ISRG Prossimo Project: Donation Information for Memory-Safe Software Initiative
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Summary
The article provides donation information for ISRG's Prossimo project, which focuses on moving critical software to memory-safe code. It details how to donate appreciated securities (stocks/mutual funds held over one year) through Vanguard with specific account information, and also accepts cryptocurrency donations (BTC, BCH, ETH, DOGE, WBTC) of $1,000 USD or more via BitPay. Contact information is provided for coordinating donations.
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· 5 pulledDonations of StockAppreciated securities or mutual fund shares that you've owned for more than one year can be excellent charitable gifts.
Brokerage Firm:VanguardAccount Name:Internet Security Research GroupISRG Account #:44865458DTC #:0062Tax ID #:46-3344200
Gifts of CryptocurrencyWe accept BTC, BCH, ETH, DOGE, WBTC, and all other currencies supported by BitPay.
We are able to accept donations equivalent to $1,000 USD or greater.
ISRG's Prossimo is moving critical software to memory safe code.
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