Support

The Collier Exposed project runs entirely on supporter funding. This keeps our costs low and ensures we stay fully independent. Your donations directly help cover essential expenses like stationery, equipment, software, communications, documentation services, and secure archiving needed for investigative work.

Every contribution goes 100% to the Collier Exposed Investigative Project — nothing is wasted and there is no external funding or editorial compromise.

Why Privacy Matters

We prioritize your privacy as a donor. Financial transactions can easily be tracked or exposed publicly. That’s why we make truly anonymous support the easiest and most recommended option.

Primary and Most Private Support Method: Monero (XMR)

We strongly recommend Monero (XMR) as the best way to support us.

Why XMR is preferred for privacy (simple reasons everyone can understand):

• Unlike Bitcoin or most other cryptocurrencies, Monero hides everything by default: it does not show who sent the money, who received it, or how much was sent. The entire transaction is invisible on the public blockchain.

• With Bitcoin, Solana, or USDC, anyone can look up the transaction forever and potentially trace it back to you or to us.

• Monero uses built-in privacy features so your donation stays completely untraceable — both to the public and to us — unless you choose to tell us.

• This gives you real peace of mind: no one can see your support or connect it to your identity.

Our official, ready-to-use Monero (XMR) wallet address:

49UsoqVWXWJaddJECG47CtajbvPY5uhbc8FkPTCNPQhRWNZCcAh6cpZVDf6bJt4pFNaFLu352oAVwhPR7eQUTCBsMo8ukvp

You can send XMR directly from any Monero wallet. No contact needed unless you want to let us know about your donation.

Other Easy Ways to Donate (with Privacy in Mind)

If you don’t have Monero yet, here are simple alternatives, listed in order of recommended privacy:

1. Send any cryptocurrency and swap it to our XMR address
   The easiest and most private method is to use a swap or aggregator service that converts your crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Solana, etc.) directly into Monero and sends it to our XMR address above.

   Recommended aggregator:
   Trocador – An excellent privacy-focused service that compares multiple exchangers and finds the best way to convert almost any cryptocurrency to XMR.

   Other reliable swap services:

   • ChangeNOW

   • MoneroSwapper

   • Godex

   • GhostSwap

   • AceChange

   • FF.io

   How it works (very simple): Choose the coin you have, enter our XMR address as the destination, and send. The service swaps it and delivers private XMR to us.

   Note: These services (including aggregators like Trocador) may occasionally become unavailable. The principle stays the same: swapping to our XMR address keeps your donation private. If you need help, feel free to contact us.

2. USDC on Solana
   We accept USDC on the Solana network. However, because Solana transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain, privacy is reduced.
   To improve privacy, we will generate a fresh, new wallet address just for you upon request. Simply contact us and we’ll provide one quickly.

3. Fiat currency (credit/debit card, bank transfer, etc.)
   You can buy crypto using a card or bank transfer through the swap services above (many support direct purchases). For best privacy, convert it to our XMR address using Trocador or one of the other services.
   Alternatively, you can send USDC on Solana using a fresh address we provide on request.

Letting Us Know (Optional)

While notification is not required, if you wish to let us know you’ve contributed — or if you’d like a personal thank you — you’re welcome to contact us securely.

For Large Contributions

If you’re considering a major pledge, please contact us first. We can verify details, discuss the best support method, and — depending on your preferences — offer tailored backer arrangements.

Backer Perks (Optional)

In appreciation of your support, we offer optional perks such as:

• Early access to updates and unreleased findings

• Behind-the-scenes briefings

• Private collaboration opportunities

• Discreet advertisement placements

• Public acknowledgements (only if you want them)

All perks are handled with full discretion according to your wishes.

No external funding. No editorial compromise. No hidden backers.
Every penny goes directly into advancing independent investigative work.

This page is also mirrored for resilience in the decentralised Collier Exposed Investigative File repository.