Crypto for animals
You give the power of compassion to virtual coins to help real animals in need
Help ROLDA fight animal cruelty and abuse with crypto coins
ROLDA is on a mission to reach as many abused, neglected, injured, and homeless animals in Romania, a country with million strays … but this is not all.
Since 2022, we are expanding, helping #UkraineAnimals to survive the war and since 2025, thanks to our generous supporters, we extended further and currently we are proud to help vulnerable animals Worldwide.
Support our cause with crypto!
Which cryptocurrencies do we accept?
The IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property, so cryptocurrency donations to 501(c)3 charities receive the same tax treatment as stocks. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite cause. Please contact your tax or financial advisor for more information.
If you want to learn more about how donating crypto can lower your taxes, check out thegivingblock.com/faq where you can also find all of our accepted cryptocurrencies. When you donate crypto to ROLDA, we immediately convert your donation to fiat, which means all donations are non-refundable. Please only send currencies listed on the widget. Do not send unsupported currencies (including unsupported ERC-20s, ERC-721s and BEP20s) as they will be lost.
JustGiving is the first UK fundraising platform to accept cryptocurrency donations, making it easier for supporters to contribute to charitable causes like ROLDA UK using digital assets. This integration is powered by The Giving Block, which securely handles all cryptocurrency transactions and converts them to traditional currency (GBP) before they reach the charities.
Click on Give now – > Crypto (from top tabs) -> Select your cryptocurrency and then Continue button to donate in crypto.
Your donation in virtual coins helps #ROLDAdogs and cats have:
When you donate crypto directly to ROLDA, we immediately convert your coins into fiat.
Your gift will fund animal rescue missions in Romania and around the World, where animal are suffering because of natural of human made disasters, like the war in Ukraine.
Please note that all donations made in crypto are nonrefundable.
Did you know that
ROLDA accepts crypto donations since 2016
ROLDA is one of the first animal charities to accept crypto currency, starting in March 2016.
The giving process is transparent
With us, the giving process is transparent. All transactions are recorded on the blockchain, making the process traceable and reliable.
ROLDA celebrates 20 years
In 2026, ROLDA is celebrating 20 years anniversary
Take a look at how a larger donation of Bitcoin can help ROLDA reach more animals in Romania
Of course, smaller donations are gratefully accepted and make a difference for the voiceless and for our rescue mission in Romania.
1 BTC estimated at an average value of 110,000 USD, 1 ETH for an average 4,000 USD (last updated October 2025).
Ongoing programs:
Cover the entire costs for the small shelter for 12 months = 0.6 BTC or 19.8 ETH
Cover the entire costs for ROLDA to function for a whole year (2 dog shelters, 1 cat shelter, social and education programs, helping pets from poor rural communities) = 4 BTC or 133.3 ETH
Sterilize 1000 dogs and cats from poor communities = 0.5 BTC or 16.7 ETH
Help us prevent thousands more puppies and kittens from being born unwanted, from suffering, or from being killed.
Capital costs:
Build PawzUp, a state-of-art adoption and rehabilitation center for the next generations of animals and people in south-east of Romania = 52.5 BTC or 1750 ETH
It is true that we can’t change the past of all animals that suffered and were brutally killed but we can work together to change their future (including by using modern methods like donating cryptocurrencies).
Our ultimate goal is to find each rescued dog/cat the best human companion who will understand, respect, and offer her/him the best!
What We Do
- Operate two no-kill dog shelters and a shelter for senior/disabled cats.
- Rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and re-home animals - close to 100,000 helped to date.
- Provide veterinary care, spaying/neutering, and education.
- Support impoverished pet owners with emergency aid and food.
- Extend humanitarian relief and animal rescue to conflict zones in Ukraine .
ROLDA's Core Beliefs
- Animals enrich our lives and possess emotions, memories, and rights.
- Human actions and decisions impact the wellbeing of animals.
- We must be guardians of the natural world, sharing responsibility for its creatures.
How ROLDA Embodies Sustainability
- Humane population control (sterilization) actively curbs the stray crisis, reducing suffering and environmental pressures.
- Disaster response (e.g., floods in Galați) links animal welfare to climate adaptation and resilient communities.
- Food aid, veterinary support, and adoption programs build healthier, more equitable human and animal populations.
- Education campaigns foster responsible pet ownership and stewardship of local biodiversity.
ESG at ROLDA
- Environmental: Fights ecosystem degradation by reducing stray populations and supporting humane land use.
- Social: Acts as a safety net for animals and vulnerable people, upholding compassion, justice, and dignity.
- Governance: Transparent operations, ethical use of donations, measurable impact, and community-driven decision-making.
In 2026, ROLDA proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as a dedicated animal welfare charity. Over two decades, we’ve gone beyond the milestone of helping more than 100,000 animals and supporting 50 different rescuers across Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, and Bulgaria. This achievement marks only the beginning of our expanding mission to provide life-saving aid and advocacy for vulnerable animals throughout the region.
Our PROMISES
- Never refuse an animal injured, abused, homeless, hungry;
- Never put to sleep a healthy animal or an animal who has a chance to recover;
- Never disappoint our great supporters;
- Work transparently;
- Help animals and people who care about them;
- Fight for our goals, beliefs, and values until the end.
If you have questions or need assistance with your gift, please write us to contact@rolda.org!
Our sponsors
We are very grateful to our regular sponsors
Starting March 2021, ROLDA partnered with $BDOG to raise much-needed funds for over 700 dogs in our private shelters. We have already received two donations in total of 2,397 ETH from $BDOG, which purchased food for 92 dogs, vet treatment for 2 dogs and much needed equipment for shelter. $BDOG is a fully decentralized, liquidity locked, and audited ERC-20 crypto charity token focusing on supporting animal shelters worldwide.
