Tor Project launches a quadratic‑funding round that prizes breadth over size. From May 19 to June 19, 2026, donations in BTC, ETH, XMR, ZEC, and GLM feed a $115,000 match pool. The mechanism squares donor counts, so 100 ten‑dollar backers win more than a single thousand‑dollar pledge. Each donation is verified on‑chain or via view keys, keeping identities private while ensuring integrity for projects.

The match pool distributes proportionally after the round closes, reallocating any disqualified share to remaining projects. A 15% fee covers staff and infrastructure, keeping the campaign secure but lean. Automated checks flag correlated addresses and dust bursts, then a small committee reviews patterns; flagged funds still reach projects but do not count toward the match.

Because the model rewards widespread participation, small donors can shape outcomes while large contributions sustain the match pool. Tor’s transparent verification lets anyone audit BTC, ETH, and transparent ZEC on public chains; Monero and shielded ZEC stay private yet verifiable through shared view keys. The campaign closes June 19, after which all remaining funds transfer directly to projects for the community.