In a gathering that brought together key players from the web3 ecosystem in Kampala, startup founders, Polygon guild representatives, and the esteemed Tony Olendo from Polygon, the conversation revolved around the transformative potential of blockchain technology, including the realm of International Development. This event featured a series of presentations by various projects, with a special…
Impact Plus recently convened at IESE Business School in Barcelona, a renowned institution known for its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, values-driven leadership, and robust industry affiliations. Our visit to this esteemed institution offered a valuable platform for productive discussions with stakeholders during a week, enabling us to align with their interests and aspirations, further…
The Blockchain for Impact Workshop, a groundbreaking event that took place on April 25th, was hosted at Harvard University’s prestigious Belfer Center, renowned as one of the world’s foremost think tanks. The workshop was a pivotal component of the Technology and Public Purpose Project, an initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of technology and societal…
ETHDenver, the world’s largest and longest-running annual Blockchain/Web3 event grew 50% this 2023 year, recording its largest attendance in history with a total of 48,000 (15,000 unique) from 115 countries. The Festival provides mentors, resources and educational content to assist in teaching, connecting and expanding all attendees’ involvement in the space. As anticipated since the…
The Society for International Development Roundtable held on February 28, 2023, in Washington D.C., USA, marked a pivotal moment for Impact Plus. Impact Plus, in its journey towards becoming a trusted resource for the global development community, embarked on a significant step by forging robust connections with USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and…
Polygon Labs, with the support of Impact Plus, signed an agreement with one of the world’s largest NGOs reinforcing blockchain’s commitment to solving real-world problems. We will offer performance management support to start-ups working within the Mercy Corps ecosystem and we will organize training sessions for local NGOs in their country offices, starting with Kenya…
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,…
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 absence of access to reliable and verified information can significantly impede informed decision-making across various critical areas, including investment choices, contract negotiations, payment transactions, and the management of production processes, such as those within the food supply chain. The World Food Program Empact Alumni group from, comprising both male and female graduates, recently convened…
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,…