Elon Musk Explores Bitcoin Payments on Mars

Image Credit: The Verge Jan 11, 2024 By: Bhumi Shrivastava

Martian Bitcoin Exploration

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Light-Minute Advantage

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Transaction Speed Hurdles

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Lightning Network Proposal

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CEO Support

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Cost-Efficiency

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Competitive Edge

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