With the rise of cryptocurrencies, a question often arises: can one live solely on bitcoin? This is the challenge taken up by Martin, a crypto-loving adventurer, who traveled across Switzerland paying exclusively in BTC.
An Extraordinary Road Trip
It all begins in Geneva, where Martin hits the road with a simple goal: no cash or credit card, he will pay only in bitcoin. From the start, he faces his first challenges, notably the difficulty of finding shops that accept crypto. But far from getting discouraged, he manages to buy his first product in BTC: a cookie. Throughout his journey, he crisscrosses Switzerland, passing through Montreux, Valais, and the mountains of Grisons, always with the same mission: to test the adoption of bitcoin in real life.
Lugano: The Paradise of Bitcoin Payments?
If there is one city where bitcoin is king, it is Lugano. Known for its 'Plan ₿' initiative, this Swiss city is one of the few places where paying for coffee, groceries, or meals in bitcoin has become a reality. Martin even ends his time in Lugano with a visit to the statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, proof that crypto has firmly established itself in the region.
Traveling with Bitcoin: A Dream or a Hassle?
While this experience proves that a 100% crypto trip is possible, it also sheds light on some challenges: adoption remains limited as few businesses accept bitcoin, making certain expenses complicated. Some establishments are curious but hesitant, held back by a lack of training on crypto payments. Payments are not always smooth, sometimes requiring technical adjustments, such as real-time price conversion. But despite these obstacles, Martin proves that crypto adoption is indeed real, and Switzerland is gradually becoming a favorable ground for Bitcoin payments.
Martin's journey showcases that Bitcoin is already in active use in some regions of Switzerland, and despite existing challenges, crypto payments continue to gain popularity.
