Behold the inaugural gem in my collection of digital wonders – a masterpiece courtesy of the legendary
@CycloTurtles
! These digital Michelangelos have captured my heart, and I'm itching to embark on a pilgrimage to their coral-building Shangri-La factory <3
Amazing work
🚀 Launching a thread on "Blockchain Technology in Philanthropy: An Inquiry into Transparent and Accountable Giving." Discover how blockchain is reshaping charity work, what is the adoption rate, and what we can expect to see in the next few years!
#TransparentCharity
My wife just dove into the NFT pool with a splash, scoring a
@CycloTurtles
for her maiden voyage! 🐢🌊 Now, we're not just partners in life but in rhyme with our digital critters. Here's to our first step in becoming the ultimate NFT power couple - shell yeah! 🎉🌺
**Help Guru Recover from Theft at ETHCC**
Hi Regen friends,
I am reaching out today to share an unfortunate incident that happened to our dear friend Guru. On the first day of the Ethereum Community Conference (
#Ethcc2024
), Guru's backpack was stolen right in front of the
Hot take: Quadratic Funding isn't just a flawed popularity contest; it's detrimental because it devolves into a self-congratulatory circlejerk.
#UnpopularOpinion
🚨 Hey frens,
@AnuInitiative
is here to change the charity game with transparency and with a real-world use case for NFTs.
No monkey pictures, no credits, no malarkey.
Check out the deets and donate if you're feeling generous:
I made a simple tool to rank how regenerative
#ReFi
projects are.
Encouraging the wider
#ReFi
community to post self-reports of their projects or other projects, and provide feedback for the tool.
Had an amazing time with legends
@LiannaAdams
and
@JimiCohen
at the Renaissance Festival last week. Good vibes all around! 🎉✨ Looking forward to the next Regen Village and Festival <3
#LetsGROW
I just tossed some digital seeds into the CSR on
@gitcoin
's
@grantsstack
!
My top pick was
@CoralC94496
because they've got the scalable impact of a coral reef and the energy of a swarm of bees buzzing with positive change!
In no particular order (because Mother Nature loves a
"Most non-profits operate on tight budgets and depend heavily on volunteers. They don’t have large IT departments and rarely have “innovation budgets” to tap into.
#Blockchain
adoption by non-profits is a good test of product simplicity and reliability."
@pbrody
Preliminary results for the survey I sent to charitable organisations - quite interesting to see how much more blockchain integration is required in the charitable space
Survey closing on the 19th of April - participate here:
A Carrington Event 2.0 could spell disaster for the "Messiahs" of our era: blockchain and AI. Our reliance on these fragile technologies underscores how vulnerable our assets and values are. It's a stark reminder that the forces of nature can upend even our most cherished
Excited to see this
@CoinDesk
article by
@pbrody
(Global Blockchain Leader at
@EYnews
) - a review of the academic study that I've finished in April on Blockchain Technology in Philanthropy - An Inquiry into Transparent and Accountable Giving.
@LetsGROWdao
@JimiCohen
@WasabiNetwork
I'm not in this GG20 round, but I'll come present the Blockchain in Philanthropy final report in the next few days if there are still some slots
🎉 Thank you, everyone! We've raised circa $500 out of $2,500 to help Guru recover from the theft
@EthCC
.
Your support means the world! 🙏 We're still a bit short of our goal. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps.
Let's get Guru back on his feet! 💪 Donate here:
**Help Guru Recover from Theft at ETHCC**
Hi Regen friends,
I am reaching out today to share an unfortunate incident that happened to our dear friend Guru. On the first day of the Ethereum Community Conference (
#Ethcc2024
), Guru's backpack was stolen right in front of the
Extractivism has made its way into the
#ReFi
space and, alarmingly, appears to be gaining broad acceptance.
This trend threatens to dilute the very purpose of ReFi, which is to foster true regeneration rather than merely exploit resources under the guise of sustainability. It's
Do you want to see Proof of Impact done right?
Tune in to see the biggest haul of plastic extraction from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch - done by
@TheOceanCleanup
Live, in 4 hours from NOW.
Say goodbye to fraud and corruption in the charity world, and hello to trust and impact!
Blockchain is set to revolutionize philanthropy! With transparent, secure, and efficient transactions, soon enough - donors will be able to track their contributions in real-time all the way
I would love to go to
@EthCC
- can anyone hook me up with a Speaker ticket?
