We have been witnessing the rise of Ethereum, and the collective consciousness of the world has been released from a massive weight (measured in tons CO2). Now, the ecosystem has a unique opportunity to demonstrate to skeptics precisely what Ethereum can do: How to build trust in the open Internet, and how to tackle the large coordination challenges that remain unsolved.
It is for this reason that the Ethereum Foundation Scholarship Program was established – to provide a platform for people who are dedicated to the long-term vision of Ethereum and its potential to be a public good for all. We are delighted to announce the second cohort of seven remarkable individuals who each have their own unique journey related to Ethereum.
Introducing the Second Cohort
If you weren’t able to attend the first cohort, you can find out more about their projects here!
Each fellow is on a personal mission that represents a challenge – the possibility of flourishing made possible by Ethereum. The projects are diverse, from expanding the utility of Ethereum to meet new people or to gain first-hand knowledge from a group, to exploring wider issues that may affect the existing system and the Ethereum community, both now and in the future. No matter the intern, the project will be completed over 6 months, and they will learn, apply, and help move Ethereum out into the complex world full of people.
Presentations by Peers
Abhishek Bhattacharya
Abhishek is the co-founder of Bru Finance, which works with a partner organization called Whrrl, offering harvest time loans to over 18,000 farmers across India. For his fellowship project, Abhishek will be launching a new public chain that provides decentralized liquidity to farmers, and will explore how this system can be implemented on a global level.
Gabriela Guerra
Gabriela founded Bloinx, a startup that implements blockchain-based Tandas (also known as susu, hui, and quiniela), stokvel, or informal savings circles. Believing that blockchain has the potential to bring real benefits to the world’s poorest people, Gabriela’s fellowship will explore pilot projects in Mexico and Venezuela, to better understand how Bloinx can be applied on a larger scale.
Geoffrey See More
Geoffrey is the co-founder of the startup Poko. With extensive experience in legal and regulatory issues related to blockchain, the fellowship project will investigate the interaction between DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and governments. This includes how governments can understand the unique needs, capabilities, and legislative frameworks generated by decentralized organizations.
Karam Alhamad
Karam is an entrepreneur, fintech visionary, international development professional, and human rights advocate. The fellowship will involve research to develop a culturally sensitive understanding and practical application of blockchains in solving conflict problems, specifically in the Syrian context.
Marcus Alburez Myers
Marcus is a Guatemalan businessman working to address today’s pressing problems. He is the Founder-in-Residence at Europe’s Leader accelerator Entrepreneur First, where he is using the power of web3 to empower marginalized groups. Through his work with POP Foil, a low-cost housing design project in Guatemala, Marcus will examine
