For Christian digital artists seeking a values-aligned marketplace, LightDao is a faith-driven NFT platform on the Solana blockchain where art purchases fund real-world charitable causes — clean water, poverty relief, education, youth programs, and global missions.^1
Founded in 2022 by Jianbi (Jay) Chen — a WEC International UK missionary and leader of Christians in Web3 UK — LightDao exists to connect Christian creators with supporters who want their digital art transactions to advance Kingdom work. The platform lowers the barrier for faith communities entering Web3 by guiding artists and charities step-by-step through NFT creation.^1
Jay's passion for digital missions led him to present at the Fourth Lausanne Congress in September 2024, where he spoke on Web3 as a new frontier for the Church's mission.^2 He also leads the Bitcoin Angels project and is a ForbesWeb3 Legacy Member, bridging faith and ethical blockchain initiatives.^3
Notable- Reached internal testing stage in April 2026, actively recruiting 5–10 founding Christian artists via X (no crypto experience required).^4
- Partnered with Christians in Web3 (CW3 Global), FaithTech, Blockchain for Good Alliance, Encode Club, and the Lausanne Movement.^1
- Listed on Stewardship UK as a missionary partner, enabling tax-efficient giving to support Jay's digital missions work.^5
- Featured on the Tech for Jesus directory as a blockchain tool for Christian creators.^6
- UK-based social enterprise with plans to transition to a full DAO structure.^3
- Active in the global Christian Web3 community — prayed for the CW3 All Generations 2025 Global Summit in Singapore (Sept 30, 2025)^7 and had a presence at Zebu Live in London (Oct 21–22, 2025).^4
