Millions of people still lack access to basic banking. Can blockchain change that? Point to a real solution—or propose your own—and show us how this tech could open doors for those left out of the financial system. Your story could win you a share of 15,000 USDT in the Spacecoin Writing Contest.
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How can blockchain help promote financial inclusion among unbanked populations?
1. Introduction
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- Who are the unbanked, and what are the common barriers they face?
- What is financial inclusion?
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2. Why Traditional Finance Falls Short
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- What makes it difficult or impossible for certain populations to access banks or financial services?
- Are there specific geographic, political, or economic reasons?
- Consider using stats or a short story/example to pass your point across.
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3. Benefits of Blockchain for the Unbanked
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- Explain how blockchain technology could remove some of the barriers mentioned above.
- What qualities make it a viable alternative?
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4. Real-World Projects Making a Difference
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- Name one or two blockchain-based projects or platforms already working to solve this problem.
- What do they do? Who are they helping? How are they different from traditional solutions?
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5. Challenges and Solutions
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- What hurdles still stand in the way of mass adoption for the unbanked?
- How might these be solved?
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5. Conclusion
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- What would success look like at scale? n How can blockchain evolve to better support financial inclusion? n What should builders, policymakers, or everyday users keep in mind?
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Ready to Get Started?
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Start a draft or use this template to enter!
Round 2 is now open and accepting submissions until July 7, 2025.
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If you’d like to participate in the Spacecoin Writing Contest but feel this template isn’t right for you, feel free to explore any of the other contest tags:
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