The Sacred Flow explained
The Sacred Flow, How does it work?
1. Donations in Fiat
Supporters give donations in local currency (EUR, USD, etc.) or Bitcoin through our website or other approved channels. Every month, these contributions are accumulated on our platform and displayed on our homepage.
2. Conversion to Bitcoin
At the end of each month, all fiat donations are converted into Bitcoin. This process is transparent and securely managed, ensuring that every cent donated is accurately transformed into Bitcoin. All donations through our website are registered and displayed on the The Sacred Flow.
3. Recording on the Blockchain
The converted Bitcoin is recorded on the blockchain, providing a publicly accessible and tamper-proof record of the Bitcoin that is available to the Foundation. This step guarantees complete transparency, allowing anyone to verify the amount of Bitcoin. Check out our Bitcoin Donation Strategy for more details about the Foundation’s Bitcoin strategy and -holdings.
4. Display of Financial Flows
All transactions—such as purchases, project funding, and surplus allocation—are displayed on The Sacred Flow. These data points are made available publicly, so supporters can see exactly what for and how their support is being used.
5. Direct Transfers to Projects
The Bitcoin is then transferred directly from our platform to the projects in Ghana. We aim to avoid intermediaries like banks or governments as much as possible, increasing efficiency and security.
6. Surplus Management & Long-term Growth
Any Bitcoin surplus that exceeds immediate project needs is moved into the Ripple Foundation Treasury Reserve. This reserve is held as long-term capital to support future projects and ensure sustainability.
7. Monthly Impact Updates
Every month, we publish an impact update — a blog of sorts — detailing what was invested in that month, transaction details, project milestones, stories from the communities, and overall progress. These updates are partially accessible to the public, while full bitcoin transaction details and inside information are available exclusively on The Ripple Dashboard for our Ripple Family members only.
Why Some Content Is Exclusive
We believe in being as open and transparent as possible about our work. We share impact stories, milestones, and key (financial) updates publicly to demonstrate the real difference our support makes in the African communities we serve.
However, to foster deeper engagement and reward our most dedicated supporters, we also offer exclusive access to detailed financial flows, project insights, and behind-the-scenes updates through our Ripple Family Dashboard. This tiered approach allows us to maintain transparency while providing our committed members with a richer, more in-depth view of our work and how contributions are directly making an impact.
We see this as a way to build trust and strengthen our shared journey — because true transparency includes not just showing the impact but also responsibly sharing the process behind it.
