Episode 58 - Pride in the Metaverse - How web3 can help advance LGBTIQ rights, ft. Katie Hultquist from OutRight, and Hackatao

In Episode 58, we have the privilege of being joined by Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for OutRight International, and Sandie and Paola, who are here on behalf of Hackatao. We discuss the recent partnership between Outright and Hackatao for the Pride with a Purpose Campaign, the role web3 and NFTs can play in advancing LGBTIQ rights, how we can build a more inclusive web3, the importance of decentralization and why it’s worth preserving, and much more.Check out the full shownotes with Bios for Katie and Hackatao HERE.Three Key TakeawaysThe web3 space can provide sustenance and community to Queer people – by providing a safe space for people to find a community of support, including through Pride events in the metaverse, and by supporting the livelihoods of Queer artists.Being an ally means taking action, not just talking. Those in the web3 space need to make sure Queer people are included in their leadership, to create spaces to uplift Queer artists, and to financially support LGBTIQ artists and movements.In web3 it’s all about community and collaboration. We have an amazing opportunity to learn from the mistakes of web2 and create the most inclusive web3 possible, and it all starts with collaboration. The Pride With A Purpose campaign is a great example of how collaboration can drive change.Follow and learn moreTwitter - HackataoTwitter - Katie HultquistTwitter - OutRight Action InternationalDiscord - HackataoOutRight Pride With A Purpose CampaignDonate Crypto to OutRightBuy us a coffee!Enjoy the episode? Help us out by buying us a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cryptoaltruismSupport us with a Crypto DonationETH(ERC20) - 0xac5C0105914F3afb363699996C9914f193aeDD4AOther tokens: 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.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.