Bulgaria’s oldest football club adopts Bitcoin and Lightning, joins Nostr
Bitcoin (BTC) has netted another adoption goal. Botev Plovdiv FC, Bulgaria’s oldest football club, has adopted Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, as well as joining decentralized protocol, Nostr.
Effective immediately, fans can utilize Bitcoin for peer-to-peer payments at Botev Plovdiv FC’s fan shops and stands during matches in the top-flight Bulgarian Parva Liga. The club also has plans in the pipeline to extend Bitcoin payments for ticketing and its online store.
Anton Zingarevich, the president of the 111-year-old football club, expressed enthusiasm for the move, highlighting the potential of the Lightning Network. He stated in a press release:
The initiative became a reality through a partnership with BTCPay Server, a Bitcoin payment processor known for its open-source architecture, secure infrastructure and low merchant fees. The payment hardware was handled by CryptoDesk.bg, in collaboration with Bitcoinize.com, who provided the point-of-sale devices.
Nicolas Dorier, founder of BTCPay Server, emphasized the importance of local Bitcoin adoption, stating it is committed to supporting transformative endeavors such as the work at Plovdiv.
George Manolov, Bitcoin director at Botev Plovdiv FC, explained that“Bitcoin offers a universe of technological, social and financial opportunities.”
In addition to embracing Bitcoin, Botev Plovdiv FC has revamped its online presence. The club’s official website has been updated, English social media channels have been brought up to speed, and the club has created an account on Nostr — a decentralized protocol that offers censorship-resistant social media.
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