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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @shibe 27 May 2023 \ on: Do you support open source projects? bitcoin
I've noticed a trend that a lot of FOSS developers seem to be against Bitcoin (usually due to its enviromental "impact"), and so they don't accept donations in BTC. Liberapay also doesn't seem to have any option for BTC donations.
A few years ago KDE received a large donation from the pineapple fund (for a few Bitcoin). Well a few years later when I had some spare coin I decided I would chip in too for one of my favorite projects.
Turns out KDE is no longer allowed to accept Bitcoin (or any other crypto for that matter). As a non-profit incorporated in Germany they're apparently not allowed to accept "speculative" assets. Such a shame
Interesting point. I myself rarely come across any FOSS developers not accepting Bitcoin. On the other hand, if it's a FOSS developer, that doesn't mean they understand even the basics of bitcoin) So I don't think some refuse to accept it as payment.
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