When a Grassroots Crypto Community Donates $600,000 to Animal Welfare — and Nobody Notices awf-chain-tracker.vercel.app… Over the last few months, something unusual has happened in the Effective Altruism ecosystem. A small, volunteer-driven crypto community built around the AWF ETH CTO project has collectively directed approximately 300 ETH (roughly $600,000 USD, depending on market prices) toward animal welfare causes. These funds were generated through a novel mechanism: transaction fees from a community-governed cryptocurrency project dedicated to supporting animal welfare. The concept is simple. Instead of relying exclusively on traditional fundraising campaigns, the project attempts to transform market activity into charitable giving. As the ecosystem grows, trading activity generates fees, and those fees are directed toward animal welfare funding. In theory, more adoption leads to more donations. Whether one believes crypto is the future of philanthropy or not, the result deserves attention: hundreds of thousands of dollars have been directed toward helping animals. Yet despite this achievement, the project has received remarkably little recognition from the broader Effective Altruism community. Many of the volunteers behind the initiative spend countless hours promoting the cause, educating newcomers, sharing transparency reports, and encouraging responsible participation. Their motivation is not personal profit alone; it is the belief that innovative funding mechanisms can unlock entirely new sources of capital for high-impact charities. Meanwhile, the animals who benefit from these donations have no voice of their own. They cannot advocate for funding. They cannot campaign for attention. They cannot tell their stories. So a community of volunteers is trying to do that for them. The question is not whether every crypto project deserves praise. Most do not. The question is whether the Effective Altruism movement should pay attention when a community successfully channels significant resources toward one of its own priority causes. If a grassroots experiment has already generated roughly $600,000 for animal welfare, what might be possible if researchers, fund managers, donors, builders, and community members engaged with it seriously? Perhaps the project will fail. Perhaps it will succeed beyond expectations. But ignoring a potentially scalable source of funding for animal welfare seems inconsistent with a movement dedicated to finding effective ways to do good. Innovation often begins at the edges. The AWF ETH CTO community has demonstrated commitment, transparency, and a willingness to experiment with new funding models. At a minimum, that effort deserves discussion. Animal welfare needs more resources. The people working on this project believe they have found one possible way to generate them. Shouldn't we at least be paying attention? @AWF_ETHCTO #EffectiveAltruism #AnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfareFund #EAFunds #Ethereum #VitalikButerin #CryptoForGood #PublicGoods #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #Giving #AnimalProtection #AWF #AWFETHCTO #CharityInnovation #SocialImpact #CryptoPhilanthropy #DoGoodBetter #DonationTransparency #EthereumCommunity

🔥 “Social” in SocialFi was never meant to farm likes — it was meant to fund lives.That’s the spirit behind @GrantiX_SoFi — the first sustainable, multi-chain impact platform bringing real charities on-chain, ensuring full transparency, and turning good deeds into a rewarding Web3 experience.Forget donation burns and hype-driven cycles — GrantiX is revenue-positive by design, powered by staking, transaction-based donations, and DeFi x CeFi integrations.This isn’t charity 2.0 — it’s the impact layer of Web3, where doing good isn’t a side quest, it’s part of the ecosystem’s utility. 🌍💫#SocialFi #GrantiX #Web3Impact #DoGoodBetter @bad_chain

🧠💬 For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our mentors and mentees one big question: How does connection support your mental health? The answers were honest, powerful, and full of heart. 💚 Swipe through to hear what they had to say. Feeling inspired? Comment “connection” and we’ll send you links to join our FREE mentorship programme. Because no one should navigate life alone. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SAYesMentoring #ConnectionMatters #YouthEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #DoGoodBetter

🌍✨ On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let's unite in our shared mission to create a more equitable world! At SAYes Mentoring, we've been fostering leaders of social change since 2008, striving to enhance social impact, reduce inequality, and drive transformative change through the power of mentoring. Whether you're eager to volunteer as a mentor or are a young person in South Africa or London looking for guidance, we're here to support you! Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Contact us today to make a meaningful difference. 🤝 #EndRacism #SocialChange #MentorshipMatters #DoGoodBetter @gilliana

🌟✨ Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌈😊 Remember, happiness isn't about having a problem-free life; it's about mastering the art of dealing with challenges. A great way to enhance your happiness is through mentorship! By sharing experiences and learning from a mentor, you gain valuable tools to tackle life's hurdles with confidence. SAYes Mentoring is on the lookout for volunteer mentors who are passionate about making a positive impact. Are you ready to help others find joy and resilience? Check out the link in our bio or story to apply! 💪💖 #InternationalDayOfHappiness #MentorshipMatters #VolunteerMentor #SAYesMentoring #socialchange #dogoodbetter @gilliana

