Technology & process

How OpenCharities Works

From donation to traceable impact — a fully transparent journey powered by transparent infrastructure, automated tracking, and real-time reporting.

See it in action
Why current systems fail

Billions donated. Almost no proof it worked.

The charity sector runs on trust, not evidence. Donors give, charities report — months later, in aggregate, with no way to verify. The result: distrust, disengagement, and wasted potential.

0%

of nonprofits can demonstrate causal impact of their programs

Stanford Social Innovation Review, 2023

0%

of donors say they stopped giving due to lack of transparency

Charity Navigator Donor Survey, 2023

€3B+

donated annually in the Netherlands with limited outcome tracking

Geefwijzer / CBF, 2023

The Journey

Follow a donation from the moment it leaves your hands to the tracked outcome it creates.

Step 1

Donor gives

A donor contributes through the OpenCharities platform. The donation is recorded immediately, creating a timestamped record from the very first moment.

Step 2

Smart contract allocates

Funds are routed automatically based on predefined rules — matching programs, milestone-based releases, or direct allocation. No intermediary touches the money.

Step 3

Charity receives

The nonprofit receives funds directly. Every incoming transaction is publicly traceable, building accountability from receipt.

Step 4

Impact tracked

Charities submit outcome evidence tied to specific donations. Tracking happens automatically, creating permanent, auditable proof that the funds created real results.

Step 5

Donor sees results

Donors receive real-time updates as milestones are achieved. A personal impact dashboard shows exactly where their money went and what it accomplished.

Traditional vs. transparent giving

See how transparently tracked donation flows compare to the status quo.

Traditional flow

Donate and hope for the best
Annual report months later
Aggregate numbers, no traceability
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vs

OpenCharities flow

Donate and track in real time
Continuous milestone updates
Every euro traceable end-to-end

The technology behind trust

Three pillars that make fully transparent giving possible.

Transparent Tracking

Every donation, allocation, and outcome is independently recorded. No single party can alter the record. Donors, charities, and auditors all see the same truth.

Automated Rules

Programmable rules govern how funds move. Milestone-based releases, matching programs, and allocation logic execute automatically — removing intermediaries and human error.

Real-time Dashboard

A live view of your impact. Track donations as they flow, see milestones as they are completed, and share proof with stakeholders at any time. No waiting for annual reports.

Three steps to get started

Whether you are a donor, nonprofit, or company — getting started is simple.

01
1

Create your account

Sign up in minutes. No crypto knowledge needed. We handle the technical complexity so you see euros, not jargon.

02
2

Make your first donation

Choose a charity or cause. Your donation is recorded immediately, starting the transparency trail.

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3

Track your impact

Watch your donation journey in real time. Receive updates when milestones are hit. Share transparent proof with anyone.

Ready to see transparent giving in action?

Join the movement toward fully traceable impact. Be among the first to experience donation traceability from euro to outcome.

Launching 2026 · Join as an early user

Technical questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how the platform works under the hood.

Not at all. The blockchain layer is completely abstracted away. You interact with euros, familiar dashboards, and standard payment methods. The blockchain works behind the scenes to guarantee transparency and immutability — you never need to manage wallets, tokens, or gas fees.

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