Marek Olszewski of Celo Wins Cryptie for Social Impact at Crypties Awards

• Marek Olszewski of Celo accepted the Cryptie for Social Impact Award at the inaugural Crypties Awards from Decrypt Studios in Miami on November 30.
• Other nominees for the award were Ukraine DAO, Dream DAO, Proof of Protest, and Digital Diaspora.
• The Crypties is an annual awards show hosted by Decrypt Media that recognizes outstanding achievements in the world of cryptocurrency.

On November 30, the inaugural Crypties Awards took place in Miami at Decrypt Studios, a gathering that recognized outstanding achievement in the world of cryptocurrency. During the show, Marek Olszewski of Celo was presented the Cryptie for Social Impact Award by presenter Dan Roberts of Decrypt Media.

The Social Impact Award recognizes a company or organization that has made an impact on society by using cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. Olszewski accepted the award on behalf of Celo, a blockchain platform that aims to improve financial inclusion and access to financial services for people in developing countries.

The other nominees in the Social Impact Award category included Ukraine DAO, Dream DAO, Proof of Protest, and Digital Diaspora. Ukraine DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that provides information and resources to people in Ukraine. Dream DAO is a blockchain-based platform that helps immigrants in the U.S. send money home to their family in other countries. Proof of Protest is a platform that seeks to promote social change and civic engagement by empowering people to document and take part in protests. Finally, Digital Diaspora is a blockchain-based project that enables people to store and share their personal data securely and anonymously.

The Crypties is an annual awards show hosted by Decrypt Media that celebrates and recognizes innovation in the world of cryptocurrency. The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts and encompass a wide range of categories, from technical development to social impact. This year’s awards were the first in a series of annual events that will recognize high achievers in the world of cryptocurrency.

The Social Impact Award is one of many awards given out at the Crypties, and it serves to highlight the potential of blockchain technology to make a positive impact on the world. It is a testament to the progress made by companies and organizations in the cryptocurrency space and their commitment to improving lives around the world.