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Expanding Bitcoin-Supporting Apps

The Fold App Makes Crypto Payment Possible Online and IRL

— October 28, 2019 — Business
Crypto payment is gaining traction as the process is introduced as an option for e-commerce check-out and in-store purchases. A pioneer that is driving this innovation is 'Fold.' As a mobile application, the platform supports Bitcoin's Lightning Network. In 2019, the business expanded vastly and the company introduced a fiat currency payment option.

Users who wish to experience and get more confident with crypto payment can now do so by simply synchronizing their credit card or Lightning wallet. To increase engagement for this new form of exchanging currency for goods, 'Fold' enables users to "stack sats." For those who are not familiar with Bitcoin, this means that when paying with Bitcoin or fiat currency, consumers can accumulate satoshis -- the smallest fraction of a Bitcoin that can currently be sent.

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Trend Themes
1. Crypto Payment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing secure and convenient crypto payment solutions for e-commerce and in-store purchases.
2. Bitcoin's Lightning Network - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the Lightning Network to enable fast and scalable Bitcoin transactions.
3. Stacking Sats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing loyalty programs that incentivize customers to accumulate satoshis through Bitcoin and fiat currency payments.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating crypto payment options into online platforms to cater to customers seeking more payment flexibility.
2. Financial Technology (fintech) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced crypto payment solutions that enhance transaction speed, security, and user experience.
3. Mobile Applications - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating user-friendly apps that seamlessly integrate crypto payment options, providing a frictionless experience for users.
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