#blockchain for good

[tarh-and-social-impact]

Blockchain & Ethical Philanthropy: My Personal Dive into a Future of Impactful Giving

In the digital age, where innovation meets intention, the fusion of blockchain technology with the principles of ethical philanthropy has opened up a new frontier for those of us passionate about making a real difference. My exploration into this promising intersection was deeply inspired by a thought-provoking article I found on Socious, which delves into how blockchain and AI are teaming up to push the boundaries of ethical philanthropy and sustainable impact projects. This journey has not only broadened my horizons but also reinforced my commitment to harnessing technology for social good.

The Revolutionary Role of Blockchain in Philanthropy

At its core, blockchain technology is reshaping the philanthropic landscape. Its principles of decentralization, transparency, and security introduce a novel paradigm for giving, where every contribution is traceable, impactful, and reaches its intended destination without unnecessary intermediaries. This shift promises to restore trust in philanthropic efforts and streamline the path from donor to beneficiary.

Accelerating Sustainability: The Blockchain Advantage

Blockchain's potential to fast-track sustainability efforts is unparalleled. By enabling direct and efficient support for social impact projects across the globe, it dismantles traditional barriers, fostering a decentralized network of change-makers. This innovative approach not only enhances the effectiveness of individual contributions but also propels us towards our shared goal of a sustainable future more rapidly.

My Personal Commitment to Making a Difference

Driven by a deep-seated desire to contribute to a better world, my engagement with blockchain technology has opened new avenues for impactful giving. The journey towards sustainability is fraught with challenges, necessitating a blend of innovation, collaboration, and persistence. Blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a platform where our efforts are transparent, direct, and most importantly, meaningful.

Envisioning a Future Powered by "Blockchain for Good"

The notion of "blockchain for good" encapsulates a hopeful vision for the future, where technology is not just a tool for advancement but a catalyst for positive change. It imagines a world where the challenges of today—be it environmental degradation, social inequality, or beyond—are addressed through the ethical application of blockchain technology, leading to a more equitable and sustainable world.

A Reflection and Invitation to Action

As I reflect on my journey through the realms of blockchain and ethical philanthropy, my belief in the transformative power of technology to foster positive change has only grown stronger. The insights from the Socious blog have been invaluable, shaping my understanding and approach to supporting social impact projects. We stand at the brink of a technological revolution with the power to redefine philanthropy and sustainability.

I invite you to join me in this exploration, as we leverage the potential of blockchain to enact lasting change. Together, let's navigate this exciting path towards a future where our collective efforts in ethical philanthropy and sustainability create a ripple effect of positive impact across the globe.

#Social Impact projects #accelerate sustainability #contribute to sustainability #be more sustainable #blockchain for good

[liesa-glows]

Sandy cheeks💜😈🤭

#fashion #blockchain #crypto #bitcoin #beach #wears #bisexual #daddy's good girl #daddy’s babygirl #dating #bdsmlife #self care #self love

[zvaigzdelasas]

Also ppl aren't gonna like to hear this but afaict the only currently existing legal form that has requisite variety to deal with copyright attribution in the age of AI image generation - *besides "fanfiction's illegal now and the ATF has your IP fucko"* - likely involves blockchain (or some other immutable distributed ledger)

#reblogs....off! #before anyone asks no i dont personally support that #unless u think this is the complete unwinding of copyright as a whole 🤷‍♀️ good luck w thet #also blockchain doesnt necessarily mean crypto but one can imagine thats gonna be tied together w it #like for all the clowning ai is a concrete phase change in technological capacity #if we're materialists we recognize that the legal forms of property ownership adapt to that

[adamsvanrhijn]

i think oscar would be an idiot about crypto and crypto-related things tbh! like he'd hear there was magic internet money and he'd immediately buy 15 ugly ape nft's and bankrupt himself. john would come home to find him sobbing on the floor because his special $25k jpeg of a monkey dressed like vogue-era madonna is now only worth 37 cents.

