAO grows. At the same time, it's okay to implement mixed models that incorporate both approaches.

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Follow Michelle, Rowan, & SuperBenefit DAO

Michelle - Twitter

Rowan - Twitter

SuperBenefit DAO - Twitter

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Episode Time Stamps

02:45 - What was your "Ah hah" moment that got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3 in the beginning?

09:20 - Can you please give listeners a high-level overview of SuperBenefit DAO's mission?

14:45 - On your website, it mentions how "SuperBenefit's work includes researching and incubating initiatives that harness the emerging technologies and practice of web3 (DAOs, NFTs, DeFi) in pursuit of systems transformation." What do you mean by systems transformation, and what are some examples of how web3 can enable systems transformation?

20:25 - What are some examples of projects you've supported?

29:40 - I would love to learn more about SuperBenefit's Governance and the $SPRB governance token.

35:15 - I believe that governance is one of the key areas where Web3 can disrupt traditional institutions, including NGOs and charities. What are your thoughts on this?

45:35 - What's the best way for listeners to learn more about SuperBenefit DAO and get involved in the movement?

47:50 - 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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