Re: DDG Tasks Bug Bounty Proposal

Matthew Toseland <[email protected]> Sat, 6 May 2017 14:59:17 +0100

Newsgroups	gmane.network.freenet.devel
Message-ID	<[email protected]>

On 06/05/17 14:11, Freenet wrote:
> Could this be solved by paying a known third party? Such as bountysource
> or something?
>
> And from there the developer who creates the patch could still remain
> anonymous and gain the funds?

Bountysource FAQ:

> As part of the cash out process we require a full name, address, and
email address. We may also require that you fill out a W-8/W-9 form for
tax obligations (see "Do I have to pay taxes on bounties I collect?") below.

If you want to avoid this, you need to raise the funds anonymously, and
build an infrastructure for managing them anonymously. This is quite
feasible and people have tried; the catch is people will use it for
other things too. But it doesn't apply to money given publicly to FPI, a
registered non-profit. The basic concept of money laundering is using
"black" money to pay for "white" services. Doing the opposite is still a
bad idea if you're a charity. If you want to spend it anonymously, you
need to raise it anonymously.

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