Chinko Project Asks Reddit How To Best Spend Bitcoin Donations
Converting Bitcoin to fiat currency can be a struggle for some individuals, particularly in Africa. Coming up with a way to spend the Bitcoin would be good as well. The Reddit community is coming together with helpful tips and advice on how to use the money as we speak. This entire story started by one person venting his frustration about automatic Windows 10 updates during a Reddit AMA. As it turns out, he is an anti-poaching pilot in the Central African Bush, and their ULM was lost recently. To replace this missing vital piece of equipment, the person set out to promote a crowdfunding....
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Watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music? Chances are you use or know someone who uses open-source software developed by the VideoLAN project like VLC Media Player. Being a non-profit, the VideoLAN organization has accepted traditional means of donations, but they've now opened their door to bitcoins. Posted on their donations page is a donation address along with a QR code, and as of this writing, the address has received 0.03238249 BTC, or a little over $21. The project has attracted a significant following of professionals and casual users who swear by VideoLAN's work. "Personally,....
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