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.
