GIVECOIN

Givecoin is a blockchain based on Bitcoin technology, operated by the community of Stadtwerkstatt Linz, with key contributions from the servus.at department, the Infolab, and the Gibling community currency initiative. Since 2014, it has functioned as a private, closed blockchain without public miners, relying exclusively on solar energy within a secure network. The Givecoin holds no market value and serves solely experimental purposes, often referred to as "play money" or "art currency." Its core software, “givecoind,” is a modified version of Bitcoin's framework and has run stably for over a decade. A Python-based web wallet ensures anonymous usage, while a block explorer is under development to enhance transparency. The project exemplifies how blockchain technology can be creatively, sustainably, and collaboratively applied.

Our experimental Xgivecoin Blockchain operated from 2019 to 2022, utilizing the anonymous transfer technology of Turtlecoin. While it showcased innovative approaches to privacy-focused transactions, the blockchain is currently not active. But - stay tuned: