## Why Monero

Monero offers a unique way to raise money for your startup, project or charity. Unlike Gofundme or Kickstarter, Monero fundraisers don't require a bank account or ID, can't be deplatformed or seized, don't take high fees, and it's possible to donate fully anonymously.

## How it works

To raise money, all you need is a Monero address. Simply download a wallet for desktop (FeatherWallet.org) or mobile (Monero.com), and you are ready to start – **no application or KYC is required.** After you have received donations, it's easy to withdraw Monero to physical cash, bank transfer or Paypal with LocalMonero.co, CoinATMRadar.com or Bisq.network. Alternatively, you can buy gift cards and prepaid debit cards from CakePay.com and CoinCards.com, use personal shopping services like AnonShop.app, Proxysto.re and ShopInBit.com or buy from **Monero-friendly merchants** at Monerica.com, AcceptedHere.io and MoneroMarket.io.

To donate to a fundraiser, you just need to copy and paste the Monero address or scan the QR code with your Monero wallet, write the donation amount, then click "Send". Unlike credit cards or bank transfers, no name or address is associated with Monero wallets, which means you can **donate anonymously**. To get Monero, you can buy it with cash, gift cards or bank transfer from LocalMonero.co, CoinATMRadar.com or Bisq.network, or exchange a different cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin, Litecoin or Ethereum) to Monero with Trocador.app.

## Easy fundraising with Kuno

Kuno Fundraisers ([kuno.bitejo.com](https://kuno.bitejo.com)) offers a streamlined and convenient way to raise money with Monero, whether it's for a startup, personal project or charity. You can start a fundraiser in a few clicks – just enter a title, description, goal and your Monero address, and **you are ready to raise money.**

You can view your fundraiser's progress in real-time. Supporters send funds directly to your Monero wallet (no middlemen). Kuno doesn't take any fees and can't seize or censor any donations. **This means that you receive 100% of all donations, guaranteed.**

Featured fundraisers on the homepage and a search page help people to find your fundraiser. In addition, you can easily share the link in social media and with friends, subscribers or supporters.

With Kuno you can also create a Donation Page, which is essentially a fundraiser without a specified goal. Share the link in your Youtube channel, blog, Github or website, and people can easily send tips and post comments on your page. This provides a more convenient and accessible alternative to Paypal (which Patreon, BuyMeACoffee, LiberaPay and OpenCollective rely on), as no bank account, ID or corporate permission is required. **Likewise, there are no fees and funds can't be seized, reversed or put on hold.** You can exchange your donations to cash or gift cards at any time with LocalMonero.co, CoinATMRadar.com and CakePay.com.

## Other ways to fundraise with Monero

Kuno isn't the only way to fundraise with Monero. As mentioned previously, all you need is a Monero address, which you can copy and paste to your social media profile, website, Gofundme/Kickstarter fundraiser or Patreon page.

If you are interested in working on Monero itself, such as node/wallet development, Monero-related services, educational material or onboarding merchants, the CCS is a good way to receive donations. The CCS is well known and accepted proposals are often funded within days. To submit your proposal, go here: https://ccs.getmonero.org/ and join the discussion at: https://matrix.to/#/#monero-community:monero.social Your proposal will be discussed in the next Monero community meeting (https://monero.observer/tag/calendar/) and if accepted, it will go live on the CCS website, ready for donations.

In addition, you can raise money for a Monero-related project via Monero Bounties (https://bounties.monero.social/). Describe a feature, tool or service that you would like to see. Then people can donate XMR to the bounty. People who are interested in completing the bounty can apply to it and after completion of the work, will receive the Monero to their address.

You can also self-host a fundraiser, for example, for your software project or business idea. BTCPayServer (https://docs.btcpayserver.org/Apps/#crowdfunding-app) and Wishlist As A Service (https://github.com/plowsof/xmr-wishlist-aaS) allow you to host your own Monero fundraiser on a VPS. One example is Monerujo's fundraiser, where users can support new features by sending a donation: https://funding.monerujo.app/

You can find a list of charities, projects and organizations that accept Monero donations at Monerica: https://monerica.com/#non-profits

## Conclusion

Monero's accessibility, privacy and censorship-resistance make it a good choice to raise funds and donate to good causes. If you are interested in raising funds for your project, consider to **start a Kuno Fundraiser** or add a Monero address to your social media bio. If you want to donate to a good cause, visit Monerica's directory or check out the active Kuno Fundraisers.

For more information about Monero, visit https://getmonero.org

Monero offers a unique way to raise money for your startup, project or charity. Unlike Gofundme or Kickstarter, Monero fundraisers don't require a bank account or ID, can't be deplatformed or seized, don't take high fees, and it's possible to donate fully anonymously.


