Human Rights Foundation Donates 1 Billion Satoshis To Fund Bitcoin Development

The Human Rights Corporation (HRF) has announced a new round of grants from Bitcoin Development FundDistributing 1 billion satushes (10 BTC) to more than 20 projects worldwide. Grants aim to support open source bitcoin development, decentralized suitability, privacy tools, and educational initiatives for individuals who live under authoritarian systems, with a focus on Latin America, Africa and Asia.

The last group includes various projects that enhance Bitcoin as a financial empowerment and human rights tool.

NetBlocksDigital Rights Control Organization, monitoring and reports on the closure of the Internet in actual time. These authoritarian systems often use closure to suppress protests, oppose the suffocating, and restrict access to financial tools. HRF support will enhance NetBlocks capabilities, documentation and research to enhance the Internet and financial money.

Toll StreetIt is a project developed by ISP C03rad0R, which transforms the regular guidance devices of WiFi into decentralized Internet service providers using Bitcoin and ECash. The network tool allows an equivalent to a counterpart to users bypassing the central Internet service providers, providing an alternative to access to the internet that is controlled by the country. By financing HRF, Tollgate will continue to provide its mission of building an control -resistant internet that enables individuals to communicate freely.

Vinteum It is the Bitcoin Research and Development Center Non -profit based in Latin America. It focuses on training and financing from developers to contribute to Bitcoin Protocol and Ecological System. With the support of HRF, Vinteum plans to expand its educational programs for developers and sponsoring shareholders, and to enhance the Bitcoin Development Society in Latin America, which helps the region to build financial alternatives to fragile FIAT systems.

BTCPAY Service It is an open source bitcoin pushing processor that hosts self -allows individuals and institutions to accept bitcoin without relying on third parties. This is very important in the systems where payment processors are armed to silence NGOs and activists. The HRF grant will help expand the BTCPAY access, improving use of use, and increasing global access to censorship payments.

Institute of Africa Bitcoin (ABI), with the support of Rwandian activist Anna KaeimbaThe gap between the adoption of bitcoin and politics in Africa. ABI is conducting research and providing policy recommendations to enhance financial independence. With HRF support, ABI will enhance financial autonomy and enhance the role of Bitcoin Karkan for Economic Freedom

Bitcoin Core (GuI) – The operation of the full Bitcoin knot is the cornerstone of financial sovereignty, but the technical interface can be an obstacle. Bitcoin-Core/Gui-QmlA project supported by the developer Go queIt updates the Bitcoin Core interface to make it easier, especially for mobile phone users. HRF financing will support the continuous development to reduce the entry barrier for the node in the world.

RKRUX It is a Bitcoin Core shareholder who focuses on reviewing code, errors testing, and improving documents. Its contributions help maintain bitcoin elasticity. The HRF RKRUX grant will allow its work, ensuring that the Bitcoin network is still strong, safe and controlling for users all over the world.

Elsat It is a developer that contributes to the Nostr ecosystem, including projects such as Givingand NoseAnd Zap.store. These tools provide no central correspondence, improve the applications of the application of the application, and convert software from counterpart to counterparts. The HRF grant will support continuous development aimed at enhancing freedom of expression and financial independence for users under authoritarian regulations.

The relay processorWhich was established by the developer J monkey codeSimplify the process of preparing NSTR. These facilities are necessary to communicate with the Nostr protocol. The tool allows non -technical users to run their own servers, which contributes to a more flexible and controlled communication structure. The HRF grant will develop and publish this tool.

Arise It is a support initiative that was established by the Bitcoin Core Amiti Uttarwar developer and the operating architect Anna. It provides psychological and social support for open developers who build freedom technology. By addressing fatigue and isolation among shareholders, Waye enhances the human basis for the ecological system. HRF Waye financing will help expand its arrival, especially for developers from the global south.

Hashoul It is a self -hosting mining gathering that was developed by Vnprrc Which supports decentralization in bitcoin mining. Instead of relying on central entities, mining workers are rewarded with ECash symbols, which provides special and special batches. HRF’s support will increase the development of Hashpool and enhance a more distributed and controlled mining scene.

