Bitmex Makes History by Sending Bitcoin to the Moon
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex has made an exciting announcement: it is sending a bitcoin to the Moon. On January 8 at 02:18 am ET, a bitcoin wallet shaped like a coin will be launched into space from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
The Peregrine spacecraft will carry the bitcoin wallet to the Moon, where it will become the first financial asset to touch the lunar surface. After an Earth orbit, the Vulcan rocket will launch the Peregrine-1 on a lunar trajectory. The spacecraft will spend 7 weeks in lunar orbit before reaching its destination in late February.
This historic event will mark the first Western soft lunar landing since NASA’s Apollo 17 mission in 1972 and the first commercially driven Moon mission. The physical bitcoin, weighing 43g and loaded with 1 BTC, will remain on the lunar surface with the Peregrine.
Bitmex’s CEO, Stephan Lutz, sees this as a significant achievement in space exploration and the beginning of a new era. The bitcoin on the Moon serves as a time capsule, encapsulating human innovation and technological advancements for future generations.
Hot Take: Bitmex Sets a New Milestone with Lunar Bitcoin
Crypto exchange Bitmex has officially made history by sending a physical bitcoin to the Moon. This groundbreaking event marks the first time a financial asset has reached the lunar surface and paves the way for future advancements in space economy. With the bitcoin acting as a time capsule, this achievement captures the essence of human ingenuity and technological progress. Bitmex’s mission is just the beginning of an exciting new era, as we explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and space exploration. This historic feat will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the future of both industries.