NBA merch designer turned to blockchain to help end world hunger
“We need to relate and provide products to future generations to continue to tackle the global hunger crisis but at the same time make the products engaging and interactive,” says Shawn Kurz. When he’s not designing merch for the NBA or supplying coffee for big retailers, Shawn Kurz is fighting world hunger with the help of blockchain technology. Motivated to mend the shortcomings of traditional charity systems, Kurz founded FoodChain Global (FCG), an organization that uses a blockchain-based ecosystem to support charitable initiatives targeting global hunger. Enlisting the help of Cody....
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