Bitcoin prices recover, find support from $3,400<\/em><\/li>\n
Argentinians can now load their SUBE Travel Cards using Bitcoin<\/em><\/li>\n
Transaction volumes picking up, Bulls are back<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It was the objective of Satoshi Nakamoto to roll out a cash payment system. That is why efforts are being made to drive BTC to the mainstream, and aside from Wyoming, Argentinians using public transport means can load up their cards using BTC. No doubt, such efforts will help pump prices from spot rates.<\/em><\/p>\n
Bitcoin Price Analysis<\/h2>\n
Fundamentals<\/h3>\n
For Bitcoin to strive, then it must find use cases. Aware that scalability is a major concern bogging down adoption, developers are working overtime to create a suitable scaling solution. Ahead of the pack is Elizabeth Stark who is working with her team to make Lightning Network a reality.<\/p>\n
As a layer two, off chain alternative that has shown to be cheap, scalable and secure, it promises to revolutionize payment. However, it is still in beta. Regardless, critics are pouring in saying Lightning Network takes transaction off-chain, creating central hubs whose operations are against the state of the main chain\u2014complete decentralization.<\/p>\n
All the same, critics are quick to lambast a solution yet there are no other viable alternatives to rival LN. Aside from LN progress, public transport users can top up their SUBE Travel Cards using Bitcoin. It was made possible after a successful collaboration between BiTex and Alto Viaje\u2014a travel card loading platform.<\/p>\n