Mysterious Pineapple Fund dishes out $1 million to Internet Archive

‘Tis the season of giving and extensive web vault The Internet Archive is the latest recipient of cash from an anonymous bitcoin benefactor.

A few weeks ago, we talked about the Pineapple Fund, a project established by an anonymous bitcoin millionaire who wanted to give away nearly $86 million of his or her bitcoin fortune. And they’re making good on their promise.

The donation comes well-timed as the Internet Archive is in the middle of a fund drive to raise $1.5 million. This donation knocks out a huge chunk of that coin.

In an online statement, the folks at the Archive said, “We so admire this donor using Bitcoin as the currency of giving this season, and are honored to be the recipients of such a gift. Whoever you are, you are doing a world of good. Thank you.” Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Mysterious Pineapple Fund dishes out million to Internet Archive