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.

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.

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.

For the tenth and final episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we welcome Joe Agoada, Founder and CEO of Sostento, a charitable organizations with a mission to support those that serve on the frontlines of public health in order to save lives, and to increase equitable access to lifesaving healthcare services. They are also an early adopter in the Web3 philanthropy space.

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.

In episode 195, we welcome Benji Leibowitz, COO at Molecule & Co-Founder of pump.science. Benji is a leader in Decentralized Science (DeSci), a movement using blockchain & crypto tokenomics to democratize research, unlock new discoveries, and shift power away from big institutions. We explore how DeSci is revolutionizing research and funding, and how you can get involved in the future of science.

Collaborative finance (CoFi) is all about community, trust, and social agreements, showing great potential to bring a human touch back into the impersonal world of financial transactions. In this article, Tereza Bizkova explores how Collaborative Finance, powered by blockchain, stands as a promising avenue to forge more empowered, human-centric, and peer-to-peer interactions.

For the seventh episode of The Web3 Nonprofit, we’re excited to welcome Jon Behar of The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit on a mission to “make “smart giving simple” by curating a group of nonprofits that save or improve the most lives per dollar.” We dive into how they’re leveraging Web3 to advance this mission, and their upcoming Quadratic Funding round on Gitcoin’s Grant Stack!

From reimagining philanthropy and donor engagement, to monitoring real-world impact, NFTs are proving to be more than just JPEGs - they're powerful tools capable of driving real world social impact. In this article, we explore five game-changing social impact use cases of NFTs that showcase their transformative potential in sectors far removed from art and collectibles.

As climate change fuels a rise in natural disasters, humanity must rethink how we deliver aid—shifting from reactive crisis response to proactive anticipatory action that saves lives, reduces costs, and builds long-term resilience. Blockchain technology is a powerful tool for scaling anticipatory action by enabling transparent, rapid, and automated fund distribution via crypto rails.