theoriginalbhd on Nostr: I want to share an update with all of you who generously donated bitcoin through ...
I want to share an update with all of you who generously donated bitcoin through Nostr zaps and Geyser Fund donations to help my brother after he lost everything to the Palisades fires.
🙏 First, thank you. Your generosity and kindness in such a devastating time mean more than words can express.
Over 200 people from around the world contributed bitcoin, and this experience has been eye-opening. Compared to traditional fundraising platforms like GoFundMe, Bitcoin offered solutions that were faster, simpler, and more impactful when we needed help immediately.
Here’s what I mean:
1. Instant Access to Funds: On GoFundMe, the verification process takes up to 10 days. After that, there’s another 5-day waiting period to withdraw the funds. That’s 15 days before you can even use the money. With bitcoin, there was no delay. Donations came in instantly, and I was able to use the funds immediately to buy Visa and Amazon gift cards via Bitrefill (npub1m7r…ny2w) , which I used to get my brother food, clothes, medication, and other essentials right away.
2. No Bureaucratic Barriers: GoFundMe requires connecting a bank account and completing identity verification, which can be a slow and cumbersome process. With bitcoin, there was no need for me—or the donors—to reveal who we are.
3. Borderless Donations: People from all over the world were able to donate effortlessly. Bitcoin doesn’t care about borders or financial systems. It enabled global support without anyone having to deal with international transfer fees or restrictions.
4. Micro-Donations Are Possible: On platforms like GoFundMe, there’s usually a minimum donation amount, and fees can make small contributions impractical. With bitcoin, people could donate as little as 1 satoshi. Every single satoshi mattered, and it all added up to make a huge difference.
This experience makes it clear that bitcoin is REAL MONEY. When it mattered most, bitcoin was the fastest, most accessible, and most efficient way to provide relief.
To everyone who donated: You didn’t just send bitcoin—you sent hope, relief, and a lifeline. My brother is slowly rebuilding his life because of your kindness and generosity.
This isn’t just a story about my brother or me. It’s about the power of decentralized, open, global, community-driven technology to solve real-world problems. Bitcoin and Nostr made what could have been a long, bureaucratic process into something immediate, seamless, and impactful.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
🙏 First, thank you. Your generosity and kindness in such a devastating time mean more than words can express.
Over 200 people from around the world contributed bitcoin, and this experience has been eye-opening. Compared to traditional fundraising platforms like GoFundMe, Bitcoin offered solutions that were faster, simpler, and more impactful when we needed help immediately.
Here’s what I mean:
1. Instant Access to Funds: On GoFundMe, the verification process takes up to 10 days. After that, there’s another 5-day waiting period to withdraw the funds. That’s 15 days before you can even use the money. With bitcoin, there was no delay. Donations came in instantly, and I was able to use the funds immediately to buy Visa and Amazon gift cards via Bitrefill (npub1m7r…ny2w) , which I used to get my brother food, clothes, medication, and other essentials right away.
2. No Bureaucratic Barriers: GoFundMe requires connecting a bank account and completing identity verification, which can be a slow and cumbersome process. With bitcoin, there was no need for me—or the donors—to reveal who we are.
3. Borderless Donations: People from all over the world were able to donate effortlessly. Bitcoin doesn’t care about borders or financial systems. It enabled global support without anyone having to deal with international transfer fees or restrictions.
4. Micro-Donations Are Possible: On platforms like GoFundMe, there’s usually a minimum donation amount, and fees can make small contributions impractical. With bitcoin, people could donate as little as 1 satoshi. Every single satoshi mattered, and it all added up to make a huge difference.
This experience makes it clear that bitcoin is REAL MONEY. When it mattered most, bitcoin was the fastest, most accessible, and most efficient way to provide relief.
To everyone who donated: You didn’t just send bitcoin—you sent hope, relief, and a lifeline. My brother is slowly rebuilding his life because of your kindness and generosity.
This isn’t just a story about my brother or me. It’s about the power of decentralized, open, global, community-driven technology to solve real-world problems. Bitcoin and Nostr made what could have been a long, bureaucratic process into something immediate, seamless, and impactful.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!