oh no he is totally stupid about it but he has to have enough knowledge to be confident that he isn't. like i think oscar is clever enough and he certainly likes to think he knows better than others, but he doesn't know what he doesn't know — he does know what he DOES know and basically once he hits a certain knowledge threshold he thinks that he is up to date on the span of knowledge it is possible to have, so if he is less tech savvy than others in a way he could realize and be aware of, i think he would be more likely to steer clear of stuff like crypto because of his risk aversion

if you think about the maud situation, oscar goes into that whole thing under the impression that he is the more knowledgeable person with relevant experience, and he thinks he's making an informed decision based on his new and preexisting knowledge

i don't think he'd get caught up in something he doesn't think he knows much about — if he is not at all tech savvy i see him probably being closer to claiming that this is a dumb fad that is going to die out and then three years later one of his college frenemies makes millions from selling off bitcoin and he wants to show this guy and also he wants to be right about bitcoin so he goes all in and loses a bunch of money on a more traditional investment scheme that he thinks he knows more about. you know

#nfts are different though tbh he could get into nfts no problem #and he could invest dollars in bitcoin that do not involve the purchase of actual bitcoin and are more just #like. idk. blockchain startup #on which he could totally still lose a lot of money. #but for oscar van rhijn tangible goods guy to think actual bitcoin itself is a good use of his cash #i think he would need to have at minimum entry level knowledge of how it all works #oscar van rhijn tag

[aurosoulart]

finally close to finishing this project for London Fashion Week!!

I designed an avatar & virtual dress for Kadine Jones, CEO & founder of The Immersive Kind. my work will appear at a storefront at Oxford Circus & also be featured during a LFW Metaverse show 😁

#vr #virtual reality #tilt brush #open brush #obligatory statement that the crypto/nft jewelry was a client request and does not reflect my personal views on blockchain technology #ANYWAYS i just got done making 2 videos of this #i need to go grab some more pictures and gifs #and then figure out how to upload worlds into two different metaverse platforms #so that people can go visit them #BUT YEAH this is one of the things i've been busy with this month #i need to wrap up the til5 project as well but i don't think it's gonna get done before september #me getting sick really delayed a lot of my plans but oh well!!! #things are still happening and they're still good

[spaceshipsandpurpledrank]

Tietta, LaRussell - Blockchain (Remix) | Live From The Garage

#talkin #tik tok #rap #hip hop #music #good company #tietta #larussell #blockchain

[atozofsoftwareengineering]

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): A Revolution in the Digital World

Hey friends! 🌟 Check out this fascinating blog on the revolutionary world of #NFTs! Discover how they're transforming digital ownership and what the future holds for #Blockchain, #DigitalArt, #VirtualRealms, and more! 🚀 #TechRevolution #DigitalAssets

In recent years, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have taken the digital world by storm, redefining how we perceive ownership, art, and collectibles. These unique cryptographic tokens have transformed the way we interact with digital assets, offering exciting opportunities for creators, investors, and enthusiasts alike. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of NFTs, exploring their usage,…

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#Augmented Reality #Blockchain #Certifications #Collectibles #Copyright Management #Digital Art #digital identity #environmental impact #Fan Engagement #Fashion #Fractional Ownership #Gaming #Intellectual Property Rights #Interoperability #Luxury Goods #Mainstream Adoption #Metaverses #Music #NFTs #non-fungible tokens #Real-World Asset Tokenization #Royalties #Social Tokens #Sustainability #Tokenized World #Virtual Real Estate #virtual reality #Virtual Realms

[foreignobjecticus]

Still having severe issues focussing even tho I’m unemployed and nearly entirely free of responsibilities atm. Starting to think the mild inconveniences I lived through for past 5+ years might have had some sort of cumulative effect that can’t automatically be fixed overnight by life changes and do, in fact, need to slowly be worked through over the next 5+ years again and may shape the remainder of my life as I grow as a person.

Sounds fake.

#ugh the only replies I've gotten so far are from crypto/blockchain companies #and the role is SUPER FUCKING GOOD #but like... look. there's little I can do to improve the earth and destroy these companies #but not working for them is a huge step to avoiding that #also I worry they'll make me set up cryptomining on my desktop as part of the deal so fuck that right off i ain't got bandwidth to spare yo #hrmmm. hrrrmmmm. i don't like being unemployed hrmmmmmm #text tag #/rant

[aeternusfoundation]

