Meshtastic

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Meshtastic is an open-source project creating affordable, reliable, long-range communication with LoRa technology. It enables seamless messaging and data sharing, whether you’re off-grid or building resilient networks. Your support helps drive development

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Top financial contributors

Organizations

1

GitHub Sponsors

$17,987.67 USD since May 2022

2

Meshtastic Solutions

$9,500 USD since May 2025

3

$5,000 USD since Dec 2025

4

$915 USD since May 2024

5

Open Source Country

$580 USD since Apr 2024

6

$400 USD since May 2026

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$360 USD since Mar 2025

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$200 USD since Oct 2024

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$100 USD since Mar 2025

10

W0AEZ Radio Gear LLC

$95 USD since Feb 2025

Individuals

1

$12,075 USD since Aug 2022

2

$8,374 USD since Feb 2023

3

$3,399 USD since May 2022

4

$3,269 USD since Aug 2024

5

$2,500 USD since Aug 2024

6

LILYGO

$1,062 USD since Nov 2024

7

$1,040 USD since Apr 2022

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$800 USD since Sep 2024

9

Dylan

$699.95 USD since May 2022

10

$530 USD since Nov 2022

Meshtastic is all of us

Our contributors 287

Thank you for supporting Meshtastic.

Crichton

Admin

$530 USD

MC Hamster

Core Contributor

$254 USD

Kevin Hester

Admin

Sacha

Admin

Garth

Admin

Mike

Core Contributor

Foster

Core Contributor

Andre

Core Contributor

Ben

Admin

Jonathan Bennett

Admin

GitHub Sponsors

$17,988 USD

LILYGO

$12,075 USD

Budget

Transparent and open finances.

Defcon conference ticket and plane tickets

Category

Travel

from James Rich to Meshtastic • August 19, 2026

-$1,020.80 USD

Approved

Monthly financial contribution to Meshtastic

Credit from Lauren Gardner to Meshtastic • August 19, 2026

+$3.00USD

Completed

Contribution #930581

Monthly financial contribution to Meshtastic (Supporter)

Credit from Lemuridae Labs to Meshtastic • August 19, 2026

+$20.00USD

Completed

Contribution #840376

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Today’s balance

$8,205.69 USD

Total raised

$74,233.02 USD

Total disbursed

$66,027.33 USD

Estimated annual budget

$29,605.68 USD

About

Meshtastic: An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices

Meshtastic is an open-source project dedicated to building affordable, reliable, and long-range communication solutions powered by LoRa technology. With a focus on community-driven innovation, Meshtastic enables seamless messaging and data sharing, whether for emergency preparedness, outdoor adventures, or building resilient networks.

Our mission is to empower individuals, hobbyists, and organizations to connect and collaborate using decentralized, flexible communication tools. By supporting Meshtastic, you’re contributing to the development of cutting-edge firmware, apps, and tools that keep the project growing and evolving.

Every donation helps us:

• Improve and expand Meshtastic firmware and applications.

• Maintain a thriving and inclusive global community.

• Support research and development for innovative features.

• Cover infrastructure and service costs beyond what open-source sponsorships provide, ensuring we can create tools and applications that benefit the entire ecosystem.

Your support helps Meshtastic continue to evolve, making decentralized, off-grid communication more accessible and powerful for everyone.

Our team

Crichton

Admin

MC Hamster

Core Contributor

Kevin Hester

Admin

Sacha

Admin

Garth

Admin

Mike

Core Contributor

Foster

Core Contributor

Andre

Core Contributor

Ben

Admin

Jonathan Bennett

Admin