Art can be an expression of grief; a source of inspiration and a glimpse at healing. I still remember buying my first physical painting from a dear friend. I remember going to meet the artist in his studio. And hearing his story. I was moved by his courage to create…

In 2013, President Barack Obama created the National Day of Civic Hacking. Civic Hacking Day is an opportunity for software developers, technologists, and entrepreneurs to unleash their can-do American spirit by collaboratively harnessing publicly-released data and code to create innovative solutions for problems that affect Americans. At the time, I…

Brands and Donor-Advised Funds Pile on Support for Changemaker NFT Projects and Gain Community Recognition — In our latest story on Proof of Change, our podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns, we explore the powerful match between Brand Philanthropy and Web3 technology in the world of social impact NFT projects. Listen and subscribe for free on Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts of wherever you get your pods.

Not exactly; or at least not anytime soon. — As a Web3 founder, I’m deep in the thick of it. But even then, I find myself depending on Web2 platforms. Take LinkedIn, for instance. That’s as Web2 as it gets. It helps me connect with all the professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with — and then…

Harnessing the Power of Art and Web3 for Sustainable Development — In this episode of Proof of Change, the thought-provoking podcast hosted by Ash Cooper Kerns, we dive into a fascinating conversation with David All and Meera Chakravarthy exploring the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This live discussion, recorded on a weekly Twitter Space, sheds light on the intersection of…

Featuring Change.Gallery’s Sr. Solidity Developer Jeff Dinkelman — Change.Gallery empowers artists to create measurable social impact through art. And we do that with Web3 technology. In this story on the podcast, Proof of Change, we get to hear from Change.Gallery’s senior solidity developer, Jeff Dinkelman, to learn more about Web3 and how we are scaling our platform…

In this story, Proof of Change host Ash Cooper Kerns explores the transformational NFT Collection, TRASH, by glitch artist The Visceral Glitch. The artist’s statement: TRASH speaks to the grit and beauty of our world. In each piece, discarded remnants of our consumerist society are given new life and transformed…

Like the Coho salmon returning to their birthplace after a vast journey in the ocean, I too find myself coming back to my roots in Washington, DC. For these Coho, their purpose to return to Eagle Creek Ranch at this exact time, is clear. For them, their purpose is baked…

Permanence, Accessibility and Authenticity — At Change.Gallery, we believe in the transformative power of art and storytelling. Our commitment to decentralized storage is not just about protecting these assets but about empowering artists and storytellers to create lasting social impact. It means that each NFT is a Proof of Change which collectors can count on…