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2025-05-04 12:00:06
⚡️🍍 STORY - He had over $86 million in Bitcoin. He could have bought Lambos, a yacht or a private island.
But instead, he preferred to give EVERYTHING away... Without ever revealing his name.
This is the true story of the PINEAPPLE FUND, the world's most mysterious Bitcoin donor.
It's December 14, 2017.
Bitcoin reaches $17,000.
A user posts on Reddit:
" Bitcoin has changed my life, and I have far more money than I can ever spend. My aims, goals, and motivations in life have nothing to do with having XX million or being the mega rich. So I'm doing something else: donating the majority of my bitcoins to charitable causes. "
He signs: Pineapple Fund
And the donations start immediately:
💰 $1 million to Watsi (healthcare in poor countries)
💰 1 million dollars to The Water Project (drinking water in Africa)
1 million to EFF (digital freedoms)
💰 $500,000 to BitGive (crypto and NGOs)
... And that's just the beginning.
In all, nearly 60 associations receive donations.
"Money is useful, but having too much of it doesn't add anything to my life. I prefer to use it to do good.
As for the donor, he remains invisible.
He gives no filmed interviews.
No identity, no photos.
He's not looking for publicity or a return.
He just creates a pineapple logo and an ultra-minimalist site with the phrase:
"If you're doing something great, apply for a donation."
"My goals in life have nothing to do with having XX million or being mega-rich. - Pine "
Pine only helps registered charities. No donations to individuals.
But the fund accepts applications, even if some NGOs are unfamiliar with Bitcoin, Pine helps them create a wallet, secure the seed and convert the funds into fiat.
At its peak, the sum donated is worth over $86 million.
He keeps his word. He gives everything.
Until this final message, in early 2018: "Mission complete. The Pineapple Fund is closed. We have donated over 5,000 BTC. Thanks to the community."
🗣️ "Every development since Bitcoin's creation has made it stronger and stronger, and more capable of solving existing problems in the monetary and financial system. This has created a new generation of crypto "early adopters", cypherpunks or technologists using crypto to change the world, who now have the power and responsibility induced by owning capital. [...] Thank you for following me through this experience. I'm going to say goodbye for now, but there may be room for dessert in a few years' time. If you're ever fortunate enough to own a crypto fortune, consider supporting causes that will make the world what you hope it will be. ♥️, Pine "
And Pine, the founder of PineApple Fund, will never be heard from again.
Some questions remain unanswered: Who was he? How much Bitcoin did he really own? And why did he do it?
But at least we know one thing: He proved that Bitcoin can also change lives... without expecting anything in return.
🫡 I don't know if Pine is on Nostr or if he'll ever read this message...
But know this: your story is one of those that truly inspire me - the kind that commands deep respect.
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