How Blockchain is Powering Crisis-to-Cash Infrastructure

The video features a discussion on how the Stellar Development Foundation is utilizing blockchain to improve the efficiency and transparency of humanitarian aid distribution. Candice Kelly highlights partnerships with organizations like UNHCR and GIZ, which use Stellar’s blockchain for fast and direct payment delivery in crisis zones. The Stellar Disbursement Platform facilitates rapid disbursement of funds through digital wallets, bypassing the need for physical cash and reducing costs associated with intermediaries. Blockchain’s transparency reassures donors that their contributions reach the intended recipients, despite potential regulatory hurdles that may affect scalability. The conversation emphasizes the broader possibilities of blockchain in driving financial inclusion and anticipatory funding, potentially reshaping humanitarian and developmental finance over the next decade.