america-latin
2022-cohort-2
defi
research
Gabriela
Mexico
Gabriela Guerra founded Bloinx(opens in a new tab), a startup that implements blockchain-based tandas (also known as cundinas, susu, hui, arisan, quiniela, stokvel, and others around the world) – informal savings circles. Gabriela is convinced that blockchain can have real benefit for the unbanked population of the world, and that savings circles are one good starting mechanism. During her Fellowship, Gabriela conducted pilots in Mexico and Venezuela and used the research to help improve Bloinx for larger scales.
Croatia
europe
2024-cohort-4
funding
MUQA - Municipal Quadratic Funding Initiative
Venezuela
2024-cohort-4
america-latin
research
human-rights
NGO
Mercedes' research focuses on understanding the impact of crypto in Venezuela through the lenses of human experiences and how this can help us creare Web3 solutions to strengthen civil organizations in Venezuela