[{"name":"json","type":"string","signature":"string json","value":{"name":"json","type":"string","value":"{\"title\":\"GreenPill TO (Toronto, Ontario)\",\"description\":\"GreenPill TO is a new, emerging and already a dynamic initiative based in Toronto. We are starting this community with an aim at fostering a resilient and inclusive local economy through innovative technology and community engagement. Our primary focus is on creating a local circular economy that emphasizes gifting, donations, and tipping, with a particular emphasis on supporting panhandlers and vulnerable populations. By leveraging blockchain technology and digital platforms, GreenPill TO strives to make financial transactions more accessible and impactful for everyone in the community - regardless of their prior knowledge of crypto and with no need to learn anything about blockchain unless they want to.\",\"problem\":\"Panhandlers, low wage workers and other vulnerable groups in Toronto are increasingly struggling as society moves away from physical currency. The decline in cash transactions means fewer people have coins or small bills readily available to give to those in need. This shift has created a significant gap in support for individuals who rely on these small but crucial donations for their day-to-day survival. We think that building a local and circular community currency with built-in charitable component can be a part in solving this problem.\\n\\nIn addition, the broader world of cryptocurrency faces significant challenges. Many people associate crypto with scams, rug pulls, and fraudulent schemes, which has tarnished its reputation. Despite this, there remains a substantial community of individuals who see the potential of blockchain technology to drive positive social change. However, these well-meaning individuals often lack a safe, trustworthy space to collaborate and develop their ideas. GreenPill TO seeks to fill this void by providing a reliable community and platform where ethical and impactful projects can thrive.\",\"solution\":\"GreenPill TO addresses these problems by providing a community for value-aligned people. We help by ideating, architecting and project-managing hackathon projects and BUIDLs - developing a suite of digital tools designed to facilitate easy and secure transactions. We currently have three daily check-in sessions, one for each of the three concurrent flagship projects: \\n- **Tipping & Panhandler App** that enables digital tipping and donations\\n- The **Toronto Coin**, a local cryptocurrency that encourages spending within the community. \\n- **ChainCrew**, a platform for \\\"web2 DAOs\\\", allowing anyone to create and set up their own \\\"Crew\\\" which can handle real money with \\n\\nThese tools ensure that people can still support panhandlers and local businesses, even without carrying physical cash. Additionally, our partnership with Toronto DAO and participation in hackathons like ETH Toronto help us continuously innovate and refine our solutions to better serve the community.\",\"missionSummary\":\"Our mission at GreenPill TO is to build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable local economy in Toronto. We aim to harness the power of technology to create financial tools that empower individuals, support local businesses, and foster a culture of giving and community support. Through our initiatives, we strive to turn the tide on economic disparity and ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age. GreenPill TO also endeavors to reclaim the positive potential of cryptocurrency, providing a safe haven for ethical innovators to connect, collaborate, and create solutions that benefit society as a whole.\",\"locationOfImpact\":\"Toronto, Ontario, Canada\",\"imageURL\":\"\",\"links\":[{\"type\":\"twitter\",\"url\":\"https://x.com/GreenPillTO\"},{\"type\":\"github\",\"url\":\"https://github.com/orgs/GreenPill-TO\"},{\"type\":\"discord\",\"url\":\"\"},{\"type\":\"website\",\"url\":\"https://greenpill.to/\"},{\"type\":\"linkedin\",\"url\":\"\"}],\"slug\":\"greenpill-to-toronto-ontario\",\"businessModel\":\" Non-profit community organization\",\"stageIn\":\"N/A\",\"raisedMoney\":\"$0\",\"pathToTake\":\"Want to grow through just grant funding\",\"type\":\"project-details\"}"}}]