The 256 Foundation
A Free Open Source Bitcoin Mining, Energy, & Education Initiative.
The 256 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductable.
A Free Open Source Bitcoin Mining, Energy, & Education Initiative.
The 256 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, all donations are tax deductable.
Our mission is simple: Make Bitcoin mining free and open.
Bitcoin is a free and open protocol, the applications built on Bitcoin are free and open, but when it comes to Bitcoin mining — the technology is closed and proprietary; we are on a mission to change that. Our objective is to support developers and educators with grants while they work to advance free and open-source Bitcoin mining software, firmware, and hardware solutions; develop secure and sustainable energy initiatives; and foster innovations that put more hashrate in the hands of the many. At our mining lab, we equip developers with resources for continued success where they can put their ideas to the test. We believe in FOSS development and we pledge that every project from this foundation will always be made available through FOSS and public domain contributions.
This foundation was formed in February 2024 by @bitkite and @econoalchemist.
If you believe Bitcoin mining should be free and open then join us in our mission and become a supporter today.
Our stance on donations is simple: money from all, influence from none.
We think anyone should be able to make contributions to support free and open Bitcoin mining development regardless of who they are or what their views are. All donations go to support the mission of making Bitcoin mining free and open, guided by the developers and educators putting in the work and no one else.
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