Block is officially onboarding Square sellers to accept Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, marking a major leap toward fast, efficient crypto payments. Full rollout expected by 2026.
Jack Dorsey’s Block is making moves—and this one’s got Bitcoin fans buzzing.
The company just started onboarding its first few Square sellers to test a new native bitcoin payment experience. In classic internet fashion, the announcement dropped via a social media post with Block’s exec saying:
“boom. today we’re onboarding our first few Square sellers for the new native bitcoin acceptance experience. this is the way!”
Straight outta The Mandalorian and into the crypto payment future. 🚀
This rollout taps into the Bitcoin Lightning Network, which is like Bitcoin—but way faster and cheaper. No more waiting forever for transactions to settle or paying wild fees just to send ten bucks. Lightning is all about speed, efficiency, and scaling up the dream of crypto payments for the masses.
The goal? Get all eligible Square sellers set up with this feature by 2026, assuming the regulatory gods give it the green light. 🏛️
This isn’t their first crypto rodeo either. In 2024, Square dropped a feature that lets merchants convert part of their sales into bitcoin, giving sellers a way to stack sats on autopilot.
Now, Block is leveling up—paving the way for seamless BTC payments at the point of sale, no middlemen, no drama.
Whether you’re a hardcore bitcoiner or just love seeing legacy payment systems evolve, one thing’s clear: Bitcoin is getting a serious checkout upgrade.
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