Topic: How to build a reliable BTC Charity Platform? (Read 1044 times)
it's a pity that he doesn't understand bitcoin...
If only he pastes an address...
I think bitcoin is ideal for charity. But there're many predicaments.
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
You could always GPG-sign the address. Also, you could redirect any givers to the official website, and not sending BTC to random adresses posted on forums and so on.
GPG-signed address! nice solution.
Then any potential giver could verify it against a pubkey that is published on your webpage. If you get people to do that would be another battle though. But I would guess anybody caring enough about the charity would take steps to ensure the funds went to the right place.
I think bitcoin is ideal for charity. But there're many predicaments.
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
You could always GPG-sign the address. Also, you could redirect any givers to the official website, and not sending BTC to random adresses posted on forums and so on.
GPG-signed address! nice solution.
I think bitcoin is ideal for charity. But there're many predicaments.
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
You could always GPG-sign the address. Also, you could redirect any givers to the official website, and not sending BTC to random adresses posted on forums and so on.
first of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
second of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
second of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
The dilemma is that if you're in China, you can hardly get registered as a charity with the government.
first of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
second of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
thirdly. show exactly how the money will be used wisely EG having a photo gallary of you personally handing out bottles of water/food/clothing/blankets to those affected
fourthly. see the funds roll in as those, like me that do have a heart donate a lot when they see the money being used wisely. but big donators don't just throw money at every hand that comes begging, just because they ask for it.
the things i look for are:
1. for a long term charity : registration numbers
2. for short term disaster relief: plan of how the funds wil be converted to local currency, then how the local currency will be used. and preferably if its a local disaster relief. someone that actually lives in the area to be hands on in the project and not just a middle man taking a cut on the income.
second of all. get yourself registered as a charity with your government then people may start seeing you as legit.
thirdly. show exactly how the money will be used wisely EG having a photo gallary of you personally handing out bottles of water/food/clothing/blankets to those affected
fourthly. see the funds roll in as those, like me that do have a heart donate a lot when they see the money being used wisely. but big donators don't just throw money at every hand that comes begging, just because they ask for it.
the things i look for are:
1. for a long term charity : registration numbers
2. for short term disaster relief: plan of how the funds wil be converted to local currency, then how the local currency will be used. and preferably if its a local disaster relief. someone that actually lives in the area to be hands on in the project and not just a middle man taking a cut on the income.
I think bitcoin is ideal for charity. But there're many predicaments.
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
Secondly, in most cases, charity fund has to be exchanged into a specific currency (other than virtual currency such as BTC or LR) to put into use. How to determine the exchange rate?
Thirdly, what should be the criterion to verify a charity not a scam?
Any suggestions? please help me.
First of all, how to prevent others modify bitcoin receiving address when reposting? (it happened when I called for "help lushan donation" https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/help-lushan-first-public-bitcoin-donation-in-china-for-lushan-earthquake-181336 )
Secondly, in most cases, charity fund has to be exchanged into a specific currency (other than virtual currency such as BTC or LR) to put into use. How to determine the exchange rate?
Thirdly, what should be the criterion to verify a charity not a scam?
Any suggestions? please help me.
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