Human Rights Foundation Awards $500K in Grants to Bitcoin Projects

The Human Rights Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 14 Bitcoin projects focusing on education, the Lightning Network, and decentralized communications.
Human Rights Foundation Awards $500K in Grants to Bitcoin Projects
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Key Takeaways

  • HRF awards $500K in grants to 14 Bitcoin projects focusing on education, Lightning Network, and decentralized communications.
  • The projects aim to make Bitcoin more accessible and secure, especially in regions with challenging political and economic environments.
  • HRF believes these initiatives are crucial for promoting financial freedom and human rights worldwide.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, with a total of $500,000 is being distributed to 14 projects worldwide.

These projects aim to enhance global education, Lightning Network development, and decentralized communications.

Among the recipients are:

Development

  • A USD E-Cash for Bitcoin, which is developing a USD-based e-cash system.
  • BTCPay Server is receiving funds for UI/UX improvements and feature enhancements.
  • LNbits aims to decentralize custodianship with its multi-user Lightning Network system.
  • In terms of security, a grant will go to Bitcoin Core Developer Pablo Martin’s for his ongoing contributions to security.
  • The BOB Builders Residency Program in Thailand will use the grant for its focus on reinforcing Bitcoin’s decentralization.

Education & Design

  • The Bitcoin Innovation Hub in Uganda is promoting socioeconomic transformation among refugees and asylum seekers.
  • BITCOIN DADA in Kenya is empowering African women through financial education.
  • The Bitcoin Design Foundation is working on resources for Bitcoin designers and developers.

Conferences & Meetups

  • The Bitcoin Policy Summit 2024 will bring together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss Bitcoin’s potential.
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