Has Bitcoin community lost its heart?

[Sumedhk]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

But what I see here is different: endless talk about charts, profits, memes, and “HODL”.
When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?
If Bitcoin is only about greed, then maybe we’ve already lost Satoshi’s vision.

Sometimes I wonder—would Satoshi be proud of this community today?
Or would he be ashamed that the people who claim to “believe in Bitcoin” have no compassion left?

Bitcoin without humanity is just another empty number.

[IIrik11]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

yes, bitcoin was created for freedom and fairness. says nothing about helping anyone though.

But what I see here is different: endless talk about charts, profits, memes, and “HODL”.
When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

this is a forum, ppl talk about number of things. if u have a question, ask away and u will get good answers.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?
If Bitcoin is only about greed, then maybe we’ve already lost Satoshi’s vision.

i think u have to contact 'microstategy' for that.

Sometimes I wonder—would Satoshi be proud of this community today?
Or would he be ashamed that the people who claim to “believe in Bitcoin” have no compassion left?

Bitcoin without humanity is just another empty number.

believing in bitcoin doesn't mean u have to be compassionate. tech and kindness aren't the same thing.

as far as satoshi, he'd be more concerned about the code not people's feelings.

[notocactus]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

Please read about purpose of the forum in welcome message.

When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?

Is it like about charity, donation, isn't it?

In the past, there were attempts for charity, donations which are community-led but later it ended with drama so it is no longer encouraged here. In another case, if a newbie account joins here, and quickly ask for donation, it's more likely scam or at least you have no way to verify that.

[pancelot]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

But what I see here is different: endless talk about charts, profits, memes, and “HODL”.
When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?
If Bitcoin is only about greed, then maybe we’ve already lost Satoshi’s vision.

Sometimes I wonder—would Satoshi be proud of this community today?
Or would he be ashamed that the people who claim to “believe in Bitcoin” have no compassion left?

Bitcoin without humanity is just another empty number.

It seems you're misjudging Bitcoin, or anything related to it, whether it's Bitcoin in general or even the discussions on this forum. I feel the discussions on this forum shouldn't be taken at face value, but rather teach us to improve our analytical skills, allowing our knowledge and understanding to grow.
Many people who may only know about Bitcoin consider it merely a speculative tool, but in reality, there's ample evidence that it also plays a significant role in humanity. For example, an anonymous philanthropist once founded the Pineapple Fund and distributed over 5,000 BTC to dozens of charities worldwide for medical research, nature conservation, and mental health. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_Fund?utm

Also, the non-profit organization BitGive Foundation has been distributing Bitcoin donations since 2013 to humanitarian projects such as disaster response, clean water supply, and healthcare in various countries. https://www.bitgivefoundation.org/past-projects/?utm

More broadly, in Ukraine, crypto donations, including Bitcoin, reached over $30 million to support emergency aid for residents affected by the war. https://time.com/6153320/crypto-ukraine-charity/
Even major global organizations like UNICEF with its CryptoFund and the Wikimedia Foundation have accepted Bitcoin donations, demonstrating that this technology is being taken seriously as a means of modern philanthropy. https://time.com/3059325/wikimedia-wikipedia-bitcoin-donations/
Well, from all the examples I've mentioned, I think one important thing stands out: Bitcoin isn't just a number or a graph, but a tangible instrument that can channel solidarity, help vulnerable groups, and bring about a new form of global humanity.

[Razmirraz]

It seems you need to delve deeper into Satoshi's purpose in creating Bitcoin in the context of freedom, justice, and helping those who truly need it. If you mean to make this topic about the lack of humanitarian concern from the Bitcoin community, that has nothing to do with it at all because every individual has their own way of extending their compassionate hand to those in need.

The community is like an organization, they play a vital role in the development and adoption of Bitcoin technology, but in other contexts, they have no obligation to do something like what you are referring to in the Op because it is all voluntary. If you want to find fault, then blame the government for not being able to carry out its duties in humanitarian matters because basically the government has the responsibility to eradicate all existing difficulties.

