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With the right steps in place, Bitcoin can be a fairly private alternative to fiat currencies, or it can be relatively easy to use thanks to its adoption by services like Cash App, PayPal, and Strike. If you have any Bitcoin or are willing to purchase some, you can leave a donation at the wallets below.
Bitcoin Wallet:
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Lightning Wallet:
phillipprado@strike.me
Perhaps the easiest way to support me is through one of my affiliate or referral programs. There are several products and services many privacy and security minded individuals would be interested in. All the options below are ones I use and enjoy. Just use one of my affiliate links or enter one of my referral codes at checkout, and I will get a small kickback at no extra cost to you.
| Company | Perk | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Proton Mail | Get a free month of Proton Mail Plus | Proton.me |
| TryHackMe | Get $5 toward your subscription | TryHackMe.com |
| Privacy.com | Get $5 free when you use the referral code WAKFC | Privacy.com |
| Ente Photos | Get an additional 10gb free when you use the referral code PHILLIP | Ente.io |
| Strike | Get all trading fees waived on your next $500 in Bitcoin trades | Strike.me |
| Fold | Get 20,000 sats free with your first Fold Card purchase | Foldapp.com |
Read more about each affiliate below:
So you've heard of Proton and their privacy-focused products, namely Proton Mail, but you still haven't given them a shot? Well, now's your chance.
Thankfully, Proton Mail offers a free tier, but to really get the most out of the platform, you'll want to upgrade to Proton Mail Plus or higher.
I'm a Proton power user, and it's really helped in my journey to get way from Google and other proprietary, privacy-invasive alternatives. Use the link below, and you can try Proton Mail Plus for free for one month.
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Privacy.com is easily one of the most useful tools for someone seeking digital privacy and security. Never give another online vendor your real card information again with Privacy.com. Users can generate virtual prepaid debit cards for one-time purchases or subscriptions with individualized spend limits as well as the ability to pause, unpause, or close your cards at any time.
It's one of the best tools to make pseudonymous online purchases, and it's genuinely easy to use. And now, when you sign up with the link below or use the referral code WAKFC, you'll get $5 for free.
Ente Photos is easily the best Google Photos alternative for the privacy minded thanks to its advanced privacy, security, and usability features. Ente offer a range of plans at various prices, and if you use the referral code PHILLIP you'll get an extra 10gb of storage for free when you sign up for any of the paid plans.
Strike allows for simple and straightforward Bitcoin purchases by allowing users to make one off purchases or DCA their investments. Plus, the platform offers bill pay and lets users purchase various gift cards, making living on a Bitcoin standard possible without forgoing your existing financial tools. Want to stack sats while accruing miles on your credit card? Strike may be the tool for you.
Fold is a Bitcoin power user's dream. With their FDIC insured debit account, users can replace or supplement their existing bank with one that rewards them with sats on every purchase. And with tools like DCA, round ups, and direct to Bitcoin deposits, saving sats has never been easier. Whether you want to pay your bills, buy a cup of coffee, cop some gift cards, or just save some Bitcoin, Fold's got you covered.