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How to start a censorship-resistant fundraiser with Monero

Many people are finding themselves [shut out of the economy](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/cashless_dystopia.html) – whether it's due to [deplatforming](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2021/04/30/financial-censorship-is-a-thing-bitcoin-fixes-it/), [banks' refusal](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/undesirable_businesses.html) to work with legal businesses, [exclusionary](https://www.statelessness.eu/blog/each-person-left-living-streets-we-are-losing-society) government ID requirements or other forms of [financial discrimination](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/check-your-financial-privilege). This can cause stress and even financial instability for small businesses, freelancers or activists who rely on [donations](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/uncensorable_donations.html), as well as make it difficult to shop online or send money to friends and family.

We need a payment method that doesn't rely on state or corporate permission, that can't be censored, and that is available to everyone. Monero is the solution.

Monero is digital cash that allows you to shop online, work remotely, receive donations and send money to friends and family. Simply download a wallet to your phone or computer (no application or signup required) and you are ready to earn, spend and save money, without censorship or surveillance.

As a uniquely private and financially inclusive alternative to banking and credit cards, Monero is anonymous and doesn't require government ID or corporate permission to use. This lack of barriers makes it possible for the [1 billion people worldwide](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/for_the_unbanked.html), who don't have access to government ID or traditional banking, to participate in the global economy. Monero's strong privacy can also help people who are [escaping from abuse](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/framing-bitcoin-for-progressives) and activists who are [fighting for freedom](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/op-ed-as-cash-fades-will-bitcoin-keep-protest-alive-in-the-surveillance-age) in authoritarian countries. Unlike a bank account, your Monero wallet can't be [shut down](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/freezing_of_merchant_accounts.html) and unlike physical cash, your funds can't be [stolen](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/protection_against_government_confiscation.html). In addition, no credit checks, account fees or minimum balances are required, which helps people with low credit scores or debts to rebuild their finances.

In comparison to Bitcoin, balances, amounts and addresses aren't displayed publicly on the blockchain – the transaction details stay between the sender and recipient. This gives an additional layer of privacy. Transaction fees are lower (less than 1 cent) and payments are quicker (settled in 2 minutes).

Many people already use Monero to earn money, send remittances, shop online and receive donations. It's easy to exchange Monero for physical cash via [KYC-free exchanges](https://localmonero.co), as well as spend it on [gift cards](https://coincards.com) or buy [products](https://monerica.com) and [services](https://bitejo.com). It's also simple to [exchange Monero to Bitcoin](https://fixedfloat.com), for example, in order to use [Bitcoin ATMs](https://coinatmradar.com), fund [prepaid Visa cards](https://coindebit.io) or buy an [anonymous e-sim](https://silent.link).

While the state is building barriers and excluding vulnerable people from the economy, Monero is providing an open network for everyone – free from discrimination, red tape and censorship. To learn more about Monero or download a wallet, visit [GetMonero.org](https://getmonero.org).

As regulations are increasing, banks are cutting off customers and cash is being restricted. We need a payment method that doesn't rely on state or corporate permission, that can't be censored, and that is available to everyone. Monero is the solution.

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**Cash in person, cash by mail, gift cards**

You can buy Monero locally with cash, either in person or by mail. Find a trader near you with trusted exchanges such as [LocalMonero.co](https://localmonero.co), [LocalCryptos.com](https://localcryptos.com), [HodlHodl.com](https://hodlhodl.com) and [Bisq.network](https://bisq.network). You can also trade gift cards for Monero, including Amazon, Visa, Google Play and PaySafeCard. These exchanges additionally support money orders, cash deposits and cash at ATMs.

**Crypto ATMs and vouchers**

KYC-free crypto ATMs and vouchers provide a convenient way to buy crypto. You may need to buy Bitcoin first, then exchange it to Monero via [FixedFloat.com](https://fixedfloat.com) or [CoinSwap.click](https://coinswap.click). Check a map of crypto ATMs at [CoinATMRadar.com](https://coinatmradar.com) or crypto voucher vendors at [Azte.co](https://azte.co).

**Other cryptocurrencies**

If you already have a different cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum or Dogecoin, you can easily trade it for Monero with an instant exchange: [FixedFloat.com](https://fixedfloat.com), [CoinSwap.click](https://coinswap.click) or [TradeOgre.com](https://tradeogre.com).

**Mining**

Monero supports CPU mining, which means you can mine it with a regular computer at home. Check [/r/MoneroMining](https://reddit.com/r/moneromining) for more info.

**Jobs and selling products**

As well as buying Monero for fiat, you can also earn Monero via jobs or selling products. Offer your skills or products in a Monero marketplace such as [t.me/MoneroMarket](https://t.me/moneromarket), [/r/MoneroMarket](https://reddit.com/r/moneromarket) or [Bitejo.com](https://bitejo.com), or accept Monero in your business with [MoneroIntegrations.com](https://monerointegrations.com) or [BTCPayServer.org](https://btcpayserver.org).

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For more information about Monero, check [GetMonero.org](https://getmonero.org), [Monerica.com](https://monerica.com) and [KYCNot.me](https://kycnot.me).

Monero is a private cryptocurrency that can be used to shop online and send money worldwide. Monero's anonymity, low fees and fast transactions make it a better alternative to credit cards and Paypal. This is an overview of easy ways to buy Monero, that don't require ID or a bank account, and can be used by anyone.

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