🌍✨ Happy World Dream Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the power of dreams to transform our world into a more peaceful and united place. Envisioned by Robert Muller, this day encourages us all to dedicate our thoughts, actions, and love toward solving global challenges and nurturing a brighter future. A vital part of this journey is the impact of mentoring. When we mentor others, we empower them to pursue their dreams, providing guidance and inspiration to overcome obstacles. Mentorship not only uplifts individuals but also fuels a ripple effect of positive change, fostering a community of dreamers determined to make a difference. Let's honor World Dream Day by supporting each other's aspirations and working together toward a harmonious global family. 💫🤝 #WorldDreamDay #FollowYourDreams #MentorshipMatters #sayesmentoring #socialchange #DoGoodBetter @gilliana

📷 March Forth and Do Something Day is here! 📷 It's the perfect opportunity to step up and make a difference. One incredible way to contribute is by becoming a mentor. SAYes Mentoring is actively seeking passionate volunteers who are ready to inspire and empower young people. Your guidance, advocacy, and support can transform lives and foster positive change. Ready to embark on this rewarding journey? Click q9zojvednsw.typeform.com/to/… to request an application and join our community of mentors today. Let's make every day a day of impact! #MarchForth #MentoringMatters #SAYesMentoring #volunteer #socialchange #dogoodBetter @GillianA

Young people’s lives are being transformed through our industry-leading e-mentorship programmes, with mentors in more than 40 countries. Could you offer guidance, advocacy and support to a young person who may not have a consistent adult role-model? We are seeking 100 new mentors by the end of March 2025.   The SAYes mentor commitment: ➡️ Application (approximately one hour) ➡️ Interview (90 minutes) ➡️ Training (12 hrs self-guided learning, then 3 x 4hr workshops) ➡️ Mentoring: 1 hour per week for 7-9 months, online   Our transition team provides full support throughout your volunteer mentorship, with ongoing workshops and masterclasses to strengthen your skills.   Do good, better; become a mentor. Be part of the 100. Request an application today, email volunteer@sayesmentoring.org and mention #DoGoodBetter

Young people’s lives are being transformed through our industry-leading e-mentorship programmes, with mentors in more than 40 countries. Could you offer guidance, advocacy and support to a young person who may not have a consistent adult role-model? We are seeking 100 new mentors by the end of March 2025. The SAYes Mentor commitment Application: Approximately one hour Interview: 90 minutes Training: 12 hrs self-guided learning, then 3 x 4hr workshops Mentoring: 1 hour per week for 7-9 months, online Our transition team provides full support throughout your volunteer mentorship, with ongoing workshops and masterclasses to strengthen your skills. Do good, better; become a mentor. Be part of the 100. Request an application today, by emailing: volunteer@sayesmentoring.org and mention #DoGoodBetter

As we kick off 2024, we're reflecting on some of our favorite moments from 2023. Last January, @MichaelPHund joined @FundraisingDad on the #DoGoodBetter #podcast to talk #VenturePhilanthropy and EBRP. Listen here: youtu.be/0YyLQZQ1aSk?feature… @consulting_do

So excited to host 200 #nonprofit leaders, donors, and community do-gooders tonight for a screening of #uncharitablemovie! Cannot wait to change how we talk about giving with those that are making the world a better place here in the Midwest! #dogoodbetter #dogooders

After #InspirationalTalks from @DerekABard and @jonjalex @Bathfestivals am now devouring this #VitalBook. #ReadIt! #ReadIt! #ReadIt! @CompassionateB6 @gavinoattes @jdc44 @QuartetCF @stjohns1174 We can #DoGoodBetter!

Feeling fired up and inspired after @TheBathFestival #dogoodbetter. A reminder that truth isn’t singular and that it’s everyone’s choice to see past the 3000 consumer focused messages we receive everyday to unlock the power of community.

By investing in passionate leaders and innovative solutions, #TheEquityOpportunity will help more women break down the barriers that prevent them from achieving economic equity. Meet Anne Babcock, President & CEO at @WoodGreenDotOrg. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #DoGoodBetter

We’re so proud to support the innovative partnership between @PSQuitSmoking and @BlackHealthCAN - two social ventures in our Healthy Futures portfolio. Together they’re designing a smoking cessation program for Black communities in Toronto. #collaboration #NNSW #DoGoodBetter

Concordia supports the decolonization of international aid empowerment of global development actors to #dogoodbetter. We’re proud partners to the @PosnerCenter Annual Symposium (Nov 9-18 virtual) in support of knowledge & network sharing. Register today: posnercenter.org/symposium-2…

Join LEAP’s next initiative! Are you a social venture working to help women from equity-deserving communities gain economic security? Applications for The Equity Opportunity are live and open until September 6. Together we can #DoGoodBetter #Equity leap-pecautcentre.ca/theequi…

Thank you to our generous donors to date @BMO, @Manulife, @RBC, @scotiabank, @TD_Canada and many thoughtful individuals for helping us set the stage to #DoGoodBetter

Have a fantastic August! #dogoodbetter

We are thrilled to welcome Lana Baldwin to her first day as a consultant on our team with this basket of Do-Gooder goodies! Welcome aboard, Lana‼️ #dogoodbetter