Tor Project Launches Web3 Campaign for Internet Freedom
The Tor Project and Funding the Commons have launched a Web3 crypto crowdfunding campaign to support 10 nonprofits fighting for internet freedom.Summary
The Tor Project and Funding the Commons have initiated a Web3-based crowdfunding campaign to support 10 nonprofit organizations dedicated to privacy, censorship circumvention, and secure communications. Starting May 19, the campaign accepts various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Monero, and Golem.
Utilizing a quadratic funding model, the initiative aims to prioritize broad community participation over large individual donations. A $115,000 matching pool, provided by partners like Cake Wallet and Zcash Community Grants, will amplify these contributions. The campaign addresses the global decline in internet freedom, as highlighted by reports of increasing systemic censorship and digital restrictions affecting billions of people worldwide.
(Source：Cointelegraph)