Bitcoin as a medium for donations

[bitzizzix]

Lightning network technology that enables instant processing of bitcoin transactions, blockchain transactions are faster and more efficient than traditional banking systems which can take days to process.
and the biggest benefit is being able to receive donations from all over the world directly without any third party involvement and also very transparent.
there is no denying that there are still many donations using fiat that are still dishonest, and donations using bitcoin are the best way to get away from fiat and will in every way be an illustration that bitcoin is good.
and i indirectly donate in some places in my area even though i have to convert it to fiat but it's thanks to bitcoin.

[icopress]

How did you get people to trust you in the first place so that people make donations without fearing any scheme? I have no idea how you pulled that out! Is that because you're a well known forum contributor alone?

In fact, a green rating doesn't mean much to me in the current realities, since most users submit green tags for no reason.

Therefore, I think that the matter is in a personal relationship ... After all, most of my friends at the forum have been engaged in business with me for many years and know exactly who I am. In addition, on one of the first days of the war, one well-known forum regular asked me to pay attention to the current situation, so I'm here, so I'm doing what I have to do and not what I want.

This is more a generic question but I'm still not sure about the answer. So, you get donations in an address. Then, in order to make those donations actually valuable, you have to sell those Bitcoins for fiat so that you guys can purchase stuff locally. Is it like that that it works? Or what is the process?

Since the beginning of hostilities, the only possible way for me to exchange bitcoins for hryvnias was primitive exchangers, a list of which can be found on BestChange (terribly unprofitable commissions but there's nothing to be done). I think it is quite possible to exchange any commodity for bitcoins, but you must completely trust the person, otherwise you will learn in practice what a “wrench attack” is. And believe me, when I say this, I am not exaggerating at all, because, as sad as it may sound, at the moment there are enough psychopaths and alcoholics in my country who have been given weapons (a problem that I am sure the government will solve immediately after the end of the war).

[gunhell16]

1miau, Thanks for the mention... in fact the situation has improved significantly since the line of contact has moved 80 kilometers away from my city. In addition, you cited only routine tasks as an example. If someone has a desire, then in the thread there are links to other photographic materials (including those that I published reluctantly). I'll be doing another update soon as well, which means I'm still busy with it...as I don't have much choice.

All Peaceful sky above your head.

Honestly when I read and saw this link https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5387774.0, I found out how busy you are just to help the place where you are and your heart @icopress I discovered how you are working to help those affected in Ukraine. I'll just wait until next week so that I can also donate through this program that you are currently doing to the poor people affected by the war between Ukraine and Russia. It may be a small amount that I will donate but I hope it will also help to use even though I am only an Asian citizen but through Bitcoin donation I will be able to send my help that comes from my heart. God bless you Sir

[Marvell1]

Bitcoin is an asset, it is a currency, so it is the perfect means of donation. What I like most about bitcoin is that it can help us call for donations from all over the world, and supporting bitcoin donations won't be as cumbersome and complicated as how the banking system works and we won't have to fear that our donation will be gutted by any middlemen.

In case of those who want to support a donation but do not want to reveal their identity and make their donation public, bitcoin is the best choice.

[Fernando Gomez]

Bitcoin donations are almost saving Ukraine. Lightning network has made the transactions really easy and fast. Whereas if the same transaction of fiat has to take plans ity might even take days.

[gunhell16]

Bitcoin is an asset, it is a currency, so it is the perfect means of donation. What I like most about bitcoin is that it can help us call for donations from all over the world, and supporting bitcoin donations won't be as cumbersome and complicated as how the banking system works and we won't have to fear that our donation will be gutted by any middlemen.

In case of those who want to support a donation but do not want to reveal their identity and make their donation public, bitcoin is the best choice.

You're right about that folks, What's even better about Bitcoin donation, any race in the world can donate to people in need as long as the address to which bitcoin is sent to a good person and has a pure desire to help others. really, and when that can be said if the donation that anyone will give is not wasted, I'm sure there is.

[ireor]

Definitely, I agree with you Bitcoin is a better option when it comes to donation than cash because of its nature of transaction, a transparent and decentralized way of sending money, the smoothness to send the money without the fear of linking cards when sending via fiat currency (which can be later hacked) etc. , I guess Bitcoin will soon be utilized for more greater causes

[Toni Ross]

Indeed! Bitcoin has become a very popular way of making donations. And Lightning networks have worked as a catalyst in the process.

[Isoprofit]

Bitcoin is surely a great asset to donate. But what should matter is whether the person to whom you are donating the bitcoin will be able to make the right use of it or not. If not, it will be useless. Otherwise, there is no denying the fact that bitcoin transactions are super quick and can help anyone in real-time.

