The Giving Block: The growth of crypto charity

In the 2024 annual report of The Giving Block, there is talk of crypto charity, also known as crypto-philanthropy. In particular, key data on donations in cryptocurrencies and winning strategies to engage donors in the non-profit sector are revealed.

在the giving block的 2024 年年度报告中，谈到了加密慈善，也称为加密慈善事业。特别是，披露了有关加密货币捐赠的关键数据以及吸引非营利部门捐赠者的获胜策略。

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Summary

概括

• The phenomenon of crypto charity: a rising trend

  加密慈善现象：呈上升趋势

• Crypto donations: how and by whom they are made

  加密货币捐赠：如何以及由谁进行

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• Effective strategies to maximize the impact of cryptocurrency donations

  最大限度地发挥加密货币捐赠影响的有效策略

  {26}最大限度地发挥加密货币捐赠影响的有效策略{26}

The phenomenon of crypto charity: a rising trend

加密慈善现象：呈上升趋势

According to the “The 2024 Annual Report on Crypto Philanthropy”, the increase in enthusiasm from non-profit organizations is evident, fueled by the growing user base of cryptocurrencies and the multiple reasons that drive people to become crypto donors.

根据《2024 年加密慈善年度报告》，在加密货币用户群不断增长以及促使人们成为加密捐赠者的多重原因的推动下，非营利组织的热情明显增加。

Currently, it is estimated that there are 580 million cryptocurrency usersworldwide, with a 34% increase compared to the beginning of 2023. This number exceeds the customer base of many leading brokerage firms.

目前，估计全球有5.8 亿加密货币用户，与 2023 年初相比增长了 34%。这个数字超过了许多领先经纪公司的客户群。

According to data from authoritative sources such as Endaoment, Fidelity Charitable, Forbes, and the intelligence company Crystal Blockchain, cryptocurrency donations to charitable causes have exceeded 2 billion dollars.

根据 endaoment、fidelity charitable、forbes 以及情报公司 crystal blockchain 等权威来源的数据，用于慈善事业的加密货币捐赠已超过20 亿美元。

Non-profit organizations that have prepared to accept cryptocurrency donations in 2024 are in a privileged position for success, supported by several factors.

在多个因素的支持下，准备在 2024 年接受加密货币捐赠的非营利组织处于成功的有利地位。

Among these, there are powerful tax incentives, as the IRS has clarified that taxpayers in the United States are not required to pay taxeson the capital gains of donated cryptocurrencies, equating such donations to those of stocks.

其中，有强大的税收激励措施，美国国税局已澄清，美国纳税人无需为捐赠的加密货币的资本利得纳税，将此类捐赠等同于股票。

The cryptocurrency market has experienced extraordinary growth in the last year, with a doubling of the amount of money in crypto.

去年，加密货币市场经历了非凡的增长，加密货币数量翻了一番。

Interest in traditional finance has further increased with the approval by the SEC of Bitcoin ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies directly through the stock market.

随着美国证券交易委员会批准比特币 etf ，投资者对传统金融的兴趣进一步增加，投资者可以直接通过股票市场获得加密货币的投资。

Furthermore, historical trends play a significant role, with the upcoming event Bitcoin halving, an important historical catalyst for the cryptocurrency bull market, scheduled for April 2024.

此外，历史趋势也发挥着重要作用，即将到来的比特币减半事件是定于 2024 年 4 月举行的加密货币牛市的重要历史催化剂。

Crypto donations: how and by whom they are made

Today, an increasing number of charitable organizations are embracing the acceptance of cryptocurrency donations, a practice that is gaining ground year after year.

如今，越来越多的慈善组织开始接受加密货币捐赠，这种做法年复一年地普及。

These entities includehospitals, healthcare organizations, places of worship, religious organizations, community foundations, higher education institutions and schools, along with Donor-Advised Fund platforms like Fidelity Charitable.

这些实体包括医院、医疗机构、礼拜场所、宗教组织、社区基金会、高等教育机构和学校，以及富达慈善机构等捐助者建议基金平台。

During this year, The Giving Block has collaborated with 1,767 non-profit organizations on its platform, registering 240 new entries.This represents the third consecutive year in which it has recorded the highest number of new clients.

