Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has publicly highlighted the disparity between his substantial $21 million donation to OpenSats and Tether’s recent $250,000 contribution to the same nonprofit organization. OpenSats, dedicated to funding Bitcoin core developers and critical infrastructure projects, received Dorsey’s significant endowment earlier this year through his philanthropic initiatives.
This week, Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced its $250,000 donation to support OpenSats’ mission of sustaining Bitcoin’s development ecosystem. The contribution comes at a time when funding for open-source Bitcoin development remains a pressing concern within the cryptocurrency community.
Dorsey’s reaction to Tether’s donation amount suggests expectations for larger corporate participation in supporting Bitcoin’s foundational development work. The technology executive has been a long-time Bitcoin advocate and has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the cryptocurrency’s ecosystem through both financial support and public endorsement.
Industry observers note that while corporate donations to Bitcoin development remain relatively rare, Tether’s contribution represents a step toward greater institutional involvement in supporting the network’s infrastructure. The discussion around appropriate funding levels for Bitcoin development comes as the network continues to scale and evolve to meet growing global demand.
