5 ‘crazy’ things you can buy with cryptocurrency
The crypto market is more versatile than you’d think.
1. Beauty products
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The crypto world has a huge gender inequality problem, but the traditionally femalebeauty industry doesn’t give a damn.
More and more cosmetics brands are adding cryptocurrency to their payment options, including Lush, Wake, R+Co, Opu Labs, Glamnetic, and Perfect 365, as well as online beauty platforms likeCult Beauty and EM Cosmetics.
2. Funeral services
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Anyone who has seen Netflix’sThe Digknows that you can actually take your money with you when you die. But why would you?
There are a number offuneral homes in the UK and the US that can be paid in Bitcoin. The only catch would be knowing what password your loved one had set for their digital wallet.
3. Good karma
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Who says capitalism doesn’t have a bright side as well?
You can earn some extra karma points by donating your crypto to support a good cause.
FromSave the Childrenand theUgandan Water ProjecttoProject ChimpsandOrangutan Outreach, there areplenty of charities and NGOs that accept Bitcoin, proceeds from NFTs, and other cryptocurrency donations.
4. University degrees
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You’re never too old to learn, and there are severaluniversities across the world who are accepting cryptocurrency as a payment.
And for that extra meta option, you could always get yourMaster’s in Blockchain and Digital Currency at the University of Nicosiain Cyprus, where you can also pay your tuition fee in crypto.
5. Tickets to TNW Conference 2021
If none of the previous option tickle your fancy, how about the onlyfestivalworth going to this year?
To celebrate that we can (finally!) meet in person again,TNW is accepting payments in various altcoins. Every week there will be a different coin, so if you do happen to have a couple of altcoins that you’re looking to be liberated from, you’ll know what to spend it on.
The festival grounds will be packed with bars, food stalls, and live music. Oh, and of course the150+ industry leaderswho will share their insights, including crypto experts Zoe Adamovicz, Co-founder & CEO of Neufund, and Lane Kasselman, Chief Business Officer atBlockchain.com.
Don’t miss out on Europe’s leading tech festival on September 30 and October 1— get yourticketsnow!
Story byLaura van der Most
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