The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced the launch of the Finney Freedom Prize on the day of the fourth Bitcoin halving, in honor of Hal Finney, a pioneer in the world of Bitcoin. The prize will be awarded to individuals or institutions that make significant contributions to Bitcoin and human rights, with the recipient receiving a monetary award of 1 BTC.
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, stated that the goal of the prize is to inspire people to use Bitcoin to advance human rights and economic liberation worldwide. The prize will be awarded for each halving era, with the first recipient being Hal Finney himself for the 2009-2012 era.
A seven-person “Genesis Committee” will be appointed to select Laureates for the subsequent halving eras, with a maximum of two recipients chosen for each era. The criteria for consideration include educating people about Bitcoin, promoting financial freedom through the use of Bitcoin, contributing to Bitcoin’s codebase, and advocating for digital privacy.
The Finney Freedom Prize will be awarded through the 2130s, with a total of 33 prizes to be given out. The prize aims to inspire individuals to follow in Hal Finney’s footsteps and expand the accessibility of Bitcoin to more people.
With its focus on promoting human rights and advancing the use of Bitcoin, the Finney Freedom Prize is poised to become a prestigious award in the world of cryptocurrency.
