The world of cryptocurrencies mirrors the timeless words of Charles Dickens—a blend of hope and despair, light and darkness. For visionary donors in 2018, it was a "season of light," where crypto philanthropy transformed lives. Now, three generous supporters are amplifying that impact by matching cryptocurrency donations 3-to-1 (up to $25,000) to the Internet Archive. Here’s how you can quadruple your contribution to preserve free knowledge and privacy online.
Why Crypto Philanthropy Matters
1. Historic Crypto Donations
- Ripple’s Chris Larsen: Donated $29M in XRP to fund classroom projects via DonorsChoose.
- Vitalik Buterin & OmiseGO: Sent $1M in crypto to aid Ugandan refugees.
- The Pineapple Fund: Distributed 5,104 BTC to 60 charities, including the Internet Archive, with the message: "Support what you aspire our world to be."
2. The Internet Archive’s Crypto Legacy
- Early Adopter: Embraced Bitcoin since 2011—hosted the first honor-system Bitcoin ATM and partnered with local businesses like Sake Zone to accept BTC.
- Innovator: Launched a Bitcoin-to-cash converter and crypto-powered swag store.
- Pioneer: Paid employees in BTC, endorsed by a young Vitalik Buterin in a 2013 Bitcoin Magazine op-ed.
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How Your Matched Donation Helps
1. Preserving Digital Knowledge
- Funds go toward maintaining archive.org, ensuring free, private access to books, films, and software.
2. Advancing Web3 Values
- Supports decentralized web experiments and crypto-friendly initiatives.
3. Transparency
- All donations are publicly trackable on the blockchain.
FAQs: Crypto Donations Explained
Q: Which cryptocurrencies are accepted?
A: Dozens of altcoins via Changelly, including BTC, ETH, and XRP.
Q: How does the 3-to-1 match work?
A: For every $1 in crypto you donate, three donors collectively add $3—up to $25,000 total.
Q: Is there a deadline?
A: Yes! Donations must be made by December 31, 2018, to qualify.
Q: How will my donation be used?
A: It supports the Internet Archive’s mission—no ads, no paywalls, just open knowledge.
Act Now: Quadruple Your Impact
With $460,000 left to reach our year-end goal, your matched crypto donation can tip the scales.
👉 Donate Crypto Today and help build a "better future on the net"—just as Vitalik envisioned.