The Currency analytics
By Julie Binoche
Payjoin Foundation has just secured 501(c)(3) status, making American donations now tax-deductible.
Dan Gould leads the organization from Austin, Texas. He says the timing is perfect to accelerate the development of the Payjoin Dev Kit and other Bitcoin privacy projects.
The foundation maintains its primary mission: to enhance Bitcoin transaction privacy without breaking the protocol.
And critics still point out the lack of Bitcoin privacy. Transactions remain traceable on the public blockchain.
Gould now sees broader opportunities with the new funding. The foundation is preparing partnerships with other digital privacy organizations.
BTCPay Server is pushing integration further. An official collaboration was announced in February 2026 to deepen Payjoin support on their platform.
But Wasabi Wallet is moving even faster.
The partnership with Payjoin Foundation was signed at a conference in Austin on February 20. Wasabi is betting big on privacy with its advanced mixing features.
The foundation is also organizing educational webinars for February and March 2026. Gould wants to explain the benefits of the Payjoin Dev Kit to developers and users.
A white paper is coming in March 2026. The document will detail best practices for integrating the kit. Bitcoin community experts are collaborating on the writing.
Financial contributions are as important as user feedback for Gould. The foundation constantly adjusts its tools based on field feedback.
Several major wallets are still considering integration. Negotiations are progressing but remain confidential, according to Gould.
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