Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's company, collaborates with Shift4 Payments to introduce cryptocurrency payments for space expeditions. This opens new possibilities for space tourists.
Cryptocurrency in Space Travel
Blue Origin announced the availability of purchasing space tickets using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as well as stablecoins USDT and USDC. Payments can be made directly from Coinbase and MetaMask wallets.
Suborbital Flight of Justin Sun
Justin Sun, the CEO of Tron, participated in a suborbital flight on Blue Origin. He emphasized the importance of protecting Earth after his flight and noted that funds from ticket sales would go to charitable initiatives supporting children in STEM and arts.
Prospects of Digital Asset Economy
The connection between space exploration and blockchain is strengthening. Previously, Spacechain conducted the first Bitcoin transaction with the ISS, and Spacecoin began developing the first orbital blockchain network. The introduction of cryptocurrencies in space projects is expected to act as a catalyst for broader crypto asset adoption in other sectors.
The partnership between Blue Origin and Shift4 Payments opens new horizons for the use of cryptocurrencies in the space sector, fostering innovation and the popularity of digital assets.