Cashu Kvac It is a Cashu protocol, an ECash Chaumian system that provides a very strong financial privacy. It was developed by LollerfirstThis improvement enhances privacy by reducing data storage and hiding the amount of treatment. The HRF grant will support more development and enhance the protection of financial privacy for weak users.

Self -friction research: Brandon Black (Redden) is conducting research on the challenges of self -need for bitcoin users in authoritarian systems. The results of a new tools and education will make it easier to use Bitcoin easily easier. The HRF grant will fund this research and develop educational resources.

Stable channels It is a project before Tony Claus This provides network balances to the network, which helps users avoid bitcoin fluctuations while maintaining full nursery. With the support of HRF, the project will expand its integration and communication operations with the user, allowing individuals to deal freely without relying on the central exporters of Stablecoin.

BitsaccoI put before YesIt is a Fedimint platform that updates the Sacco’s Sacco model (savings and credit cooperation) using Bitcoin and Fedimints. Community financial groups are allowed to work independently of banks. The HRF grant will finance the development and training of Bitsacco and local publishing.

NucleusFounded by the Kenyan teacher Felix speaksBitcoin’s practical education provides workshops, meetings and digital content. It focuses on self -need, lightning of lightning, and running of the knot. HRF support for Core will allow its access to Kenya and outside.

Bitcoin childrenFounded before Naomi and OmboyIt treats infants and financial illiteracy through a unique program that combines bitcoin support and education. Mothers receive weekly bitcoin salaries and training to achieve long -term financial security. HRF financing will expand the program access to more needy families.

East Asia Bitcoin, developer of the industrial disciples program: Led by Calvin KimThis program is trained by Korean and Japanese developers in the development of open source bitcoin. The trainees gain practical experience and contribute to major projects. HRF support will expand access and guidance opportunities, which helps to bridge the regional talent gap and support banking from authoritarian governments.

Bitcoin Week in Talentland 2025In Talentland, the largest technical conference in Latin America, Bitco Week will present thousands of those present to Bitcoin through workshops and hacking. I organized it Super Testnet The Bitcoin and Lightning Guadalajara community, the initiative highlights the role of Bitcoin in financial empowerment. The HRF grant will help expand the program.

Play Bitcoin Live Action’s Base58 (LARP), which you created Add Neigo David Rodriguez provides an overwhelming educational experience where participants mimic bitcoin network. Through acting transactions and knots, learners acquire a deeper understanding of Bitcoin. HRF’s support will finance the training of facilitators and global expansion, especially in the disadvantaged areas.

Btcenespañol It is a leading source of bitcoin teaching in Spanish. In order to reach more than a million learners and train 100 trainers, the platform is expanding throughout South America. The HRF grant will support teachers’ training, the development of the course, and communicate in the areas affected by power.

Increase the adoption of non -profit bitcoin: a researcher Daniel Patten It is studying how non -profit organizations can use Bitcoin to overcome financial oversight. Its project provides visions based on data and practical directives of NGOs that operate in hostile environments. With HRF financing, the initiative will support NGOs that adopt Bitcoin in areas where traditional banking services are at risk.

Bitcoin for good, led by the activist Hadi MasiaIt provides practical training for non -profit organizations on how to accept Bitcoin. The goal is to enable NGOs to overcome financial restrictions and maintain independence. HRF will finance workshops, technical assistance and support organizational integration.

Since its launch in 2020, HRF Bitcoin Development Fund He distributed more than $ 7.8 million in BTC to 284 projects in 62 countries. The next round of grants will be announced at the seventeenth annual Oslo Freedom Forum, which is held 26-28 May 2025, in Oslo, Norway.

Hrf It is a non -profit party organization 501 (c) (3) that strengthens and protects human rights worldwide, with a focus on closed societies. HRF continues to raise support to the Bitcoin Development Fund, and those interested can find more information on how to donate here. Grant Support requests can be submitted by HRF here.