What surprises you exactly? That others had the same idea as you did? It happens to me almost for every side project I start. I see it in a few weeks in the news or something.
Just coincidence, if you think this name is expected when you are talking about Bitcoin Patreon alternative. We are not even connected with YC, neither based in U.S.
It is a dead obvious strategy in light of recent political correctness driving the dropping of socially unpopular charities/individuals from places like patreon, along with the universality of digital currency.
I'm the above poster's cofounder that pitched this in person with YC on April 30, 2018 - exact same name and idea. I'm definitely curious if this is just innocent coincidence.
I wouldn't be too surprised. It's a very logical name for the idea, and makes sense that other people would think of it.
To be honest, I'm not too sure if this would be the best fit for a startup incubator and VC funding. If I was a libertarian and very interested in free speech, I think I would prefer to use a platform that was bootstrapped and independent. Going through a startup incubator and taking VC funding doesn't feel very aligned with this culture.
