Grifts include, but are not limited to, those not seen in this list.

• Demanded funds for “private tiers of support,” requiring payment for so-called “premium” access. It’s unclear if these tiers still exist, but they were in place at one time.
• Mocked and slandered respected Bitcoin contributors behind closed Discord channels while publicly pretending to show respect.
• Exploited the community’s goodwill under the guise of open-source development, funneling funds without transparency.
• Employed strong-arm tactics, implying that if you don’t pay them from your Bitaxe sales, you’ll be seen as illegitimate.

The Lack of Transparency

For years, members have demanded transparency regarding OSMU donations.The reality is, they take in far more money than they disclose and continue to grow their influence under false pretenses. Many members of the OSMU have raised the alarm for transparency, only to be ostracized or ignored. Members of the OSMU community who speak up face slander, backdoor rumors, and other politically motivated reprisals from the OSMU admins