Episode 19 - Using blockchain and cryptocurrency to support and empower refugees and displaced populations

In this episode, we are going to dive a bit deeper into the role that blockchain and cryptocurrency can play in supporting and empowering refugees.  The refugee crisis is extremely complex, and blockchain and cryptocurrency will not magically swoop in and solve the problem. However, blockchain and cryptocurrency can help deliver innovation solutions to help refugees and vulnerable populations gain access to financial instruments, efficient and reliable aid, and digital identification.Episode Time Stamps:02:48 - Enabling access to essential financial instruments and services05:30 - Providing efficient and reliable aid10:08 - Developing digital identification systemsFor more exciting content exploring the intersections of web3 and social impact, check us out at cryptoaltruism.org.Buy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Crypto Altruism runs on the support of the community. Help us out by buying us a coffee:ETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4A--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.