Episode 128 - Maya Spirits - Leveraging blockchain and art to support sustainable development in Mexico’s largest biosphere

In episode 128, we’re excited to welcome Liam Scully, Co-Founder of Maya Spirits, an organization synergizing blockchain technology, science, and art, to build a brighter future in Calakmul, Mexico. We discuss how they are leveraging Web3 tools to help preserve Mexico’s largest biosphere, the role of NFTs to empower social change, creating locally-driven circular economies, their partnership with Artblocks, and more.--Three Key Takeaways--For projects looking to create impact in the Global South, it’s important for the projects to be locally-driven and supported by organizations that have been working on the ground for years, and have a strong understanding of local cultures and customs.In an NFT space that has been fueled by FOMO and dopamine rushes, it’s important to help shift the narrative and show the world that NFTs are more that just a ‘casino’ and can be a valuable way to build community and create engagement around important causes.For any Web3 project supporting traditionally underserved communities, it’s important to ensure that these communities are in the driver’s seat. Circular and regenerative economies aren’t truly so unless they are owned and led by the community.--Full shownotes available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-128-maya-spirits-leveraging-blockchain-and-art-to-support-sustainable-development-in-mexicos-largest-biosphere--Support us with a Crypto Contribution--ETH(ERC20) - cryptoaltruism.eth (0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A)Other tokens: cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--Buy us a coffee!--Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruism--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it’s important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.