Chain
Public Goods

Ethereum

Region
Ethereum
Worldwide
Targeted SDGs
12. Responsible consumption and production
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals
9. Industry, Innovation, Technology and Infrastructure
Description
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that facilitates the development of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Ethereum's robust, neutral, and global infrastructure is the foundation for thousands of dApps and over 70% of stablecoin activity.
Impact
Ethereum powers about 70% of the global stablecoin supply and offers a robust infrastructure for thousands of dApps, including DeFi, ReFi, and stablecoin applications. Its ecosystem enables scalable, secure, and transparent financial transactions.
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More Builders Driving Real-World Impact

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Optimism

Optimism

Optimism is a collective dedicated to funding public goods and driving Ethereum’s long-term sustainability. Through its governance structure, the Optimism Collective coordinates efforts among developers, communities, and organizations to support impactful projects, reinforcing Ethereum’s role as a public good.

Chain
Open Finance
9
17
Self Protocol

Self Protocol

Self Protocol is an identity verification system that leverages zero-knowledge proofs to enable Sybil-resistant token distributions and user authentication without compromising personal data. By validating user attributes such as age or location through passport verification, Self Protocol ensures that decentralized applications can authenticate real users while maintaining privacy.

Protocol
RWA
9
17
ReFi DAO

ReFi DAO

ReFi DAO is a network society on a mission to regenerate the earth by envisioning a global regenerative economy rooted in local startup communities. These communities aim to acquire land and other real-world assets to drive towards a net zero economy by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement targets. ReFi DAO looks to address the climate emergency, biodiversity collapse, and social injustices by revamping the economic system to value people and the planet as a single living system​​.

Institution
Restoration
10
11
13
15
17
CASE STUDIES

Real-World Impact in Action

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How Onchain Grants Fund Real-World Solutions Effectively

How Onchain Grants Fund Real-World Solutions Effectively

A Solution Development Grants (GG24) Post-Program Case Study. The Solution Development Grants (SDG) Program was a $150,000 targeted grant initiative .

Ethereum
Ethereum
Celo
Celo
Public Goods