Role of Web3 in Disaster Response and Relief
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Claims real outcomes: AID:Tech reports 400,000 digital IDs issued and $300 million delivered in aid, Celo promotes a mobile-first protocol and favors stablecoins like USDC for onramps, and pilots pair verified wallets with retailers and insurers for faster payouts. Demonstrated tools include NFC cards, USSD wallets, Chainlink oracles for forecast-based automated payouts, and blockchain-enabled voucher redemption. Remaining roadblocks are AML/KYC, sanctions, poor telecom infrastructure and limited on/off‑ramps that prevent scaling beyond pilots.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Web3athon and hyperlocal challenges
- 2:53Panel introduction
- 6:07Personal blockchain journeys
- 15:12Rebuilding trust with blockchain
- 21:53Global vs local blockchain solutions
- 26:10Crypto in disaster zones
- 27:33Education for innovators
- 29:18Key takeaways
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