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At Foundation, we’re driven by the mission to make Bitcoin and decentralized technologies accessible to everyone, empowering individuals to reclaim their digital freedom. In a world where the tech industry has become centralized, invasive, and pro-censorship, we aim to give you back control over your wealth, privacy, and digital autonomy. Whether it’s through Bitcoin self-custody, open-source solutions, or privacy-focused tools, our goal is to help you secure a future that’s truly independent and free.

But we couldn’t do it alone. Every day, our community members go above and beyond to spread the word about Foundation, Passport, and Envoy. We want to give back by offering more than just a “thank you.” That’s why we created the Foundation Ambassador Program to reward you for being an integral part of our mission.

What is the Ambassador Program?

The Ambassador Program is designed for those who regularly share their love for Foundation with friends, family, and fellow Bitcoiners. Now, you can continue spreading the word and get rewarded for it.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign Up for Free: Join the Ambassador Program in just 30 seconds by visiting our Ambassador Portal. Fill in your details and you’ll gain access to your personal dashboard.
2. Get Your Unique Coupon Code: Once you’re logged in, you’ll receive a coupon code that you can customize. Instead of a random code like ‘J27H9F8V,’ you can change it to something more memorable, like ‘SATOSHI21.’
3. Earn Rewards for Referrals: Whenever someone uses your coupon to purchase a Passport or book a Concierge onboarding call, they get a discount, and you earn rewards! You’ll get $10 for each Passport referral and $5 for each Concierge service purchase.
4. Convert Your Referrals into Store Credit: Each month, your referral rewards will be converted into store credit. The more referrals you make, the more credit you accumulate leading to some great rewards in our Ambassador Store!

Ambassador Store

With the launch of our Ambassador Store, we’re thrilled to provide you with even more opportunities to enjoy your rewards. The store is designed to reward you for spreading the word about Foundation, allowing you to turn your referral rewards into tangible perks. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your Bitcoin setup, grab some exclusive merch, or even stack more sats the Ambassador Store has something for you. The best part? This is just the beginning, more items will be added as we continue to grow the program.

Here’s what you can grab right now:

• Passport
• Concierge
• Vault Concierge
• Exclusive Ambassador-only merch
• Bitcoin vouchers

How to Redeem Your Rewards

Redeeming your rewards is easy. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

1. Log into the Ambassador Portal: Visit the store and log in to your account.
2. Browse and Add to Cart: Pick the items you want from our exclusive collection whether it’s merch, hardware, or Bitcoin vouchers.
3. Apply Your Rewards: During checkout, simply select the option to use your account balance to complete the purchase.
4. Receive Your Items: We’ll process your order promptly and ship it straight to your door.

Bitcoin Vouchers

How about turning your rewards into Bitcoin? You can redeem your rewards for Bitcoin vouchers via our BTCPay Server. It’s simple:

1. Add the Bitcoin Voucher to your cart.
2. Select the option to use your account balance to complete the purchase.
3. Within three working days, you’ll receive a separate email to withdraw your funds directly to self-custody.

Note: Bitcoin vouchers are only available for purchase using your account balance.

Stack Your Rewards for Bigger Purchases

Not ready to redeem yet? You don’t have to! You can save up your rewards for even bigger purchases. Whether it’s Passport or personalized Concierge services, your rewards never expire. So, stack them up for those high-ticket items!

Join the Ambassador Community

We’re not just building a rewards program, we’re building a community. We’ve created a dedicated topic in our Telegram group just for Ambassadors, where you can get support, ask questions, and share ideas. And that’s not all, we’re also preparing exclusive content, designed to help you promote and earn even more rewards. If you need anything or have suggestions, we’re here for you.

How to Get Involved

If you’re not already an Ambassador, you’re missing out on the fun! Sign up today to start earning rewards. It’s free, easy, and gives you access to all the perks of our exclusive Ambassador program.

Building Tools for Freedom

At Foundation, we believe that true freedom in the digital age starts with privacy. We’re excited to announce that we’ve changed the license of our Tor library from GPL to the more permissive MIT license. This shift allows developers even greater flexibility to integrate and adapt our Tor library within their Flutter-based wallets and privacy-focused projects, furthering the mission of protecting user privacy across the globe.

Why Tor Matters in the Fight for Privacy

Tor is a vital tool in the ongoing fight for privacy. By routing internet traffic through a series of encrypted hops, Tor masks users’ IP addresses and encrypts their traffic, making it very impossible for third parties to monitor their online activities.

In the context of Bitcoin and privacy, this is especially important. By integrating Tor, developers can ensure that users’ transaction data and personal information are not easily tied together. This not only enhances the privacy of users but also adds an essential layer of security to wallets. As more people turn to Bitcoin as a tool for financial sovereignty, protecting their digital footprint is crucial.

Empowering Developers with Open-Source Tools

At Foundation, we are passionate advocates of open-source and collaboration across the space to help people regain their freedom. While our Tor library has always been open-source, we’ve now made it even more accessible by switching its license from GPL to the MIT license. This change provides the community with greater flexibility and ease in integrating Tor into any Flutter-based wallet, making it an even more seamless and powerful tool for enhancing user privacy.

With just a few lines of code, developers can add this crucial privacy feature to their wallets, ensuring that user data is not only secure but also more private. We see this as an important step toward creating a more private and secure digital ecosystem, where financial independence and privacy go hand in hand.

Contributions from the Community

We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible support and contributions from our community. A special thanks goes to our friends over at StackWallet, who not only integrated the Tor library into their own stack (pun intended) but have also provided invaluable feedback and contributions that have helped make the library what it is today.

In addition, we’re excited to say our friends over at Cake Wallet are also integrating our Tor library into their stack. As a privacy-first wallet, their commitment to user security and anonymity aligns closely with our own mission. By incorporating our Tor library, Cake Wallet is taking an important step toward bolstering privacy for their users, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected.

Licensed Under MIT: Free to Use, Modify, and Share

We strongly believe in the power of open-source technology to drive innovation and advance privacy and freedom for all. That’s why our Tor library is licensed under the MIT license, meaning it’s free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. We want to create a world where privacy-enhancing technology is accessible to all, without barriers or gatekeepers.

Whether you’re an independent developer or part of a larger team, our Tor library is there for you to integrate, experiment with, and build upon. Together, we can continue advancing the possibilities of secure and privacy-focused technologies.

Explore the Tor Library and Start Building

We invite developers from all walks of life—whether you’re passionate about Bitcoin, privacy, or decentralized applications—to dive into our Tor library and start building. We’ve made it as easy as possible to get started, and we’re excited to see how the community uses this tool to enhance privacy in their projects.

To get started, you can find our open-source Tor library on GitHub:

GitHub Repository: Foundation Devices Tor Library

Let’s work together to build tools that make the digital world more private, secure, and free for everyone. At Foundation, we believe in a future where privacy is a right, not a luxury, and we’re excited to continue building that future—one open-source tool at a time.