For episode 199, we put together a special starter pack to celebrate as we near episode 200! We highlight 10 use cases of blockchain to build a better world - from humanitarian aid & remittances, to regenerative finance & decentralized science. This episode serves as a great overview of the many ways crypto rails can serve as the building blocks for a new era of social and environmental impact.

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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 inclusion and impact. We discuss how blockchain can help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the future of real-world asset tokenization, decentralized AI, and more.

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For episode three of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. We discuss how their innovative funding mechanism aligns incentives for core contributors, the impact of decentralized funding models, and how Octant has been essential in supporting their mission.

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DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, leverage blockchain and decentralization to support the maintenance and implementation of physical networks. In this infographic, we break down some of the key benefits of DePIN in comparison to traditional networks, prominent use cases, and the projects leading the way in the DePIN revolution!

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Discover how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are transforming global infrastructure with blockchain technology. Learn about the benefits of decentralized networks, including transparency, efficiency, and collective ownership, and explore real-world projects like Helium, Arkreen, and Filecoin that are leading the charge in the DePIN movement.

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For episode 2 of the Impact on Optimism miniseries, we’re excited to welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of growthepie, a Layer 2 fundamentals and blockspace analytics platform on a mission to help scale Ethereum! We dive into the complex Ethereum L2 ecosystem, the exciting momentum around the Superchain, the Web3 public goods funding ecosystem, Optimism’s RetroPGF program, and much more.

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For episode 1 of the Impact on Optimism miniseries, we’re excited to welcome Shady El Damaty, Co-Founder of Holonym, a decentralized protocol providing solutions for identity verification, privacy-preserving verified claims, and user-owned identity. We discuss the role Web3 can play in building a safer digital world, why they chose the OP stack, Optimism’s RetroPGF program, and much more.

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Open-source software is the backbone of the modern digital economy. Despite this, the OSS ecosystem faces many challenges including a lack of funding and burnout amongst open-source developers. In this article, we discuss how Web3 is addressing the most pressing challenges faced by open-source developers, thereby promoting a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem for digital innovation.

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