The journey of Hive Debit continues, and after spending time in El Salvador, we’ve made huge progress! But before diving into the exciting updates, let’s talk about where all the magic happened…
Denny’s & The Unexpected 15-Day Extension in El Salvador 🍽️💀
Yes, you read that right. Our main development headquarters was none other than Denny’s, the iconic 24/7 restaurant. Between long coding sessions, brainstorming, and testing, we fueled ourselves with pancakes, coffee, and near-death experiences.
We came to a shocking realization: pancakes are both a blessing and a curse. 🥞 Each bite pushed us closer to food coma, but we pushed through, knowing that Hive Debit had to evolve. It was in this unlikely setting that we worked late nights, testing NFC transactions, troubleshooting bugs, and planning the next big steps for Hive Debit.
But that wasn’t all! What was supposed to be a short trip turned into an extra 15 days in El Salvador, working alongside @missbitcoin-sv and @starkerz to develop even more for Hive Debit.
During this extended stay, we spent a lot of time at the National Library of El Salvador, where we continued to refine Hive Debit, read Milton Friedman, and, of course, played FIFA. 🎮 Some might say it was "productive procrastination," but hey—great ideas often come between matches and economic theories! 📖🔥
🚀 Game-Changing Updates for Hive Debit
From our time in El Salvador, we’ve developed and tested three massive new features that take Hive Debit to the next level:
1️⃣ Withdraw Cash from an Athena ATM Using Hive Debit 💵
One of the biggest breakthroughs we achieved was successfully cashing out Hive through an Athena Bitcoin ATM. This means users will be able to convert Hive into physical cash, making it even easier to use Hive in everyday life.
No need for complicated exchanges or waiting for bank approvals—just scan, confirm, and withdraw! 💸 This is a huge milestone for Hive Debit as it bridges the gap between crypto and the real economy.
2️⃣ Paying with an NFC Ring 💍
Imagine making a purchase without even taking out your phone—just by tapping your hand. Well, now it’s a reality!
We successfully tested Hive Debit on an NFC ring, allowing seamless transactions with just a tap. This makes Hive payments even more convenient, secure, and futuristic.
Forget about wallets, cards, or even phones—just wear your Hive Debit ring, and you’re always ready to pay. This is a step towards making Hive-based transactions as effortless as possible.
3️⃣ A Fully Functional Point of Sale (POS) 🏪📲
Businesses can now accept Hive Debit payments with ease, thanks to our newly developed Point of Sale (POS) system. Whether it’s a café, store, or online shop, Hive Debit is becoming a practical payment solution for merchants.
Fast transactions ✅
Secure and decentralized ✅
No complicated setup ✅
This brings us one step closer to mainstream adoption, allowing businesses to easily accept Hive payments without the need for expensive payment processors or banking integrations.
💡 Why These Updates Matter
The vision for Hive Debit has always been to create a seamless, real-world payment system for Hive. These updates prove that crypto payments aren’t just a concept—they’re happening right now.
🌎 Withdraw cash instantly
🔄 Tap to pay with a wearable NFC device
🏪 Let businesses accept Hive payments effortlessly
Thanks for reading and send me pancakes.