RESEARCH | BFG
Crypto Philanthropy?
Discover the latest use cases shaping the global landscape of aid, philanthropy, and the charitable sector through the lens of blockchain technology.
The 2026 Aid, Charity & Philanthropy Report explores emerging trends and impact strategies that are redefining how donors, organizations, and beneficiaries interact.
In this report, you will specifically discover:
Innovative Giving Mechanisms: From simple cryptocurrency transfers to yield-based donations (staking) and on-chain donor-advised funds (DAFs).
Concrete Case Studies: How the German GIZ facilitates salary payments for medical staff in Syria, and how HesabPay has become a vital payment rail in Afghanistan.
The Rise of Programmable, Verifiable, and Measurable Aid: A unique look at anticipatory cash transfers for livestock farmers facing climate shocks in Kenya.
A Critical Analysis of Risks: Does self-sovereign identity (SSI) offer true empowerment, or does it pose a new surveillance risk for refugees?
The 2026 report
- Read online: Experience interactive navigation (chapters, glossary, footnotes, author profiles, active blockchain project directory, etc.).
- PDF Download (96 pages) – also available in French.
- Correct / comment: Have a suggestion, comment, or correction? Annotate or comment directly on the collaborative version of the report.
- Conversation IA: Interact (in French) with the report’s content and primary sources via NotebookLM, an AI agent powered by Gemini.
The Launch Event (in French)
To mark the report’s release on December 2, 2025, an open-floor discussion hosted with Ethereum France brought together 80 participants at Banque Delubac for over two hours.
Moving away from traditional stages or the typical « expert vs. audience » divide, the event featured guests—including several « special guests »—seated in a simple circle. Following a 15-minute introduction by a facilitator, the floor was opened for a fluid conversation where anyone could contribute, ask questions, or debate. Listen to the full session on Apple Podcasts, Deezer, or Spotify.