[LeGaulois]

Then what? The same can be argued when you make a donation in fiat and even in toilet paper. No matter what currency is involved, the right way to use it is always up for debate.
You can surf the web and you will find some scandals about reputable organizations. Or stories about donations that were made through stolen credit cards. By the way, this case is not possible with Bitcoin (unless you hacked a wallet).

"bitcoin transactions are super quick and can help anyone in real-time."
Yes, that's right, but the banking system can be instant. Can bitcoin'stransactions be instant? Nope, so comparing the 'speed' is useless.
 Only the point you are missing is that those collecting donations in crypto still need the banking system to convert to fiat anyway. So the problem is the same if people/organizations have some difficulties accessing the banking system (sometimes just to open a bank accont). Or in Africa, you want to send a donation in crypto when most of the people don't have access to the internet, and even electricity

[kryptqnick]

If we're talking about the practical side of things, I do believe that Bitcoin is great for donations. The on-chain fees have been very reasonable for a while now, and donations usually don't have an urgency similar to that of paying in a coffee shop while there's a queue behind you, for example. It's also particularly convenient for international donations, and I've seen it with the case of Ukraine. If you're abroad and don't have a Ukrainian banking card, it can be tricky to send money because you usually need all sorts of details, and an international transfer can take whole day (or more if it's a Friday evening or during the weekend). With Bitcoin, it's super simple because there's just one thing (the address), and you just send the money there without entering any details about you or the receiver. As for the way of using the money, well, if you can't use BTC to buy things directly, you can sell it for fiat on a local exchange. And it's still easier this way than an international transfer (and also takes less time).

[Zlantann]

These projects are all clear proofs that Bitcoin can be used in multi-dimensional ways profitably. Using Bitcoin in war-torn areas where accesses to financial institutions are very limited or even non-existing is a pointer that Bitcoin is here to solve the financial challenges of humanity. Bitcoin privacy feature seems to agree with the teachings of my religion that advises believers to give secretly. @1miau, @derBowler, @icopress your selfless service is commendable. Selfless giving is reaching out to people that cannot return back your kind gestures and that is what you guys have done. All I can say is thank you and keep up the good works.

[qwertyup23]

How did you get people to trust you in the first place so that people make donations without fearing any scheme? I have no idea how you pulled that out! Is that because you're a well known forum contributor alone?

In fact, a green rating doesn't mean much to me in the current realities, since most users submit green tags for no reason.

Therefore, I think that the matter is in a personal relationship ... After all, most of my friends at the forum have been engaged in business with me for many years and know exactly who I am. In addition, on one of the first days of the war, one well-known forum regular asked me to pay attention to the current situation, so I'm here, so I'm doing what I have to do and not what I want.

I wholeheartedly agree with you, icopress.

Unfortunately, the majority of scammers in this forum are cloaked with green ratings as they take advantage of this position to misrepresent others. I remember, there was a situation where a famous local poster asked for a loan. His request was granted due to the green/positive ratings he accumulated overtime but he withdrew from the loan and leaving this forum again.

Positive and green ratings do not guarantee absolutely that your transaction with another person will be successful and safe. The only blanket of security that you can have is by checking if he/she has previously done multiple transactions involving the one that you are specifically asking for.

[Mia Chloe]

I have donated to all campaigns listed here and I’m in support of them.

@1miau I would like to make a translation of this post in my local board so I am requesting a slot.

[Razmirraz]

The use of Bitcoin not only provides benefits to individuals who invest in it, Bitcoin can also provide benefits to the wider community, especially those affected by natural disasters or victims of war. Raising donations using Bitcoin makes it easier for anyone who wants to donate, everyone in various parts of the world can make donations without having to convert to a certain currency to make a donation. The multifunctional nature of Bitcoin has changed people's views on doing things that fiat currency has not been able to do, Bitcoin technology will continue to develop because it always makes things easier for anyone who holds it.

[derBowler]

- Update -

Hello to all

I think it's really great that you still think of us and that we can continue to experience your support, respect

Thank you, thank you, thank you

The destruction in the Ukraine can hardly be put into words, what is shown here in the news doesn't even come close to what has really been destroyed on the ground. People are living in their bombed-out houses in rural areas, where there is no electricity, heating or running water, not to mention that the houses themselves are on the verge of collapse.
We spoke to some of them and they all unanimously said where should we go - this is our home, we bought the house and we can't afford anything new.
Dear community, we are really lucky that we are doing well, even if one or the other may not have an easy life, but we are still better off than the people living in the Ukraine. Despite the whole situation, the people there still help each other and everyone does what they can, they really give each other the shirt off their backs.
They are all the happier when we come by with our aid shipments and think of these people, they are happy about every little thing like a woollen blanket, gas cooker, water, hygiene articles, old clothes, toys for the children, medicines, baby food, candles and much more.

