World Ethical Data Foundation (WEDF)
Tackling the ethical and practical issues of data and emerging tech
The World Ethical Data Foundation is an independent non-profit working on the ethical and practical issues of data, emerging technologies, and their impact on societies worldwide. They bring together diverse global communities — developers, policymakers, civil society, and international organizations — to build consensus and create solutions at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human rights. In the web3 space, their work on data governance and ethical AI standards is critical as protocols increasingly integrate AI and handle sensitive user data.
Mission
To enable collaboration, build consensus, and create solutions that tackle the ethical and practical challenges of data and emerging technologies. We work across the public and private sectors to ensure technology serves humanity's interests.
Why This Matters
As AI and data technologies reshape every aspect of the web3 ecosystem — from on-chain analytics to automated trading to protocol governance — we need independent voices ensuring these tools serve everyone. WEDF provides the frameworks, research, and community spaces where these critical conversations happen. Without organizations like WEDF, the ethical dimension of technology development defaults to market forces alone.
How to Support
Financial Support
Support the foundation
Financial contributions help sustain WEDF's forums, live events, the Open Standard framework, and the Ethics and Rights Architecture (ERA) project.
Learn moreContribute Your Skills & Time
Join the forum
WEDF runs a free, privacy-respecting forum for the international community. Join developers, thinkers, artists, and policymakers in discussions about ethical technology.
Learn moreBecome an ambassador
The WEDF Ambassadorship Programme reaches underserved audiences with reliable information on the ethical development and application of technology.
Learn moreContribute to the Open Standard
Help develop the WEDF Open Standard — a dynamic framework guiding developers, users, and stakeholders with concrete steps for ethical AI development.