Bitcoin Donor-Advised Funds

Maximize the impact 
of your charitable bitcoin

Contribute bitcoin to charity without converting to dollars, while retaining control of a key. Retain full transparency, avoid costly exchange fees, and receive the tax benefits of donor-advised giving.

Join donors contributing more than $25 million in bitcoin

Simplify bitcoin for the causes you care about

A donor advised fund is a tax advantaged charitable account that lets you donate assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and grant to nonprofits on your own timeline. A Bitcoin Donor Advised Fund applies this model to bitcoin.

Charities get the opportunity of tax free bitcoin growth

Most DAFs accept bitcoin only to immediately covert it to dollars. Unchained DAFs keep donations in bitcoin until when you decide to grant, allowing the charities to benefit if the bitcoin price increases.

Donate without blind trust — control a key

Your donation is held on-chain in collaborative custody where you control a key. This structure lets you give thoughtfully over time, without giving up visibility or being forced into immediate selling bitcoin.

Increase the impact of your giving

You can support any nonprofit, whether or not they are ready to accept bitcoin directly. Because you can recommend grants over time, your bitcoin can potentially grow before being distributed, increasing the long term impact of your charitable giving.

The only bitcoin-native DAF
“As a donor-advised fund sponsor, we prefer using Unchained bitcoin donations due to their innovative and secure collaborative custody model.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What control or visibility do I have over my donated bitcoin?

You have full on-chain visibility into your donated bitcoin at all times. Funds are held in a collaborative custody multisig vault, meaning no single party can move the bitcoin unilaterally. While the DAF sponsor legally owns the assets, which is required for tax deductibility, the multisig structure provides transparency and strong safeguards against loss or misuse.

When can I recommend a grant after donating bitcoin?

You can recommend grants as soon as your bitcoin donation is complete and accepted into the DAF. There is no mandatory waiting period. Grant recommendations can be made immediately or years later, entirely on your timeline.

How is my donated bitcoin held before it is granted?

Your bitcoin is held on-chain in a multisignature collaborative custody vault, not on an exchange, and not co-mingled in a custodial wallet.

How does a Bitcoin Donor Advised Fund differ from donating bitcoin directly to a charity?

Donating bitcoin directly to a charity is a one-time gift. Once sent, the charity controls the funds immediately. A Bitcoin Donor Advised Fund works differently. You receive a tax deduction when you donate, but you can choose which charities to support and when over time. One contribution can fund multiple grants, without requiring your bitcoin to be sold right away. In short, a Bitcoin DAF provides more flexibility, long-term planning, and tax efficiency than direct donations.