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At a time when diversity initiatives are coming under more scrutiny, World of Women (WoW) has commissioned artist Sara Baumann to start a portrait series that champions women builders in Web3. The NFT collection, which is minted on the Etherlink-Tezos blockchain L2, highlights the importance of four trailblazing women pioneers in establishing new ground in decentralized technology by portraying them as Western frontier icons. Sara Baumann stated: “These portraits capture more than likeness – they tell the story of women who refuse to wait for permission to build the future. By reimagining tech leaders as frontier pioneers, we’re making visible the courage it takes to create in spaces where you’re often the only woman in the room.” Tina He (Base), Winny.eth (Chipped), Evin McMullen (Privado ID), and Jill Gunter (Espresso Systems) are featured in the initial series. These leaders reflect a new generation of entrepreneurs forging their own routes to success in a field where women make up just 7% of founders and none have raised more than $100 million. Taisia Antonova, WoW CEO stated: “Launching this initiative is a clear statement that we won’t back down from supporting women builders. This isn’t just about art – it’s about directing capital and opportunities to founders who’ve been systematically overlooked. When women represent only 15% of investment teams and raise four times less capital than men, we have to create new funding pathways.” The portraits are available for free on Etherlink, eliminating financial obstacles to participation. This is a purposeful decision that aligns with WoW’s goal of economic inclusiveness and simplifies the onboarding process, which keeps women who are interested in cryptocurrency from joining the chain. The project expands upon the existing ecosystem of WoW. While WoW has already deployed $3 million to nonprofits and helped more than 500 artists, this portrait series broadens their influence by honoring the builders who…

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Filed under: News - @ February 18, 2025 9:24 pm