[GNC] Suggestion to Accept Bitcoin/Lightning/Monero Donations

John Ralls jralls at ceridwen.us
Thu Jun 12 00:54:03 EDT 2025


Probably just noise. 

Regards,
John Ralls

> On Jun 11, 2025, at 07:56, David Carlson <david.carlson.417 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I hope the developers can identify whether this is phishing or worse!!!!!
> 
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM 83281 via gnucash-user <
> gnucash-user at gnucash.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I hope this message finds you well. I am a supporter of your open-source
>> project GnuCash and would like to make a donation. However, I noticed that
>> you currently do not accept Bitcoin, Lightning, or Monero.
>> 
>> Privacy is very important to me, as it is to many other open-source users
>> and advocates. Supporting privacy-respecting donation methods like Bitcoin
>> and Monero would likely encourage more people to contribute. These options
>> also operate independently of banks and intermediaries, which aligns with
>> the values of a freer and more open world.
>> 
>> Would you consider adding the option to donate via Bitcoin (on-chain and
>> maybe even Lightning) or Monero? If you need any assistance implementing
>> this, I would be happy to help.
>> 
>> The easiest way to get started is by downloading Cake Wallet, which is
>> open-source, non-custodial, and supports both Bitcoin and Monero (as well
>> as other cryptocurrencies). You could then simply display the wallet
>> address on your website for donations.
>> 
>> Thank you for your work and for considering this suggestion. Please let me
>> know if you have any questions or if I can assist in any way.
>> 
>> Best regards!
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