Episode 254 - Memes with Meaning: How the $BONK Community Raised $600K for Animal Welfare, with Buddies for Paws
From Crypto Altruists: Real-World Stories of Social & Environmental Impact with Web3 by Crypto Altruists
June 2, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 254
About this episode
In this episode, Alison from Buddies for Paws discusses how the $BONK community raised $600K for animal welfare through blockchain technology.
For episode 254 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we’re excited to welcome Alison, Director at Buddies for Paws, a charitable initiative within the BONK ecosystem that's leveraging blockchain technology to support animal welfare and wildlife conservation worldwide. Every donation made through Buddies for Paws is matched 100% by BONK, and to date, the community has raised almost $600,000 for animal welfare. What makes Buddies for Paws special isn't just the model. It's the storytelling. Through...
People in this episode
Guest: Alison
Topics covered
- animal welfare
- blockchain technology
- charitable initiatives
- wildlife conservation
- community fundraising
Keywords
- $BONK
- Buddies for Paws
- animal welfare
- blockchain
- fundraising
- charity
- wildlife conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Buddies for Paws, BONK
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