E013 - Part 2 - Jon Ruth On Crypto & UBI In A Post USAID ...

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In this episode, Join Jarrett Carpenter and John Ruth as they explore how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are transforming the future of global aid and nonprofit funding. With the seeming death of traditional support systems like USAID, they discuss innovative solutions such as peer-to-peer donations, impact certificates, and the use of digital assets like Bitcoin to establish strategic reserves.The conversation dives into:- The inefficiencies of traditional aid systems and how blockchain ensures transparency.- The potential of AI-driven strategies to revolutionize nonprofit funding.- How Universal Basic Income (UBI) could address job displacement from technological advancements.-The role of WorldCoin and its implications for equitable UBI models.Discover how crypto and AI are shaping the future of global impact and creating fairer, more efficient systems in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:26 - Life After USAID - How Could Crypto, Bitcoin and Blockchain Fill The Void?14:53 - The Future Of International Charity & Doing Good Is Crypto Driven25:00 - Nonprofits & Bitcoin Reserves33:20 - Nonprofits & INGOs Can Save Billions Using Crypto For Global Payments36:12 - Momas Collective - Non-Doxxed Web3 Funding41:45 - Be The First 501c3 With A Bitcoin Reserve42:45 - The Future Of Wealth Is In Crypto, So Will The Donations45:00 - How Does The Macro Positivity From TradFi & Government Impact Web3 Doing Good?49:00 - AI Agents Doing Good In The World58:47 - UBI, How Will It Work? How Will It Impact People?A little more about Jon:He has over 15 years of experience developing, managing, and constructing over 400MW of C&I and utility-scale solar projects. He has also been on the nonprofit United Solar Initiative board for six years. Since 2016, Jon has been involved in cryptocurrency, including mining various cryptocurrencies.For 20+ years, Jon has studied climate change and has a passion for building sustainable solutions to one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Jon is building his legacy by making the maximum impact possible in the fight against climate change.Crypto Is Enhancing Solar Projects & Savings Circles In The Global South With Jon Ruth, Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk46i1OuhYgJon's First Appearance - Episode 101 - https://youtu.be/tI0XIBDkrhkThe Solar Foundation website - ⁠https://www.solarfoundation.xyz/⁠The Solar Foundation X Account - ⁠https://twitter.com/Solar_FND⁠The Solar Foundation LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/solar-foundation/⁠Climate Coordination Network Website - https://climatecoordination.org/Jon's X Account - ⁠https://twitter.com/jhruth⁠Jon's LinkedIn Account - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonruth/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today via guest interviewsAll of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-pod/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpodTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

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