Unfortunately,
@EYnews
tickets are all assigned.
I'd love to talk about my research on Blockchain X Philanthropy (Adoption Rate / Adopters / Non-Adopters) and to connect with the wider
#DeFi
and
#ReFi
@LetsGROWdao
With only about 14% of charities embracing blockchain, it's evident we're still in the Early Market, nearing the critical CHASM. Once crossed, blockchain will soar into the TAKE OFF phase on the innovation S curve towards Maturity. 🚀
The study shows that only 14% of charities have implemented blockchain technologies in the last three years, while another 10% plan to do so within the next three.
Surprisingly, 72% have never considered using blockchain, and 4% are actively against adopting this technology.
I just donated to dApps & Apps on
@gitcoin
's
@grantsstack
. Join me in making a difference by donating today, and check out the projects I supported on my Donation History page!
🤝 Boosting donor engagement: 46% of charities using blockchain noticed an increase in donation frequency / amount due to improved transparency.
Trust leads to generosity!
#TransparentCharity
Moreover, approximately 39% report enhanced donor engagement, as blockchain allows
💻 Blockchain Systems or Platforms Used:
@TheGivingBlock
: A popular platform that enables donations in cryptocurrencies, although it has higher transaction fees for the exposure it offers.
@endaomentdotorg
: A blockchain-based platform providing tax-deductible cryptocurrency
@TrinityMorphy
@TrinityMorphy
While projects do get funding, the core issue with Quadratic Funding (QF) lies in its structure. The popularity-driven mechanism often benefits projects with larger existing networks rather than those with the most innovative or impactful ideas. This can lead to a
What's more terrible is that European countries are culling their dairy cows, and then import beef meat and other products from Brazil, effectively incentivising the destruction of the rain forest.
Your thoughts?
A new sneak peak from the research I am currently conducting. Recently shared a finding showing that charitable organisations never even considered implementing blockchain.
It's not a surprise to see that out of all charities out there that didn't consider implementing
@owocki
@AnuInitiative
aims to revolutionize charitable giving by combining transparency, accountability, and blockchain technology and fix issues like lack of transparency and trust, middlemen and overhead cost, potential for fraud, limited or no connection between donor and impact
Love how Web3 champions 'invisible transparency' 🙃 Now I can’t see any of my data being misused. Perfect blend of clarity and opacity — just like a glass brick wall! It's like having a see-through blindfold – you can totally see everything they want you to see. Revolutionary!
🌟 Attention Charitable Organisations! 🌟
I'm seeking your valuable input for my MBA research survey, part of my thesis "Charity Version 2.0: Exploring the Benefits of Blockchain Technology for Transparent and Accountable Giving".
This short 3-minute
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." - Philip K. Dick.
A powerful reminder from his essay *"How to Build a Universe That Doesn't Fall Apart Two Days Later"* on the enduring nature of reality, regardless of our beliefs.
💔 After the theft at EthCC, our community has shown incredible support for Guru, raising EUR 420 (fiat) and USD 170 (crypto) so far. 🙏
Still time to help — campaign ends July 31! 💪
👉 GoFundMe Link: Posted as a single message below.
👉 Crypto Wallet: Posted as a single
**Help Guru Recover from Theft at ETHCC**
Hi Regen friends,
I am reaching out today to share an unfortunate incident that happened to our dear friend Guru. On the first day of the Ethereum Community Conference (
#Ethcc2024
), Guru's backpack was stolen right in front of the
#ReFi
(Regenerative Finance) aims to create sustainable, inclusive financial systems by leveraging blockchain technology.
However, it's currently facing challenges with corruption, including extractive practices, mismanagement of funds and lack of transparency in some projects
Note to self and other founders -
When presenting your product:
1. Focus on the problem and the solution.
2. Avoid talking about features of the product (except if asked).
🌿Excited to share that
@AnuInitiative
is part of the
@Gitcoin
's GG21 Real World Builders round by
@Celo
!🌿
🌍✨ Your small donations make a big impact, leveraging Web3 for real ecological change. 🌍✨
🌱 Join us in creating a sustainable future!🌱
Meet Daniel, a character created by
@JamesMageeCCC
/
@CCountingClub
for his new story/game lore.
"Daniel the Honey Badger, a solitary yet brilliant engineer known for his unparalleled expertise and innovative mind. Clad in a rugged, orange utility suit adorned with an array of