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A prominent crypto industry creator is channeling his personal journey and using his platform for a meaningful mission: Raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through cryptocurrency donations and NFT sales. Pseudonymous influencer Leap’s upcoming initiative will debut with an art auction at Art Basel Miami on Friday afternoon, bringing together the worlds of blockchain and fine art to support life-saving research. It marks the culmination of months of personal and professional transformation, fueled by his determination to make the crypto space a force for good. In an exclusive interview with Decrypt, Leap shared that in a space often dominated by speculation and quick profits, he found himself an increasingly reluctant participant, yearning for a deeper sense of purpose. Leap was unsatisfied with how the Web3 space was going. “People were raising millions of dollars for questionable projects, and it felt so shallow,” he recalled. It’s finally the day! After many sleepless nights, it’s time for the auction. Super proud of my team for helping me put this together. I have many I want to thank, but I’ll save that post for later. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do. https://t.co/hsWMaadiyT — Leap (@leap_xyz) December 6, 2024 But it wasn’t until a personal tragedy struck that his path became clear. Earlier this year, his father was diagnosed with stage-4 prostate cancer. The diagnosis propelled Leap into a period of reflection. “When you’re faced with that kind of pain, it forces you to rethink everything,” he shared. “I’m not blaming anybody, but the constant reminder of the turmoil that my family is in is a good thing, because it lights a fire under my ass and makes me push harder and push my team harder.” Leap and his father, from left. Photo: Leap On his birthday, March 19, Leap…

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