Discover how blockchain technology can combat climate change by improving accountability, transparency, and climate finance. This infographic explores how Web3 enables local resilience, decentralized governance, and incentive systems that support carbon removal, sustainable land use, and open, community-led climate action.

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Quadratic Funding is a blockchain-based mechanism democratizing public goods funding by amplifying the voice of the community in determining how matching funds are allocated. In doing so, it ensures that the community’s favorite projects get the funding they deserve. In this infographic, we give an overview of what Quadratic Funding is, why you should care, and some of its future use cases.

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For episode 203 we welcome Evin McMullen, Co-Founder and CSO at Privado ID—a decentralized identity platform revolutionizing how we protect and verify our identities. We discuss why interoperable, blockchain-driven solutions are vital for safeguarding our digital identities, and why Privado’s Billions Network and Quadratic Accelerator are game changers for the responsible evolution of Web3 & AI.

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For episode 201, we’re excited to welcome Paul Burg of DeCleanup Network, EcoSynthesisX, and Regen Bazaar. From incentivizing cleanups through tokenization to collaborating with NGOs and fostering vibrant regen communities—Paul's work embodies the power of Web3 localism, demonstrating how decentralized tech can drive grassroots change, uniting local actions into a powerful global movement.

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For episode three of Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and Lana Dingwall of Glo Dollar. We explore how AutoPGF & onchain funding mechanisms can help climate organizations escape the endless grant cycle, lessons from building in Web3, and what the future could look like if climate finance scaled with the power of crypto and community.

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For episode two of our series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Ilan Wallentin of GiveDirectly and Garm Lucassen of Glo. GiveDirectly was the first cause supported by Glo’s AutoPGF model. We explore the benefits and impact of direct cash transfers, the bold vision behind Glo Dollar, and how automatic, decentralized funding mechanisms may be the future of humanitarian aid.

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For episode one of our new series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome LauNaMu, Founder of Metrics Garden, Contributor to the Optimism Ecosystem, and a true leader in the Web3 public goods funding space. We explore the concept of Automatic Public Goods Funding (AutoPGF), Optimism’s innovative approach to public goods funding, and emerging trends like Deep Funding and Pluralism.

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For today’s episode we share a recent live community discussion on the Trailblazers of Octant podcast series. We were joined by guests from Octant, Climate Coordination Network, Protocol Guild, Greenpill Dev Guild, CryptoConexión, and more. We reflect on key themes from the series, some of the most exciting aspects of Octant’s approach to Public Goods, and what’s next for Epoch 7 and Octant V2.

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In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures. We explore why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disaster response, and how blockchain, AI, crypto, and innovative funding models are transforming the speed, transparency, and efficiency of aid delivery.

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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. We dive into the vision, mechanics, and impact of Octant’s Epoch 7, how blockchain and decentralized funding can revolutionize climate finance, and what this means for the future of Web3-powered public goods.

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In episode 189 we welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-author of How to DAO, and legendary DAO builder with contributions to DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO. We explore his book, How to DAO, and his vision for how decentralization can reshape impact organizations. Whether you're a seasoned DAO contributor or a newcomer to Web3 and crypto, this conversation is packed with wisdom for you.

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In part 4 of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects. We dive into their mission, the tools they’re building to regenerate the world, thoughts on the future of public goods funding, and how Octant has helped them scale the movement.

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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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For episode two of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Thomas Gondwe of SummitShare. We explore the challenges of artifact repatriation, blockchain’s role in creating digital repositories to monitor and verify artifacts, and their Revenue Sharing Mesh to ensure benefits flow back to communities. We also explore Octant’s new Accelerator Program, and some of the takeaways from that experience.

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In episode 182, we’re excited to welcome Aliya, Vivek, and Andy of 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 applications for the next Kernel Block closing soon, we also highlight how you can join this community and embark on your own journey of growth and collaboration.

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Blockchain is revolutionizing human rights by empowering marginalized communities and equipping activists, dissidents, and journalists with innovative tools. From enhancing transparency to holding governments accountable and coordinating grassroots efforts, this technology is paving the way for a more just and equitable world. Discover how blockchain is driving impactful change in human rights.

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For episode one of our new mini-series, Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome James Kiernan and Benjamin Siegel of Octant. We explore Octant’s vision for building a self-sustaining Web3 public goods funding ecosystem, their innovative experiments in decentralized governance and engagement, and what makes Octant’s model so unique and impactful, along with some spicy takes and fun stories.

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In episode 179 we welcome Jennifer Senhaji, Head of Growth at Chronicle, to discuss the importance of Oracles in Web3’s future. We discuss how Chronicle is advancing the data infrastructure needed for decentralization, some of the social impact use cases oracles have supported, Chronicle’s partnership with MakerDAO securing $20B, and Jenn’s vision for the future of oracles in a decentralized world

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For the fifth and final episode of Impact on Optimism, we welcome LauNaMu of Metrics Garden, the one-stop hub for Impact Evaluation in Web3. We explore challenges of impact evaluation in Web3, how Metrics Garden uses Ethereum Attestation Service to make onchain impact visible, LauNaMu’s role as a Badgeholder in Optimism’s RetroPGF, and how Metrics Garden is helping badgeholders evaluate impact.

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In episode 178, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis, to dive into how Gnosis has evolved from its early days to where it is now. We’ll explore how Gnosis is building practical Web3 solutions, the challenges of making these tools accessible to all, Gnosis’ governance approach, and what the future holds for decentralized applications in real-world use cases.

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In episode 177, we’re excited to welcome Kennedy Ng’an’ga of Shamba Network, Benson Njuguna of Fortune Credit, and Wladimir Weinbender of DIVA Donate. We explore their collbarative pilot, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, that deployed blockchain-based anticipatory cash transfers to pastoralists in Kenya, using smart contracts triggered by environmental data brought onchain by an Oracle.

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