[Majestic-milf]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

But what I see here is different: endless talk about charts, profits, memes, and “HODL”.
When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?
If Bitcoin is only about greed, then maybe we’ve already lost Satoshi’s vision.

Sometimes I wonder—would Satoshi be proud of this community today?
Or would he be ashamed that the people who claim to “believe in Bitcoin” have no compassion left?

Bitcoin without humanity is just another empty number.

What's the point of creating a post that clearly shows you are asking for assistance but making it look as if the community is going against a core reason for it's foundation. The essence of creating this place was to share ideas about Bitcoin, encourage each other on their Bitcoin journey and none for extending assistance. This is not a charity organization for crying out loud.
 You know nothing about the basics of this place and using your inherent need to ask for donations as a means to guilt trip people into feeling that they are going against humanity is a very wrong call and good luck if you think it would get you anywhere.

[pawanjain]

I joined this forum believing Bitcoin was created for freedom, fairness, and helping those in real need.

But what I see here is different: endless talk about charts, profits, memes, and “HODL”.
When someone actually struggles, everyone just scrolls past. Some even laugh.

What’s the point of holding thousands of BTC if you can’t spare even a few satoshis for humanity?
If Bitcoin is only about greed, then maybe we’ve already lost Satoshi’s vision.

Sometimes I wonder—would Satoshi be proud of this community today?
Or would he be ashamed that the people who claim to “believe in Bitcoin” have no compassion left?

Bitcoin without humanity is just another empty number.

It has just been a week since you have joined this forum and you start with this thread.
Where has it been mentioned that bitcoin was created to help people in need ? It's not meant for charity.
Although there are people who do donate their coins to donation addresses but it doesn't mean people should start giving away their coins just like that.
After all, they have earned their bitcoins and giving it away to some scammer would be a total waste.
How would people ever find out if the end person is actually in need of it ?

[Dex_master25]

I think I understand your frustration and I know how it is that almost only the rich or persons who have a steady source of income and lesser responsibility can qualify to buy btc in large quantity and hold for longer without worries than the counterparts who don't earn as much and have barely enough to go by daily.
I think the only way both the rich and the poor can earn from btc is to save in fractions or better what is known here as the DCA strategy of investment and the only way this is profitable is if one can hold for long as 5-10 years before they can sell and make huge profit from the btc they have held for so long.

Sorry OP because even in the real world, no one gets to just give out funds to people unless the relationship is meaningful and i think anyone can gift anyone btc, but without the knowledge of its use and how to turn it to further profit, it is just as good as a currency to be spent for purchasing stuff online and across borders.

[Patikno]

What do you know about this forum? Do you think everyone in this forum has no compassion? If so, then I think you are wrong, even some time ago there was a thread that reported about open donations to a figure in need, and I am sure that people in this forum do good for other humans, either openly or secretly, and if you talk about freedom, then everyone has the right to decide what he does, and including to consider helping someone or not, right? I hope you understand what I mean.

Regarding fairness, the purpose of Bitcoin was created for fairness regarding existing fiat, where Bitcoin was created for everyone, without any third party in the transaction, transactions that are transparent, not printed carelessly or which means limited, and most importantly is fairness in everyone privacy, where people are free to reveal or not, Cmiiw.

[Sumedhk]

Thanks everyone for the replies and for pointing out examples like Pineapple Fund and BitGive — I truly respect those initiatives.

Just to clarify: I was not asking for donations or trying to beg. My intention was to open a conversation about compassion in this community. Too often, we focus only on charts, gains, and memes, and forget the human side of Bitcoin.

My simple question is: are we still carrying Satoshi’s vision of helping people, or has Bitcoin become just about numbers and profits?

I’d really like to hear constructive replies and real examples of how individuals here contribute — not necessarily with large funds, but even through small acts of kindness, awareness, or community support.

And while I’m not here to beg, if anyone genuinely feels like supporting in any small way (whether it’s advice, awareness, or otherwise), I’d be grateful. For those who prefer direct support, I can share my BTC address privately.

Thanks again for the feedback — I’m here to learn and understand different viewpoints.