The blockchain industry is witnessing a groundbreaking collaboration that is changing the way humanitarian aid is delivered in crisis areas, as ENS aligns its resources with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to bring about change in Gaza. By integrating blockchain technology, ENS is clearly at the forefront of a new era of digital philanthropy.
Using Blockchain for Good
ENS has enabled a unique digital identity, ‘irc.eth’, enabling a seamless donation process for the crypto community. This approach is a direct lifeline to those in need and ensures that Emergency Medical Teams (EMT), deployed by the IRC and Medical Aid Pal (MAP), can provide essential care without delay. irc.eth makes it easy for anyone around the world to contribute with a wide range of cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, BNB and many more.
By running ‘irc.eth’, the IRC can accept payments directly, avoiding the complexity that typically comes with crypto donations. This efficiency is crucial in emergency situations, where timing is everything. The ability to accept a wide selection of cryptocurrencies ensures that the barrier to entry for contributors is as low as possible, expanding the potential donor pool and increasing the likelihood of rapid, meaningful aid to Gaza.
A community effort for global impact
Please note that this is the second time ENS has partnered with IRC, and it represents a stronger commitment to using technology for humanitarian purposes. Nick Johnson, creator of ENS, underlines the importance of this partnership in delivering real aid to Gaza, showing that blockchain technology has greater potential to go beyond its typical financial applications.
Crypto donation platform Endament also plays an important role in this collaboration. The platform allows low-cost cryptocurrency donations through many chains such as Optimism and Base. This flexibility opens the door for donors of all financial backgrounds to contribute, with traditional assets and crypto donations being tax deductible through Endaoment. The new strategy of using onchain technology to engage internet-native donors is highlighted by Endaoment CEO Robbie Heeger. He said:
By combining simple donations through ENS names and tax-deductible multi-chain gifts through Endaoment, the IRC is demonstrating to nonprofits around the world how to communicate with Internet-native donors in more direct ways.
