What Cryptocurrency We Accept

Cryptocurrency has become one of the most tax-efficient and convenient ways to give to charity. Through our trusted donation partner, VeteransDonations.org accepts a wide range of leading cryptocurrencies — from the largest, most established coins to popular stablecoins and dozens of other tokens. Here's a look at what we accept.

Major Cryptocurrencies

The most widely held cryptocurrencies are all accepted, including:

• Bitcoin (BTC) — the original and largest cryptocurrency.
• Ethereum (ETH) — the leading smart-contract platform.
• Solana (SOL) — a fast, low-cost blockchain popular for many tokens.
• XRP (XRP) — the digital asset used on the XRP Ledger.
• Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) — long-established, widely traded coins.

Stablecoins

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold a steady value, usually pegged to the U.S. dollar. They're a popular choice for donations because their value doesn't fluctuate. We accept:

• USD Coin (USDC)
• Tether (USDT)
• Dai (DAI)
• Ripple USD (RLUSD)
• Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and PAX Gold (PAXG)

Other Popular Tokens

Beyond the majors, dozens of well-known tokens are accepted, including:

• Chainlink (LINK) — a leading decentralized oracle network.
• Avalanche (AVAX), Polkadot (DOT), and Polygon (POL) — major smart-contract and scaling platforms.
• Uniswap (UNI) and Aave (AAVE) — leading decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens.
• Shiba Inu (SHIB) — a widely held community token.
• The Graph (GRT), Maker (MKR), Synthetix (SNX), and Tezos (XTZ).

Supported Cryptocurrencies at a Glance

The specific cryptocurrencies accepted for donation can vary by charity and by the platform used. Widely-accepted coins include:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Solana (SOL)
• XRP (XRP) and Ripple USD (RLUSD)
• USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) — stablecoins
• Chainlink (LINK)
• Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Avalanche (AVAX), Polkadot (DOT), Polygon (POL), Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), and other major altcoins (varies by processor)

Smaller altcoins, memecoins, and DeFi tokens are generally handled on a case-by-case basis depending on the donation platform.

In total, our donation partner supports roughly 90 different cryptocurrencies across the Ethereum (ERC-20), Solana (SPL), and native blockchain networks. If you hold a coin not named here, there's a good chance it's still accepted — the full selection appears when you begin your donation.

Why Donate Crypto Instead of Cash?

Donating cryptocurrency directly — rather than selling it and donating the proceeds — carries a significant tax advantage. When you give appreciated crypto that you've held for more than a year, you generally avoid the capital gains tax you would have owed on the increase in value, and you may be able to deduct the full fair market value. This makes crypto one of the most tax-smart assets to give. (See our article on the tax benefits of donating crypto for details, and consult your tax advisor for your situation.)

Is It Secure?

Yes. All cryptocurrency donations are processed through Every.org, a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit donation platform. Your transaction is handled securely, and you'll receive a tax receipt immediately. You never leave our site to give — the secure donation window opens right here.

Ready to Donate Crypto?

Donating cryptocurrency takes just a couple of minutes and directly supports U.S. veterans. Head to the crypto donation page to choose your coin and give securely.