We already know that The Big Bang Theory is characterized by showing us the daily life and the fun that can be the life of a group of nerds, we have seen them talk about series, movies, games and conventions for 10 years. It is no surprise that they eventually addressed the issue of one of the new trends in technology: bitcoin.
The episode will have the name of The Bitcoin Entanglement, and will focus on the four protagonists trying to help Sheldon Cooper who for some reason is involved in the theft of some bitcoins that were Raj, Leonard and Howard.
The characters will talk about the increase in the price of bitcoin, which in the chapter will have reached USD $ 5000 per coin. When the four find out about that peak in the prices they decide to act and use their BTC, but when they check their wallets, they are surprised that their wallets are empty.
This would be the first time that bitcoins reach mainstream television, and several media have reviewed something about it, but not to the point that it was seen in one of the most popular series of today. This decision, not only of the television network, but of the producer of the series and its creator tells us about the acceptance that bitcoins are receiving and how they are integrating little by little into popular culture.
Likewise, it is important to mention that with this episode it is estimated that millions of people who still do not know how this market works, have their first contact with the world of cryptocurrencies and understand a little what they are for. The Big Bang Theory has an average of 10 to 11 million views per season.
The episode will air on Wednesday November 30 through CBS in the United States, while in Latin America will be seen through Warner Channel on December 10.