Our next transport will start again at Easter with lots of relief supplies of all kinds as well as lots of toys and sweets. Hundreds of Easter bags are currently being packed every day by various helpers in their free time for various children there.

We are in constant contact with the military and so we can plan all our aid shipments properly and also guarantee that it arrives where it is supposed to.
So far we have had no problems with our transports apart from a few minor issues, so a big thank you to everyone involved.

I can tell you that we should be aware and grateful that we were born and are allowed to live here in the western republic, somehow the world seems to be very inconsistent at the moment and nobody really knows how it will end.

So we are still here and will help the people in Ukraine as much as we can.

So I can only call on you once again to continue to support us so that we can continue to organise the aid transports.

Here is another campaign and collaboration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_rlrt0rnVQ

Music unites and is also the greatest thing that has been created in co-operation.

So as you can see it all has a meaning and purpose, we are proud of what has been created here

In this sense, thanks to all, stay healthy, if you have any questions, please contact me.

Please continue to support us, we are grateful for any support and the people of Ukraine are even more grateful

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Best regards
Tim

[1miau]

Your support to help Ukrainians in dire need is truly appreciated, derBowler. I'm sure your efforts are really providing basic help to these people and that's what's really important for them right now. It's a pity that Putin keeps attacking Ukraine and especially civilians and civilian insfrastructure. 
KUDOS to your and all of your fellow people helping to get aid into Ukraine to provide support to civilians.

Maybe we can get some more donations for you as I've recently donated my won prize of 13 mBTC from a giveaway, where I've won:

After winning first place here, I would like to donate my win to an Ukrainian aid campaign, organized by forum member @derBowler.

Hopefully there will be more donations coming in soon for you.

[Vincom]

I think it's really great that you still think of us and that we can continue to experience your support, respect

Thank derBowler for your efforts in supporting Ukraine and its people during this difficult time. I hope that the war will end soon and that Ukraine will be restored soon, that children can go back to school soon and that people can walk the streets without fear of being attacked by bombs.

This war is also the first high-profile case in which everyone in the world can donate for humanitarian and reconstruction purposes in Ukraine. In 2017, there were many projects related to the humanitarian and charitable fields, but they all failed. In the end, it is BTC and ETH that are doing a very good job of this. That's what sets King and Queen apart from other projects in the crypto market.

Prayers for Ukraine, glory to Ukraine and blessings to you!

[harapan]

In our opinion.currently the media is very influential in all aspects of whatever it all depends on bitcoin users to make donations in the form of media, especially at this time the media is very influential in a reality on social media, with so many media users of course this will be a step that it is very good for bitcoin if you want to make a donation in this way so that it can indirectly have a good effect on the sustainability of bitcoin in the long term, with this at least it can increase public trust in the crypto world today

Obviously,bitcoin has no limitations has it serves too many purposes as a digital currency.It didn't just tackled the financial crisis as we all know,it also offered freedom and financial independence,and it completely improves the complications and risks present in the financial markets.

Bitcoin has come a long way,and its no child's play.It's existence as a global game changer is constantly laying and creating lasting changes for humanity.I'm overwhelmed  by its Capability to render multi and multiple approach to a better life.

[wallet4bitcoin]

@icopress I would love to ask a few questions:

1 - How did you get people to trust you in the first place so that people make donations without fearing any scheme? I have no idea how you pulled that out! Is that because you're a well known forum contributor alone?

2 - This is more a generic question but I'm still not sure about the answer. So, you get donations in an address. Then, in order to make those donations actually valuable, you have to sell those Bitcoins for fiat so that you guys can purchase stuff locally. Is it like that that it works? Or what is the process?

Keep up the good work. That is a noble action from you

@icopress is known in the forum over the years and has gained reputation, he is known to notable forum members in various tiers. His campaigns and his ability to multitask across multiple of them in an orderly manner still keeps him steps ahead.

Forum members with such degree of dedication and transparency have little worries over being committed with resources as they are well trusted to deliver on their promises. 

Just to note, I believe, amongst others, that money or the amount of  money you have at your disposal is the direct degree of trust the state has in you, as money is a property of the state, so, the amount vested on @icopress in terms of donations is the degree of trust the forum has in him. We should worry less about him as he didn't just fall on it, he worked hard enough to earn that trust.