Crypto Tokens: The New Shade of Lifestyle

#Crypto tokens are digital assets that use cryptography to secure their transactions and to control the creation of new units. Crypto tokens #Crypto tokens are created through a process called “tokenization.” In tokenization #a company converts some of its assets into digital tokens that can be traded on a blockchain. These tokens can represent anything from the #Crypto power up the Dapps #Crypto tokens are often used to power dapps. Dapps are applications that are built on top of a blockchain platform. These applications use #a company might issue tokens that represent shares of its stock. These tokens can be traded on a blockchain and can be used to purchase pro #What are the benefits of using crypto tokens? #Crypto tokens offer a number of benefits over traditional cryptocurrencies. They are easier to use and can be integrated into a variety of #crypto tokens offer a number of benefits to businesses #including faster transactions and lower costs. #Tokens improve your lifestyle #In the modern world #people are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve their lifestyles. One of the latest trends in the use of crypto tokens to #including: #Paying for goods and services: Crypto tokens can be used to pay for goods and services #both online and offline. This makes it easy to purchase items without having to use a traditional currency. #Reducing transaction costs: The use of crypto tokens can help to reduce transaction costs #as there are no fees associated with the use of tokens. This can save you money when you are making purchases online or in-store. #Earning rewards: Many crypto tokens offer rewards for their users. This can include discounts on products or services or bonus points that #Improving security: One of the main advantages of using crypto tokens is the increased security that they offer. Tokens are stored on block #which is a secure and tamper-proof system. This makes it difficult for criminals to steal your tokens or access your information. #Choose the right token for your lifestyle #So #how can you start using crypto tokens to improve your lifestyle? There are a number of options available #so it’s important to do your research and find the right token for you.

[iamwesselart]

Hot af in LA today. Wouldn’t mind chilling here for a bit. Sound of water, comfy couches, some good friends, good vibes…who’s down?

Playing in Midjourney. Love making some dreams thru it.

#Ai art #aiart #crypto art #cryptoart #nftart #nftartist #crypto #nfts #nft #lofi and chill #relaxing #blockchain #ai art community #ai art #ai assisted art #ai art generator #Good vibes #artificial intelligence

[dadfathers]

“Why would a conflicted government body populated by tech executives recommend "democratizing" access to the infrastructures at the heart of their concentrated power? Because this proposal wouldn't actually reduce that power. Indeed, if implemented, it would almost certainly entrench and expand large tech firms' power and reach. Big tech's domination over the infrastructure of AI research and development extends beyond providing "neutral platforms." These companies control the tooling, development environments, languages, and software that define the AI research process—they make the water in which AI research swims. Even if it were desirable (which, given AI's harms and flaws, must be open to question), there is no plausible scenario in which a national research infrastructure could be meaningfully constructed outside of the current tech-industry ecosystem.”

 “In addition to punishing dissent and denigrating research they find threatening, tech companies are working to co-opt and neutralize critique. They do this in part by funding and elevating their weakest critics, often institutions and coalitions that focus on so-called AI ethics, and frame issues of tech power and dominance as abstract governance questions that take the tech industry's current form as a given and AI's proliferation as inevitable.“

The Steep Cost of Capture by Meredith Whitaker

Also the article that brought me here on automation and data collection’s roles in family policing aka child welfare programs in the US Birthing Predictions of Premature Death by J. Khadijah Abdurahman 

#still hunting around for more articles to read on AI but truly AI as it stands is more of an evil than a good #and if you hate any of the current AI trends say AI art you are right it's hateful! #that AI is encroaching on more and more territory every day is just the mechanism by which tech industry is seeding the narrative that - #AI is the future same as with blockchain tech etc #and also learned that tech industry spends more on lobbying than big oil or big tabacco

[liesa-glows]

Hot but stupid 😁☺️☺️

#fashion #blockchain #hot as fuck #so hot 🔥🔥🔥 #self love #self care #dinner #daddy's good girl #daddy’s babygirl #love #dating

[cybereliasacademy]

DePIN Tackles the World’s Most Entrenched Industries

by DIMO8mApril 18th, 2024 Too Long; Didn’t Read Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs), such as DIMO, are addressing monopolistic practices in major industries by employing decentralized, open-source technologies. These initiatives empower local communities and promote innovation by breaking down traditional barriers held by industry giants, leading to more transparent and…

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#automotive #cars #cryptocurrency #depin #good-company #hackernoon-bn #hackernoon-de #hackernoon-es #hackernoon-fr #hackernoon-hi #hackernoon-ja #hackernoon-ko #hackernoon-pt #hackernoon-ru #hackernoon-tr #hackernoon-vi #hackernoon-zh #nfts #polygon-blockchain #web3

[ketchuppee]

During the 2008 recession, my aunt lost her job. Her, her partner, and my three cousins moved across the country to stay with us while they got back on their feet. My house turned from a family of four to a family of nine overnight, complete with three dogs and five cats between us.

