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Alibaba , Tencent and others are among growing numbers of Chinese companies to have integrated blockchain into their philanthropic efforts , aiming to increase transparency and strengthen public trust in the sector after a number of scandals . Donors are able to manage their donations using blockchain and know that their money is going where they intended it to . The technology has helped smaller organisations get access to funds , given ordinary donors more control over charitable activities and , for the first time , enabled independent public donations . However , challenges remain , including verifying the credibility of funds entered into the blockchain .