For episode 224 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we’re excited to welcome Eric Alsop, Chief Technology Officer at Pesabase, a fintech platform using blockchain rails to simplify remittances, empower communities, and make financial access a reality across Africa.

In today’s conversation, we unpack what’s new with Pesabase’s latest platform evolution, how stablecoins and smart contracts can create better financial rails for underserved communities, and why Africa may hold the blueprint for the world’s decentralized financial future.

You’ll learn:

• 💸 How Pesabase is transforming remittances and cross-border payments across South Sudan, making them faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyone.
• 🌍 The real-world impact of blockchain rails, from empowering unbanked communities to building South Sudan’s first full-service digital bank.
• 🤝 How transaction fees can fund community-driven philanthropy, creating a financial ecosystem that gives back.
• 🔗 And how stablecoins, tokenized payments, and local infrastructure can unlock true financial inclusion for the next billion users.

--Key Takeaways--

🌍 Bridging Digital and Physical Finance: Pesabase merges blockchain infrastructure with real-world banking, meeting people where they are and expanding access to vital financial services across South Sudan, from remittances to microloans and savings.

💚 Community-Driven Impact: Through token-powered rewards and philanthropic fee mechanisms, Pesabase is creating new pathways for locals to earn income, fund community initiatives, and keep more value circulating within South Sudan’s economy.

💸 A Better Way to Send Money: By leveraging blockchain and stablecoins, Pesabase offers faster, cheaper, and more transparent remittances; cutting out middlemen, reducing fees, and ensuring every transaction delivers more value directly to families and communities.

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--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-224-pesabase-how-stablecoins-are-transforming-remittances-and-empowering-local-economies-in-south-sudan

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PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market.

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While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and 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 info at cryptoaltruists.com/disclaimer

For episode 222 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we kick off part 1 of a short series celebrating Octant Epoch 9. It's called Storytelling on Ethereum; featuring conversations exploring how we communicate Ethereum’s human story to the world, and how Ethereum’s tech stack and community ethos empowers creators to elevate their storytelling.

Since this is a special episode, we’re changing things up and joining me are two amazing co-hosts who are also part of this round:

• 🎙️ Evan Mann, creator of The Rise Up Morning Show, who’s produced thousands of pieces of Ethereum-focused educational content and is now bringing those lessons to life through stories that connect with everyday people.
• 🎥 Brooke Lacey, who’s built a massive following across TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube by making Ethereum approachable, funny, and deeply human, reminding us that culture and creativity matter just as much as code.

Together, we explore how creators are shaping Ethereum’s narrative, what’s working, and what still needs to be told.

You’ll learn:

• 💸 How Octant is funding and supporting the next generation of creators shaping Ethereum’s story.‍
• 🎙️ How creators and educators around the world are humanizing Ethereum through storytelling across diverse mediums.
• 🤝 The most important narratives the world needs to hear about Ethereum; and how to communicate them to non-crypto audiences.
• 💡 Practical tips and insights for building engaged Web3 communities.

--Key Takeaways--

💡 Start with the Why: When onboarding new audiences, lead with the value Web3 brings to people’s lives, not the jargon. Real impact stories connect better than buzzwords. To grow Ethereum’s reach, we need to meet people where they are, on the platforms and mediums they already use.

🎭 Make It Human: Humor, emotion, and authentic storytelling help people see Ethereum not just as technology, but as a living movement shaped by culture, creativity, and community. For Ethereum to truly thrive, we must evolve from “Ethereum as software” to “Ethereum as story.”

🌱 Funding the Future of Storytelling: Octant’s model for public goods funding recognizes that creators and educators are as vital as coders. As Brooke says, “content is infrastructure” ; it’s decentralized, global, and essential to Ethereum’s growth.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-222-octant-epoch-9-special-communicating-ethereums-human-story-to-the-masses

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--DISCLAIMER--
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and 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 info at cryptoaltruists.com/disclaimer

For episode 221 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we’re excited to welcome I. Christwin, Co-Founder of M3tering Protocol and Switch Electric. His journey into Web3 began with a simple question: how do we make clean power reliable, affordable, and investable where it’s needed most? That question led to M3tering, a protocol that coordinates rooftop solar using smart contracts, stablecoin prepayment, and token incentives; and to Switch Electric, the specialized hardware layer that makes it all work on the ground.

Traditional energy systems often fail at the last mile where the need is greatestm keeping millions without access to affordable power. M3tering changes that by using smart contracts and stablecoins to make clean energy reliable, transparent, and fair.

You’ll learn:

• ⚡ How tokenized energy assets and stablecoins can unlock affordable solar energy where the grid falls short.
• 🔌 Why purpose-built smart meters are the missing hardware link for decentralized energy systems.
• 🧾 How NFT-backed meters and on-chain settlements make revenue transparent and fair for everyone.
• 🌍 How blockchain can help end energy poverty and unlock the decentralized energy internet for 1B Africans by 2100.

--Key Takeaways--

🌍 Bridging the Digital and Physical Worlds: M3tering brings together blockchain, IoT, and community infrastructure, turning clean energy systems into transparent, decentralized networks that connect the blockchain to real-world impact.

⚡ Power at the Edges: By producing and managing energy locally, M3tering helps reduce corruption, increase reliability and transparency, and unlock grassroots investment, shifting power back to the people.

🔗 Why Blockchain Matters: Smart contracts act as trustless purchase agreements, NFTs bring smart meters on-chain, and crypto payments ensure transparent, automatic settlements. Each device runs on native crypto hardware, enabling a new era of secure, autonomous energy coordination.

--Full shownotes with links available at--
https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-221-m3tering-protocol-tokenizing-solar-power-the-future-of-decentralized-clean-energy-on-the-blockchain

Thank you to PIPE gDAO for sponsoring the Crypto Altruism podcast!

PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market.

--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--
Learn more at https://www.cryptoaltruists.com/about/support

--DISCLAIMER--
While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, do not take any of this as investment advice and 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 info at cryptoaltruists.com/disclaimer