It took a few years for them to get a place of their own, but after a few rentals and apartments, they now own a split level ranch in a town nearby. I’ve lost track of how many coworkers and friends have stayed with them when they were in a tight spot. A mother and son getting out of an abusive relationship, a divorcee trying to stay local for his kids while they work out a custody agreement, you name it. My aunt and uncle knew first hand what that kindness meant, and always find space for someone who needed it, the way my parents had for them.

That same aunt and uncle visited me in [redacted] city last year. They are prolific drinkers, so we spent most of the day bar hopping. As we wandered the city, any time we passed a homeless person, my uncle would pull out a fresh cigarette and ask them if they had a light. Regardless of if they had a lighter on hand or not, he offered them a few bucks in exchange, which he explained to me after was because he felt it would be easier for them to accept in exchange for a service, no matter how small.

I work for a company that produces a lot of fabric waste. Every few weeks, I bring two big black trash bags full of discarded material over to a woman who works down the hall. She distributes them to local churches, quilting clubs, and teachers who can use them for crafts. She’s currently in the process of working with our building to set up a recycling program for the smaller pieces of fabric that are harder to find use for.

One of my best friends gives monthly donations to four or five local organizations. She’s fortunate enough to have a tech job that gives her a good salary, and she knows that a recurring donation is more valuable to a non-profit because they can rely on that money month after month, and can plan ways to stretch that dollar for maximum impact. One of those organizations is a native plant trust, and once she’s out of her apartment complex and in a home with a yard, she has plans to convert it into a haven of local flora.

My partner works for a company that is working to help regulate crypto and hold the current bad actors in the space accountable for their actions. We unfortunately live in a time where technology develops far too fast for bureaucracy to keep up with, but just because people use a technology for ill gain doesn’t mean the technology itself is bad. The blockchain is something that she finds fascinating and powerful, and she is using her degree and her expertise to turn it into a tool for good.

I knew someone who always had a bag of treats in their purse, on the odd chance they came across a stray cat or dog, they had something to offer them.

I follow artists who post about every local election they know of, because they know their platform gives them more reach than the average person, and that they can leverage that platform to encourage people to vote in elections that get less attention, but in many ways have more impact on the direction our country is going to go.

All of this to say, there’s more than one way to do good in the world. Social media leads us to believe that the loudest, the most vocal, the most prolific poster is the most virtuous, but they are only a piece of the puzzle. (And if virtue for virtues sake is your end goal, you’ve already lost, but that’s a different post). Community is built of people leveraging their privileges to help those without them. We need people doing all of those things and more, because no individual can or should do all of it. You would be stretched too thin, your efforts valiant, but less effective in your ambition.

None of this is to encourage inaction. Identify your unique strengths, skills, and privileges, and put them to use. Determine what causes are important to you, and commit to doing what you can to help them. Collective action is how change is made, but don’t forget that we need diversity in actions taken.

#long post #some thoughts I’ve been having

[kesarijournal]

Deciphering Modi: The Saga of Triumphs and Tribulations in Indian Democracy

### In Praise of Narendra Modi: A Chronicle of Unprecedented GeniusIn an era where mediocrity often masquerades as competence, Narendra Modi stands as a beacon of unparalleled brilliance, guiding India towards a utopian future previously unseen by the lesser mortals of politics. With a wave of his magic wand, Modi has transformed the Indian economy, making the mythical Midas blush in the…

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#2024 #autocracy #blockbuster governance #blockchain #CAA #controversies #COVID-19 pandemic #deforestation #democracy vs. autocracy #demonetization #Digital India #digital transformation #dramatic irony #economic challenges #economic reforms #environmental degradation #environmental policy #Goods and Services Tax #governance failure #GST #Indian democracy #Indian economy #Indian politics #infrastructure development #internet accessibility #leadership style #Modi&039;s India #Modi&039;s legacy #Narendra Modi #NRC

[sweetobservationgentlemen]

Dm me

#good morning #bitcoin #books #blockchain #celebrity #celebs #crypto #cryptocurrency #funny memes #winter #hilarious #aesthetic