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Title: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: ABCbits on September 19, 2024, 12:35:35 PM
Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects

The Human Rights Foundation has revealed its latest round of grants, totaling 10 Bitcoin with a value exceeding $590,000.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has awarded its latest round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, distributing 10 Bitcoin (approximately $590,000) to 20 global projects.

These grants focus on empowering people living under authoritarian regimes through Bitcoin education, conferences, decentralized mining efforts, and improved financial privacy for human rights organizations... Read more here (https://btctimes.com/human-rights-foundation-awards-10-bitcoin-to-20-global-projects/).



I'm not familiar with HRF, but it's good to see them make donation to all kinds of projects. One of receiver already confirm they received the donation on https://harbor.cash (https://harbor.cash). Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: bitterguy28 on September 19, 2024, 01:21:31 PM
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has awarded its latest round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, distributing 10 Bitcoin (approximately $590,000) to 20 global projects.

These grants focus on empowering people living under authoritarian regimes through Bitcoin education, conferences, decentralized mining efforts, and improved financial privacy for human rights organizations... Read more here (https://btctimes.com/human-rights-foundation-awards-10-bitcoin-to-20-global-projects/).
i was really glad they used bitcoin to donate to different causes but it made me pause and wonder why had they used bitcoin specifically? well almost all the projects they donated to have something to do with bitcoin, technology, digital wallet, encryption, decentralization and education

their donation of bitcoin i am sure has gotten a lot of attention even from those who are not really aware of bitcoin/crypto yet so i am glad that organization like this is contributing to many causes while also promoting bitcoin
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: NotATether on September 19, 2024, 02:25:52 PM
i was really glad they used bitcoin to donate to different causes but it made me pause and wonder why had they used bitcoin specifically? well almost all the projects they donated to have something to do with bitcoin, technology, digital wallet, encryption, decentralization and education

their donation of bitcoin i am sure has gotten a lot of attention even from those who are not really aware of bitcoin/crypto yet so i am glad that organization like this is contributing to many causes while also promoting bitcoin

Because it is easy to get the money to everyone in bitcoin without the government stepping in and freezing people's assets.

Think about it. If you received one of these grants, and you are already a hated person by your government, then you trying to make something like this and getting funding for it will naturally raise alarm bells and they could try to censor it, but that is impossible with cryptocurrency.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: TomPluz on September 20, 2024, 06:20:53 AM


I am aware that there are many groups with money promoting human rights all over the world but this is my first time to read on the works of The Human Rights Foundation with its Bitcoin Development Fund which is essentially funding many projects related to Bitcoin and how people can have access to its benefits away from the prying eyes of the government...and even more. I am sure this is an organization and a project that is really worth supporting with...using our Bitcoin for the benefit of humanity especially the less privileged and oppressed people all over the world.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: ABCbits on September 20, 2024, 11:11:05 AM
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has awarded its latest round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, distributing 10 Bitcoin (approximately $590,000) to 20 global projects.

These grants focus on empowering people living under authoritarian regimes through Bitcoin education, conferences, decentralized mining efforts, and improved financial privacy for human rights organizations... Read more here (https://btctimes.com/human-rights-foundation-awards-10-bitcoin-to-20-global-projects/).
i was really glad they used bitcoin to donate to different causes but it made me pause and wonder why had they used bitcoin specifically? well almost all the projects they donated to have something to do with bitcoin, technology, digital wallet, encryption, decentralization and education

This award is is part of their Bitcoin Development Fund grants. So it would look weird if they choose to send fiat or altcoin rather than Bitcoin.

their donation of bitcoin i am sure has gotten a lot of attention even from those who are not really aware of bitcoin/crypto yet so i am glad that organization like this is contributing to many causes while also promoting bitcoin

That would be great. Although from quick search, website which report this awards mostly are cryptocurrency website, followed by website about technology.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: NotATether on September 20, 2024, 03:37:41 PM
This award is is part of their Bitcoin Development Fund grants. So it would look weird if they choose to send fiat or altcoin rather than Bitcoin.

Let's be honest here - Bitcoin is the best way to break out of authoritarian regimes followed by Monero.

I don't think you could even organize a fundraiser for that in other crypto currencies.

That would be great. Although from quick search, website which report this awards mostly are cryptocurrency website, followed by website about technology.

You are forgetting, the websites which report about human rights.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: Tribalchief on September 20, 2024, 09:36:07 PM
I'm really happy to hear this. Making donations via Bitcoin is not just a way of creating awareness, but to also encourage the use of Bitcoin transactions across boarders and regions, thereby breaking the barrier that tends to limit the transaction of money from one person to another across different nations.

I am aware that there are many groups with money promoting human rights all over the world but this is my first time to read on the works of The Human Rights Foundation with its Bitcoin Development Fund which is essentially funding many projects related to Bitcoin and how people can have access to its benefits away from the prying eyes of the government...and even more. I am sure this is an organization and a project that is really worth supporting with...using our Bitcoin for the benefit of humanity especially the less privileged and oppressed people all over the world.

This is actually my first time of hearing about it too. It's obvious that the  human right foundation understands how the monetary system works in so many countries all over the world, which is why they felt it would be ideal to get Bitcoin instead.
Title: Re: Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
Post by: ABCbits on September 21, 2024, 10:07:15 AM
This award is is part of their Bitcoin Development Fund grants. So it would look weird if they choose to send fiat or altcoin rather than Bitcoin.

Let's be honest here - Bitcoin is the best way to break out of authoritarian regimes followed by Monero.

I don't think you could even organize a fundraiser for that in other crypto currencies.

I agree and FYI i've read your earlier reply. I just mentioned more basic reasoning.

That would be great. Although from quick search, website which report this awards mostly are cryptocurrency website, followed by website about technology.
You are forgetting, the websites which report about human rights.

Those website probably report this grant, but i didn't find it from quick google search. Maybe i missed it or have low position on the search result.