BitMEX Sends 1 BTC to the Moon on Vulcan Rocket Mission
Date: 2024-01-09 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: BUSINESS
A Crypto Voyage to the Moon
On January 8, 2024, BitMEX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, embarked on an extraordinary journey to send Bitcoin to the Moon. They announced the launch of the Vulcan rocket mission, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to demonstrate the capabilities of Bitcoin and blockchain technology in creating a "borderless financial system beyond Earth."
The Mission Details
The Vulcan rocket mission is a joint effort between BitMEX, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Astrobotic. The rocket, developed by ULA, is carrying a cryptocurrency wallet in the form of a physical coin, weighing 43 grams. This wallet is integrated into the Peregrine-1 landing module, alongside approximately twenty payloads from seven countries around the world.
A Historic Moment
If the mission is successful, it will make history as the first landing on the Moon by spacecraft of this caliber in over 50 years. BitMEX's bold venture showcases the ambition and potential of cryptocurrencies, positioning them as a part of humanity's future in space exploration.
Dogecoin Joins the Ride
In addition to Bitcoin, the mission also carries a wallet with Dogecoin, confirming the presence of the popular meme-inspired cryptocurrency on this lunar journey. This development has been confirmed by the Dogecoin Foundation.
As the spacecraft is expected to touch down on the Moon on February 23, 2024, the world watches in anticipation, eager to witness this historic milestone in cryptocurrency and space exploration.
