A lot of people have been wondering about how to get Bitcoin donations to Julian Assange after nostr:npub1xw7h0efeg5s8gla2uyu55jh4lfrlgppcjemrwkmdc7lgvhkcz3fqpvumsa wrote about the need to fundraise for the USD 520,000 to cover his flight on VJT199 to Saipan. I talked with his half-brother Gabriel, who set up this link on their nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg instance.
https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3sEmBheBrxi3NCzSwguMeSVJtZ5y/pos
cc: nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m nostr:npub1trr5r2nrpsk6xkjk5a7p6pfcryyt6yzsflwjmz6r7uj7lfkjxxtq78hdpu
Verify, don't trust as always. All I can say is that I sent sats to this BTCPay instance, and that it came to me from the same Signal account as when I interviewed Gabriel for articles like the following: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/06/21/julian-assanges-continued-imprisonment-is-a-test-for-bitcoins-values/
I hate to say it, but don't donate to this. There is Zero credibility to back this up. I am not accusing anyone, but donating to this with no proof would be a poor decision.
I recommend finding the link on Twitter or somewhere from his official campaign and donating that way.
Hey Uno, I totally understand where you're coming from and applaud the skepticism. I want to take responsibility for jumping ahead of the curve a bit because I had to rush for a meetup.
However, I hope this serves as proof that this is real.
The Forbes article I wrote on the topic: (https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/25/julian-assanges-family-is-raising-funds-for-him-with-bitcoin/) which contains the BTCPay address.
I've attached a screenshot of Gabriel Shipton, Assange's half-brother, posting the article. You can find the Tweet here: https://x.com/GabrielShipton/status/1805860556072796314
However, if people prefer, they can also donate to a link Stella Assange has tweeted out, though that's on-chain.
https://freeassange.org/donate/
https://x.com/Stella_Assange/status/1805774488828887288
I really have no skin in the game, beyond trying to share an option for Bitcoin/Lightning Network users. I understand the way information was presented initially (which I take responsibility for) left room for doubt. I applaud the skeptical attitude. I like that you thought of me as an untrusted entity, which you should. I hope I have been able to clear up some doubt about the matter.
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