A New Era for Financial Inclusion with Web 3.0

Discover how Web 3.0 can bring financial inclusion to underserved communities with keynotes on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and tokenization.

Key takeaways
  • There are 80-90% of viable financing opportunities that are not met.
  • The financial system is flawed, with checks being a hassle and a target for financial inclusion.
  • Assuming inclusion means what we currently experience in the developed world is a contributing factor to the issue.
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency can leapfrog traditional methods and bring people in.
  • Designing for multiple perspectives and inclusion from the start is crucial.
  • Tokenization can be used to create a new type of public good, but not all tokens have value.
  • Inclusion requires understanding the needs and experiences of those outside of the financial system.
  • Credit scoring may not work in communities without a track record of credit.
  • Automation of market making can reduce inefficiencies and increase utilization.
  • Blockchain can be used to verify ownership and improve transparency.
  • Interoperability is key to creating a seamless and inclusive financial system.
  • Token economies can be designed to operate independently of traditional financial systems.
  • NOT ALL token projects are viable; they must be designed with the needs of the community in mind.
  • Financial inclusion requires understanding the social and economic context of a community, rather than copying what works elsewhere.
  • There are many examples of successful financial inclusion projects, but they are not widely adopted.
  • Blockchain can be used to create new financial instruments, such as tokenized land ownership.
  • Credit scoring models may not work in certain communities due to lack of data.