BITCOIN TO THE MOON! 🌙 (LITERALLY) 🙄. HILARIOUS RIGHT???
According to information from Wu Exchange (you can find them on Twitter, @WuBlockChain), the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX is about to make history in the crypto world on January 8th at 02:18 am ET. They will be sending a real bitcoin to the moon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
This groundbreaking mission is a collaboration between BitMEX, Astrobotic, Bitcoin Magazine, and Oxcart Assembly. Its purpose is to demonstrate the potential of $BTC and blockchain technology in shaping a borderless financial system beyond Earth.
The payload is expected to reach the moon by February 23rd, and the entire event will be streamed live on NASA TV. The payload consists of a physical model of a Bitcoin, engraved with a public address (1MoonBTCixFH3XTrWRCbMpK23o74nQrA1Q) and a private key containing exactly one bitcoin.
The payload, weighing 43 grams, will be carried by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket and integrated into Peregrine-1, a commercial lunar lander.
The CEO of BitMEX emphasizes the significance of this space mission as the first step towards creating a monetary system for the space economy. In his own words, "Perfectly preserved for future generations, the Bitcoin on the Moon is a time capsule that encapsulates one of the most significant human innovations and technological advancements. This leap forward marks only the beginning of a new era. I am excited to see what lies ahead for decentralized finance, where financial systems transcend earthly boundaries and empower individuals across the cosmos."
The "Bitcoin to the Moon" event will commence on January 8th at 07:18 pm (UTC) 2024. The entire flight process of launching the $BTC to the moon, which will last for seven weeks, will be streamed on NASA TV for the registered participants. The BTC will reach the moon on February 23rd, 2024.
This is the first time a financial asset has been sent to the moon, and it will remain there with the Peregrine lander.
