Space tourism meets crypto as Blue Origin accepts Bitcoin, Ether, USDt

Key Points

1. Blue Origin partnered with Shift4 Payments to enable crypto payments for New Shepard space tourism tickets, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, USDt, and USD Coin.

2. Shift4's CEO and crypto head highlighted the increasing popularity of crypto for high-end purchases, signaling broader adoption in commerce beyond Earth.

3. Blockchain ventures in aerospace include NFTs sent to space (e.g., Azuki's 'Bobu the Bean Farmer') and projects like Spacechain and Spacecoin XYZ building off-planet blockchain infrastructure.

4. Other blockchain-powered aerospace initiatives include World Mobile's 5G network using hydrogen-powered drones for decentralized connectivity in underserved regions.

5. Tron founder Justin Sun previously paid $28 million for a Blue Origin flight, with proceeds donated to STEAM initiatives, showcasing early crypto-space tourism intersections.