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MARA Forms Foundation to Support Bitcoin Network, Adoption

Cointelegraph
MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin's health, security, and adoption, starting with a $100,000 contribution.

Summary

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has established the MARA Foundation to bolster the Bitcoin network's health and promote its adoption as a tool for financial sovereignty. The foundation aims to enhance Bitcoin's security against threats like quantum computing, expand access to self-custodial Bitcoin, and provide educational resources. It also intends to support the development of a robust fee market for Bitcoin transactions. MARA Holdings emphasizes Bitcoin's role in financial freedom and economic resilience, particularly in regions like the Global South facing hyperinflation and financial restrictions. The foundation begins with a $100,000 contribution, with the public invited to vote on which of three Bitcoin companies—256 Foundation, Libreria de Satoshi, or SafeNet—will receive the funds. MARA also plans to engage with developers and policymakers through educational initiatives.

(Source:Cointelegraph)