今年，the giving block 在其平台上与 1,767 个非营利组织合作，注册了240 个新条目。这是该公司连续第三年创下新客户数量最高记录。

The main charitable organizations continue to embrace fundraising in cryptocurrency, recognizing its potential.

主要慈善组织认识到其潜力，继续接受加密货币筹款。

From the latest cohort of Forbes Top 100 Charities, 56 now accept donations in cryptocurrency, showing a 12% increase compared to the previous year.

在最新的福布斯慈善机构 100 强中，有 56 家现在接受加密货币捐款，与上一年相比增加了 12%。

Among these, 67.8%(38 organizations) use The Giving Block as a cryptocurrency fundraising solution.

其中， 67.8% （38 个组织）使用 the giving block 作为加密货币筹款解决方案。

Farsighted fundraisers understand the multiple incentives that drive cryptocurrency investors to become donors, demonstrating resilience even in the face of recent market corrections.

有远见的筹款人了解推动加密货币投资者成为捐助者的多重激励因素，即使面对最近的市场调整，也表现出了韧性。

With an increasing number of non-profit organizations not only accepting cryptocurrencies but actively promoting this donation option, an increase in donations is expected.

随着越来越多的非营利组织不仅接受加密货币，而且积极推广这种捐赠选择，预计捐赠数量将会增加。

Especially from younger donors and those who make more substantial donations, occupying both categories.

尤其是年轻的捐赠者和捐款数额较大的捐赠者，占据了这两类。

Therefore, it is essential for non-profit organizations to offer the option of donating in cryptocurrency along with traditional options of donating funds and stocks, as cryptocurrency donors are also likely to use these types of accounts.

因此，非营利组织必须提供以加密货币捐赠的选择以及捐赠资金和股票的传统选择，因为加密货币捐赠者也可能使用这些类型的账户。

Effective strategies to maximize the impact of cryptocurrency donations

Charity presents itself as a powerful tool for the 580 million cryptocurrency investors worldwide, offering the opportunity to maximize generosity while reducing tax burden.

慈善机构将自己视为全球 5.8 亿加密货币投资者的强大工具，提供了最大限度地慷慨解囊的机会，同时减轻了税收负担。

One key to optimizing this process is to consider the entire cryptocurrency portfolio.

优化这一过程的关键是考虑整个加密货币投资组合。

Donations in cryptocurrency should not be limited to a single asset, such as BTC. In 2023, USDC was the most donated asset for the second consecutive year, followed by ETH, BTC, USDT, GALA, and SOL.

加密货币捐赠不应仅限于单一资产，例如 btc。 2023年，usdc连续第二年成为捐赠最多的资产，其次是eth、btc、usdt、gala和sol。

It is essential therefore to remember that by donating assets held for at least one year, it is possible to fully take advantage of the tax benefitsof cryptocurrency donations.

因此，重要的是要记住，通过捐赠持有至少一年的资产，可以充分利用加密货币捐赠的税收优惠。

Stock donations represent a well-established method of charity, but some donors may be accustomed to donating only cryptocurrencies or only stocks.

股票捐赠是一种行之有效的慈善方式，但一些捐赠者可能习惯于仅捐赠加密货币或仅捐赠股票。

Investors with both types of assets should consider both options, donating what makes more sense in a given year.

拥有这两种资产的投资者应该考虑这两种选择，捐赠在特定年份更有意义的东西。

Furthermore, asking a non-profit organization to accept cryptocurrencies could be a crucial step, especially for those who are more accustomed to talking about stock donations.

此外，要求非营利组织接受加密货币可能是至关重要的一步，特别是对于那些更习惯谈论股票捐赠的人来说。

There have been numerous cases where a single donor has catalyzed highly successful cryptocurrency fundraising programs for organizations that initially had not considered this option.

在许多案例中，单个捐助者为最初没有考虑过这种选择的组织促成了非常成功的加密货币筹款计划。

While most traditional donors typically wait until December to make donations, those who use cryptocurrency donations should consider opportunities throughout the year to maximize tax benefits.

虽然大多数传统捐赠者通常要等到 12 月才进行捐赠，但使用加密货币捐赠的人应该考虑全年的机会，以最大限度地提高税收优惠。

The benefits will vary depending on variables such as the activities in the portfolio, the timing, and the cost of acquiring such activities.

收益将根据投资组合中的活动、时间安排以及获取此类活动的成本等变量而有所不同。