We can’t stop thinking about Ukraine. We know you’re expecting us to write about the metaverse, but it feels really wrong to do that right now.
So, instead of our usual metaverse fare, this week, we’re bringing you some of what we’re thinking about, at a time when everybody, including us, is thinking about Ukraine.
Helping Ukraine
First and foremost, it’s important for us all to ensure our sources of information on the crisis are unbiased and independent. We recommend getting news from publications such as this Kyiv-based English-language newspaper or a frequent glance at this Reuter’s fact-checked Twitter account to screen out fake news.
It’s heartening to see that people all over the world are collectively finding meaningful ways to support Ukraine. From medical aid to unbiased journalism and peace protests to helping children affected by war, there are many causes that need immediate support. Global Citizen lists ways in which you can help right now.
If you want to contribute personally, you can support Ukrainian-owned businesses, such as these restaurants in New York City, or any other local Ukrainian ventures in your part of the world.
Investing in Ukraine: NFTs and Start-Ups
At the heart of all things Blockchain and Crypto, lies the dream of infrastructure for a better world. There’s been an outpouring of support from the Crypto community for Ukraine, while simultaneously, Russia has been cut off from SWIFT payments by the Allies, making it harder for Russia to finance war.
In the words of Andrew Durgee, Head of @RepublicCrypto, "Cryptocurrency is designed to be borderless, decentralized money, so it's certainly finding another moment of high utility amid the crisis in Ukraine."
‘Come Back Alive’, an NGO assisting Ukraine's military, just raised $3 million in Bitcoin from a single donation. So far, a total of $19 million has been donated in crypto to Ukraine, including $1.8 million from one NFT project.
Social media remains awash with crypto-enthusiasts encouraging Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense to accept USDT. Some crypto leaders, despite Russian ties, have been very vocal in their support of Ukraine; Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s tweet reads, “Ethereum is neutral, but I am not."
If you’re inclined to purchase NFTs to support Ukraine, here are a few ideas:
Scan this thread of NFT projects by Ukrainian artists being updated in real-time by volunteers, or consider making a donation to the UkraineDAO.
Everyrealm chose to make a donation through the UkraineDAO—this project has raised nearly $4 million in donations as of this morning.
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Back activist groups such as Pussy Riot, that are raising funds for Ukraine via NFT sales in collaboration with cryptocurrency groups.
Support Ukraine-based metaverse startups, such as PartySpace.
You can read more here about how tech founders have been braving the crisis and continuing to work. Leaders of 125 start-ups based in Ukraine have been dodging bombs and navigating connectivity disruptions to keep their businesses afloat, while doing all they can to look after their employees.
Everyrealm is proud to be a part of the Web 3 community, which has proven it can come together quickly to support what is right and to make a difference in times of need. We are happy to support this cause and ask others to do so as well, if they are able.
As a final reminder, do your due diligence when vetting informational sources to avoid fake news, propaganda, and bad actors, especially when sending donations.
We’ll be back soon with our usual metaverse briefings. As for now, we hope to return to peace soon.
In solidarity and concern,
Janine Yorio
CEO, Everyrealm
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