Charity & Impact Crypto Projects We Track
This page expands on the "Rankings" section from the homepage and gives more context on a few example projects and impact themes. Inclusion does not mean endorsement. Information is based on public, historical reports and may change over time.
How to read these categories
The projects and themes listed here are grouped loosely by:
- Impact area (animal welfare, public goods, etc.)
- How donations or funding flows are structured
- Whether any on-chain elements or public reports exist
We do not assign scores, ratings, or price targets. Instead, we highlight patterns, structures, and examples that may be useful for people researching charity or impact-related crypto activity.
Example: Animal welfare tokens
Pawthereum is frequently cited as a token that aims to direct funds to animal shelters and rescues. Community materials and past grant announcements describe donations to a variety of organizations around the world, with an emphasis on no-kill shelters and emergency support.
People researching animal-themed projects often look at:
- Historic donation announcements and follow-up reports.
- Publicly shared wallet addresses linked to campaigns.
- Whether shelters publicly acknowledge partnerships.
Example: Public goods and open-source funding
Gitcoin Grants rounds have routed substantial funding to open-source developers and public goods projects across the ecosystem. Matching pools and community contributions are typically visible through dashboards and funding summaries.
People exploring this space often review:
- Historic grant rounds and their matching partners.
- The types of projects that receive recurring support.
- Any published reports on impact and outcomes.
Example: Exchange-linked philanthropy
Binance Charity is often referenced as an example of how large platforms experiment with on-chain philanthropy and campaign-based giving. Campaign pages typically outline causes, target amounts, and reported distributions.
Readers who want more detail can see our educational overview: Binance Charity guide.
Example for educational contextWatchlist: Emerging and experimental projects
Beyond established names, there is a long tail of experimental tokens and protocols that reference charity, impact, or public goods. Many of these are highly speculative and short-lived.
When people look at such projects, they sometimes ask:
- Is there a clear statement of the intended impact?
- Are donation or treasury wallets visible and consistent?
- Have any concrete donations or grants actually been made?
- What portion of the token's activity is truly impact-focused vs. marketing language?
Over time, we may add more examples or case studies as documentation and transparency improve.