Episode 150 - Vechain - Blockchain for a better world

In episode 150, we’re excited to welcome Antonio Senatore, CTO of Vechain, a smart contract platform spearheading the real-world adoption of blockchain technology. They recently launched the VeBetterDAO, a platform that incentivizes sustainable actions through the B3TR token. We discuss how Web3 can equip movements with the tools for collective action, blockchain as the foundation for a more sustainable future, the recent launch of the VeBetterDAO, and much more.This episode is brought to you by KoinlyCheck out Koinly to make your crypto taxes easier: https://koinly.io/?via=EB5412D2&utm_source=affiliatePlease note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.--Three Key Takeaways--Centralization = power to institutions whereas decentralization = power to the people. One of the biggest unlocks of Web3 is how it can give individuals and communities the tools to enact change locally, incentivize positive action, and connect movements of change around the world.Blockchain can be viewed as a biosphere connecting multiple stakeholders in the sustainability space – everyone from supply chains, to education, to waste management – giving them a common architecture to integrate their efforts while increasing transparency and accountability across the sector.The social impact power of Web3 comes from its ability to drive collective action. Web3 is the missing link that gives the community the power to identity what causes are important and incentivize individuals all over the world to take positive steps towards supporting these causes.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-150-vechain-blockchain-for-a-better-world--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--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.