MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to support the Bitcoin network, expand Bitcoin adoption, and fund education linked to financial sovereignty.
The Bitcoin mining company announced the MARA Foundation on Monday at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. The foundation said it will focus on Bitcoin security, self custody, education, and network health.
The MARA Foundation also opened a public vote for a $100,000 contribution. Voters will choose between 256 Foundation, Libreria de Satoshi, and SafeNet.
MARA Foundation Targets Bitcoin Network Health
The MARA Foundation said it plans to support work that protects the Bitcoin network from security risks. The group named quantum computing as one area of concern.
Quantum computing refers to a type of computing that could affect some cryptographic systems in the future. Bitcoin uses cryptography to protect addresses, signatures, and transactions.
MARA said the foundation will take measures to “harden Bitcoin against security threats.” The company linked that goal to its wider support for Bitcoin’s core design.
The MARA Foundation also plans to support self custodial Bitcoin. Self custody means users hold their own private keys and control their own Bitcoin.
That focus matters because many users rely on third parties to hold crypto. With self custody, users take direct control of access and storage.
The foundation also said it will support the “development of a robust and healthy fee market for Bitcoin transactions.” A Bitcoin fee market means users pay transaction fees to miners for including transactions in blocks.
MARA Foundation Opens $100,000 Bitcoin Vote
The MARA Foundation will begin with a $100,000 contribution fund. MARA asked the public to vote on which Bitcoin group should receive the money.
The first candidate is 256 Foundation, an open source Bitcoin mining platform. The group works on Bitcoin mining tools and related open infrastructure.
The second candidate is Libreria de Satoshi, a Latin American Bitcoin education platform. It helps Spanish speaking users and developers learn about Bitcoin.
The third candidate is SafeNet, a Bitcoin powered, community operated wireless network. It serves underprivileged communities through local connectivity.
MARA said the vote matches the foundation’s goal of supporting Bitcoin access and education. The company also said the foundation will work with communities that use Bitcoin outside traditional financial systems.
The MARA Foundation described financial sovereignty as one of its main goals. In simple terms, financial sovereignty means people can hold and move money without full dependence on banks or local restrictions.
MARA Holdings Links Bitcoin Adoption To Global South
MARA Holdings said the MARA Foundation will support communities in the Global South, mainly in Africa and Latin America.
The company said Bitcoin is used in some places affected by hyperinflation, confiscatory policy, and limits on financial freedom. Hyperinflation means prices rise very fast and local money loses value quickly.
MARA said, “We believe Bitcoin embodies the most powerful tool for financial sovereignty, economic resilience, and human freedom in the world.”
The company also said it wants to protect the “core properties that make Bitcoin sound, durable money.”
“We are committed to supporting communities using Bitcoin to expand access to sound money and strengthen local economies,”
MARA added.
The MARA Foundation also plans to provide educational resources for Bitcoin developers and policymakers. Developers build and maintain Bitcoin related tools, while policymakers shape rules that can affect Bitcoin use.
MARA Foundation Arrives As Bitcoin Mining Changes
The MARA Foundation launched as many corporate Bitcoin mining firms expand into AI and high performance computing.
These companies have large data center operations. Some miners now use that infrastructure for other computing services to seek higher revenue.
MARA’s launch also comes as Bitcoin hashrate has fallen 28.8% since September. Hashrate measures the computing power miners use to secure the Bitcoin network.
A higher hashrate usually means more mining power supports the network. A lower hashrate shows less total computing power at that time.
The MARA Foundation gives MARA Holdings a separate channel for Bitcoin security, Bitcoin education, and Bitcoin adoption work. The foundation’s first public step is the $100,000 Bitcoin vote.
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📅 Published: April 28, 2026 • 🕓 Last updated: April 28, 2026
