For Christian digital artists looking for a platform that shares their values, LightDao offers a faith-driven NFT marketplace built on the Solana blockchain where art meets real-world impact.^1
Founded in 2022 by Jianbi (Jay) Chen — a missionary with WEC International UK — LightDao connects Christian creators directly with supporters who want their art purchases to fund charitable causes.^2 The platform supports initiatives spanning clean water, poverty relief, education, youth programs, and global missions.^1 Rather than being a simple NFT marketplace, LightDao positions itself as a bridge between blockchain technology and faith-based philanthropy.
Jay's vision grew out of his passion for digital missions and equipping young people for evangelism in emerging tech spaces. He leads Christians in Web3 UK and was invited to present at the Fourth Lausanne Congress in September 2024, speaking about Web3's potential as a new frontier for the Church's mission.^3
Notable- Incubated through FaithTech Labs as part of their Americas community, reaching the "Demonstrate" stage with real-world use^4
- Partnered with Christians in Web3 (CW3 Global), FaithTech, Blockchain for Good Alliance, Encode Club, and the Lausanne Movement^1
- Founder Jay Chen featured on Lausanne's "God on the Move" podcast discussing digital missions and Web3^3
- UK-based social enterprise with plans to transition to a full DAO structure^5
- Currently in beta development with an artist application process open for Christian creators^1
