The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) recently granted 800 million satoshis (8 BTC), valued at over $874,000, to 22 Bitcoin and freedom projects globally.
The grants focus on open-source development, educational initiatives, Bitcoin mining decentralization, and privacy tools for human rights advocates in authoritarian regimes.
Recipients include projects like Mostro, SudaBit, Stringer News, Prices Today, and initiatives like Instamouse for Bitcoin and Lightning, Seedsigner, and Spacebear’s Contributions to Payjoin.
Other projects supported include Padawan Wallet, Brink, Coin Center, Bitcoin Design Foundation, EmberOne, and initiatives like Entropy Bitcoin Education and Satoshi Sister Circle.
The grants aim to promote financial freedom, privacy, accessibility, and inclusivity within the Bitcoin ecosystem, particularly in regions facing economic crises and political repression.
Bitcoin Magazine mentions the importance of ongoing support for Bitcoin development to maintain innovation, security, and decentralization of the network.
The HRF continues to invite interested donors to contribute to the Bitcoin Development Fund, which has supported various critical projects worldwide since its inception in 2020.
Applications for grant support from the HRF are open for organizations and projects aligned with promoting human rights and freedom globally.