Burning Man announced today that donors around the world can now contribute to the organization’s programs and capacity building using Bitcoin, and do so without having to pay transaction fees. The mission of Burning Man is to facilitate and extend the culture that has issued from the Burning Man event into the larger world.
This culture forms an integrated pattern of values, experience, and behavior: a coherent and widely applicable way of life. “Donations will help provide more grants, training and support to creators of radically interactive art and events on and off the playa, fund civic programs, teach communities the power of collaboration, strengthen our infrastructure and make the Burning Man experience accessible year-round,” said CEO Marian Goodell. “Accepting Bitcoin for donations is an experimental first step. We plan to explore other possibilities in the future, including expanding Bitcoin to the ticket-buying process.” While ticket sales cover the cost of producing the event in Black Rock City, all donations support Burning Man’s year-round programs, projects and initiatives.
Because Burning Man is a recognized non-profit, donations are tax-deductible.
