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devcon 7 / blockchains unique potential transforming lives and the humanitarian sector for refugee solutions

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Blockchain's Unique Potential: Transforming Lives & the Humanitarian Sector for Refugee Solutions

Duration: 00:09:21

Speaker: David Casey

Type: Lightning Talk

Expertise: Beginner

Event: Devcon

Date: Nov 2024

This talk covers blockchain pilot projects in Uganda and Thailand, demonstrating how technology transforms lives through local collaboration. The Uganda pilot uses public goods funding to fund a refugee-led music production studio and produce music NFT's. The Thailand pilot utilizes crypto to send aid to Burmese refugees, and tests crypto->fiat off-ramps across the country. These initiatives highlight the effectiveness of hyper-local solutions and offer insights for future humanitarian efforts.

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