Already, so much is being done in the physical world
Beyond the examples below there are countless others and such independently funded initiatives will only continue to grow. An important note is that where this technology continues to assist people with basic services and infrastructure where their governments failed to due to corruption or incompetence, any attempt to shut down or oppose such it will likely be met with resistance from local people who benefit from the benefits it provides. The result is that neutral blockchains that carry out such work, not only help local communities, but they increase the distribution of their own tokens by benevolent means, which indirectly strengthens the protocol and its security against hostile shut downs by governments.
It is difficult to attack or shut down a system that is legitimately helping people who were not previously served by their existing systems.
In Ghana, local groups have successfully utilized decentralised autonomous organizations (DAO's) to fund the construction of boreholes, providing clean water to communities lacking direct access. By submitting proposals and documenting their progress on-chain, they have secured community support and funding.
As of the date of publishing, the Ghana water borehole project has installed 21 water wells for villages that previously did not have access to fresh water.
See link for latest progress and evidence for all 21 boreholes installed: @mcsamm/progress-update-on-the-21st-hive-borehole-project
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This approach bypasses traditional
charitable institutions, which often have high administrative costs, by using on-chain reputation and proof-of-work content to ensure donations reach intended projects.
Building on the success of the Ghana borehole initiative, the same groups in Ghana have organized dental and health check-ups for remote villagers who do not have access to such services. Securing DAO funding and maintaining transparency through on-chain documentation, they provide free healthcare services to underserved communities.
See link for further details of this initiative: @hive.ghana/idhhbowu
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In Venezuela, groups have obtained funding for equipment, shows, and community-building efforts. They promote their activities through various channels, bringing attention to decentralised funding models.
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In parts of Cuba and Mexico, individuals create on-chain content to earn rewards, which they can convert into local currency or use to pay utility bills. This system is particularly impactful in regions with limited banking services or where remittances incur high fees and restrictions.
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By circumventing conventional financial gatekeepers, these users demonstrate how decentralised currencies can provide tangible benefits in areas with restrictive or expensive financial systems.
These examples illustrate how self-funded, reputation-based blockchain communities can achieve what traditional charities and governments often struggle with: direct, efficient delivery of aid, physical infrastructure and services. Whether providing clean water in Ghana, supporting community initiatives in Venezuela, or assisting families in Cuba and Mexico with utility payments, on-chain funding brings transparency and accountability.
By eliminating intermediaries and enabling communities to vote directly on proposals, these projects build lasting trust and deliver genuine impact. In a world where many lack basic infrastructure or face restrictive financial systems, decentralised initiatives offer a promising glimpse into the potential of blockchain governance and funding in the future.
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