Bitcoin’s continued success is made possible by hundreds of open-source developers around the world. They work tirelessly to advance Bitcoin Core and help ensure the network remains decentralized. Many of them are not compensated for their efforts.
At River, we have donated to organizations that provide grants to open-source Bitcoin developers, and we have sponsored Bitcoin developer events. We realize that without its developers, Bitcoin would not be where it is.
Today we want to take our commitment to supporting open-source Bitcoin development a step further. Going forward, if you are engaged in open-source Bitcoin development, you can have a zero-fee status on your River account.
How to get a zero-fee status on River
You can apply for zero fees on River if you are based in the United States and are:
- An open-source Bitcoin developer with material contributions.
- A non-profit that provides funding to Bitcoin developers.
If that’s you, please fill out this form to get zero-fee status.
Our Founder, CEO, and CTO, Alex Leishman, will personally review your application. Alex is on the board of Brink, a non-profit Bitcoin developer organization.
Thank you to the open-source community for your invaluable contributions to Bitcoin. If we can help out in other ways, please reach out to us.
The River team