The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill in Kenya has raised concerns among the cryptocurrency community about its potential impact on cryptocurrency taxation. We addressed these issues in an event attended by over 150 professionals in Nairobi and co-sponsored by Binance and Tether. The event focused on transparency, compliance, and regulation in the Web3 space. Paulo Ardoino,…
After months of researching and refining the concept to ensure the initiative would be effective and sustainable, we opened the first Polygon Impact TechHouse at the favela of Complexo do Chapadão in Rio de Janeiro. With an estimated population of over 25,000 residents, it is considered one of the most dangerous areas in Rio. The…
A forum for medical service workers and blockchain organizations was held in the Teaching Hospital of Lagos to explore innovative solutions for current challenges in the Nigerian medical sector. The event delved into how blockchain technology can support the medical industry by providing secure and decentralized platforms for storing and sharing electronic health records, tamper-proof…
The Web3 for NGOs workshop brought together a diverse group of nonprofit organizations seeking to understand the potential applications of blockchain in Brazil’s favelas. The event explored the fundamentals of blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts and provided real-world use cases and demonstrations of how organizations can leverage these technologies in urban areas characterized by poverty,…
The University of Ibadan’s Arts Department played host to educating and enlightening creative students on the intricacies of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens(NFTs) from a social impact perspective and beyond the realm of trading. Focus was put on ensuring that participants understood that NFTs are not a quick way to make money (the hype) but…
The Blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) event brought together NGOs and blockchain developers of different levels to delve into the potential of blockchain technology in driving social impact. The event explored the implementation of SDGs in Nigeria, the diverse challenges faced in the region, and various use cases for blockchain in agriculture, health solutions,…
Kenya’s wildlife faces habitat destruction, poaching, and illegal trade threats. These issues not only threaten the survival of many species but also have negative impacts on local communities and economies. The Web3 for Wildlife Conservation encounter brought conservationists, techies, and wildlife enthusiasts to learn about leveraging web3 technology for conservation efforts. Speakers discussed the fundamentals…
What can blockchain truly achieve to address real life problems? How do academics from relevant fields see blockchain? It was a pleasure to organize an insightful debate on the role of blockchain technology in international development. The event brought together a panel of esteemed professors from the University of Los Andes alongside Jordi Baylina and…
Climate change is the most pressing issue we face. That’s why Impact Plus hosted an interdisciplinary meet-up and a Bootcamp at the University of Cape Town at which it introduced students to blockchain solutions to climate change. Those interested in achieving a deeper understanding were able to connect with members of the ReFi community, both…
In partnership with the South African Department of Social Development, Impact Plus hosted a meet-up aimed at onboarding NGOs to Web3. Discussions revolved around basic elements of Web3, such as wallets, NFTs, DAOs and DeFi, all of which are useful for running daily organizational operations as well as for fundraising. The workshop was oversubscribed with…