We are grateful to $PITT team for the donation received in May 2021 for food and medical care for #roldadogs. As part of Phase 2 of "50T Pitbull Charity Event" they decided to donate 2T ~ 470$ to ROLDA, safely received in our wallet as XML. ($PIT) Pitbull is a self-staking token created on the the Binance Smart Chain network.
ROLDA is grateful to Chris & $Bingus Token for the donation of 500 $ in BTC received in May 2021 for #roldadogs. $Bingus is a deflationary token on the Binance Smart Chain network with the purpose of raising money for animal rescues and shelters. Within three weeks from launch, $Bingus has donated $30,000 to animal rescues across the world. $Bingus aims to be the leading crypto currency in promoting animal welfare.
ROLDA is grateful to Chichibit for the donation of 1.18 ETH received in August 2021 for #roldadogs. Chichibit is the creation of a french group of animal lovers: Alex, Tiph and their small tech team who decided to stop ignoring the animals who suffer around the World. They put their skills at work to help as much as they can. Their goal is to create 10k NFTs on Opensea transactioned through blockchain technology (Ethereum). 50% of the money raised from the sale of these unique, authentic items will go toward helping animals in need, including #roldadogs. The NFTs are called Chichibit and you can find more details by visiting their lovely website.
We are grateful to Miniflokiada team for the donation of 6.23 BNB (made in Oct 2021) for food and medical care for #roldadogs. Named after Elon’s New Shiba Inu Pup, the Mini Floki is ready to rock the crypto with its ADA rewards.
ICPuppies exists on the #InternetComputer blockchain to make good and help pups worldwide. They donate 0.5% of their royalty fees to charity organizations that help animals in need. @ICpuppies sent their first gift of 63 ICP for #roldadogs Big thanks #icpuppies!
We are grateful to Rustin and Infinity Charity Project for donating 1183.7497 ICP which include the sale of Panda Queen NFTs collection. Infinity Charity Project organizes digital art sales of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on the Internet Computer to provide services such as: rescue and sanctuary for animals, prevention of animal abuse, habitat conservation.
Our values
ROLDA work for animals is
humane and responsible
focused on animal welfare principles
measurable
community-based
transparent
Helping animals is why ROLDA was born.
And ROLDA is my whole life!
“I started this charity in my 20′s and I see it growing healthy. From a $3k budget, we grew every year. We are not as big as I had hoped after approx 20 years, but we are stronger and have supporters all over the World. ROLDA is my life and everything I dream of. I hope we will be able to build a modern rescue & adoption center where the local community feels safe to adopt rescued dogs and cats. This will be part of a much larger project which will include a sanctuary for retired working animals (donkeys, horses) and other small farm animals. The whole project is estimated to cost approx 5 million EUR which looks like a close to impossible dream but maybe the power of crypto coins will transform it into reality faster.”
Dana Costin, Founder of ROLDA
As cryptocurrencies become more widely used, so has their resulting carbon footprint, due to the energy required to generate electricity for transactions. As part of an ongoing sustainability review at ROLDA, we are currently exploring alternative cryptocurrencies with a lower environmental impact. ROLDA will regularly review raising funds through cryptocurrencies and update our policy when lower impact technologies are developed using sustainable energy sources. Any updates to our cryptocurrency donations policy will be published on this website.
Still have questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ROLDA accepting crypto currencies?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are an innovative new kind of currency and we believe that accepting these will result in donations we may not otherwise receive, as well as connecting us with new types of supporters. The cryptocurrency community has a lot of innovative ideas and we want to connect with you more directly. If you have a use case, or idea or want to partner with us, please reach out by contact@rolda.org. Also, from our research into future trends, it looks likely that we will receive digital currency as a donation and/or as part of a legacy at some point and we want to be prepared for that eventuality.
Taxation and compliance
Tax regulations related to cryptocurrencies also vary depending on which jurisdiction you’re in. In some countries, digital currencies are considered commodities for tax purposes and are thus subject to capital gains taxes; whereas in other places they may be treated differently depending on how they’re used and whether or not they’re classified as an investment instrument or a currency itself. Taxpayers must familiarize themselves with the applicable laws and regulations of their local jurisdiction to ensure compliance with taxation laws when trading digital currencies.
(source Inside Bitcoins)
Can ROLDA accept cryptocurrency from anywhere in the World?
Cryptocurrency is a global payment network, and accepting it enables ROLDA to receive donations from anywhere in the world. Anyone with an internet connection and a digital wallet can donate crypto coins to ROLDA.
What is NFT and does ROLDA accept NFT donations?
NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. The token refers to a unit of cryptocurrency on the blockchain, a public ledger on which cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin transactions are stored. NFT is analogous to a digital certificate of authenticity that serves as proof of ownership. You can donate the proceeds from the sale of an NFT to ROLDA if you first convert it to one of the cryptocurrencies that we accept which includes Ethereum and Bitcoin. You can donate NFT cryptocurrency proceeds through our cryptocurrency donation page. If you are an artist, athlete, or public figure who would like to sell or donate NFT proceeds to ROLDA, send an inquiry to contact@rolda.org!
If you want to transfer the ownership of an NFT to ROLDA, we created an account on OpenSea. Please get in touch with our team to discuss more details.
Where I can find more info about Bitcoin?
For more information on Bitcoin, you can review this frequently asked questions document at bitcoin.org: https://bitcoin.org/en/faq
Are cryptocurrencies legal?
Cryptocurrency is legal in some form or another in 123 countries. These include the United States, which has a clear stance on cryptocurrency. Global charities like The Water Project, Save the Children or UNICEF accept Bitcoin.
