💜Donate to I2P
Your contribution keeps the I2P network resilient, censorship-resistant, and accessible to everyone. We accept multiple donation methods to respect your privacy preferences.
Monero (XMR) - Recommended
Monero provides the strongest privacy guarantees for donations. All transactions are confidential and untraceable.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin donations are accepted for convenience, though they offer less privacy than Monero.
Zcash (ZEC)
Zcash offers enhanced privacy features for those who prefer this cryptocurrency.
Privacy First: We recommend cryptocurrency donations for maximum anonymity. All donations support the entire project.
Other Cryptocurrencies: Want to donate using a different cryptocurrency? Please contact us and we'll provide an address for your preferred currency.
🌱Why I2P Needs Your Support
I2P is built and maintained entirely by volunteers. Donations enable critical infrastructure and development work that keeps the network running.
Infrastructure & Operations
- Maintain reseed servers worldwide
- Run build systems, mirrors, and hosting
- Pay for bandwidth and server costs
- Renew domains and SSL certificates
Security & Research
- Commission independent security audits
- Implement post-quantum cryptography
- Research new privacy techniques
- Partner with universities on research
Development
- Implement new protocol features
- Fix critical bugs and improve performance
- Prototype performance improvements
- Build better user experiences
Community
- Translate documentation into new languages
- Support new contributors and mentoring
- Fund travel to developer summits
- Expand presence at privacy conferences
🚀Sponsor Specific Development
🏢Corporate & Institutional Support
Companies and organizations that benefit from I2P can support the project through corporate sponsorship. Sponsors can fund general operations, specific research initiatives, or community programs.
Recognition tiers:
- Bronze ($1,000+): Logo on website
- Silver ($5,000+): Logo + mention in release notes
- Gold ($10,000+): Logo + priority support for technical questions
All corporate sponsors are reviewed to ensure alignment with I2P's privacy mission. Contact admin@i2p.net to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
📊Financial Transparency
Coming 2026: Formal financial statements and annual reports will be published starting in 2026. We're committed to full transparency about how community funds are used.
🙏Other Ways to Help
Don't have funds to donate? There are many other valuable ways to support I2P:
Contribute Code
Help develop I2P by contributing to the Java router, Android app, or supporting tools. Check our GitLab for open issues.
Run Infrastructure
Operate a reseed server, build system, or mirror to help strengthen the network's infrastructure.
Improve Documentation
Write guides, translate docs, or help new users get started with I2P on forums and support channels.
Spread Awareness
Tell others about I2P, write blog posts, give talks, or share information about privacy technology.
Thank you for supporting internet privacy and freedom!
Every contribution, large or small, helps keep I2P strong and independent.