Lugano, Switzerland has quietly become a standout example of how Bitcoin can work in everyday life. Through the Plan ₿ initiative that kicked off in 2022, the city has woven crypto into its fabric—residents can grab a coffee at McDonald's with Bitcoin, settle their taxes, pay parking fines, or cover tuition fees without breaking a sweat. It's not just hype; it's happening at scale. The real test of any blockchain project is whether people actually use it, and Lugano shows that when infrastructure meets community buy-in, mainstream adoption isn't just possible—it's practical. This isn't a pilot program anymore. It's becoming a blueprint for how other cities might think about financial infrastructure in a Web3 era.
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TommyTeacher1
· 8h ago
Wow, Lugano really made Bitcoin come to life, this is true adoption!
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VirtualRichDream
· 8h ago
Lugano this time is really fierce, it's not just about shouting slogans, someone is actually using it.
I believe in the Bitcoin tax payment part, this is true implementation.
Wait, does McDonald's really accept BTC? I'll try next time...
Plan B is a perfect name haha.
Finally, there's a city that isn't just cutting the leeks, only then can more people believe in Web3.
But honestly, only a few can really stick with it, let's see how far Lugano can go.
The most important concern for ordinary people is actually whether it can be used conveniently—Lugano is the answer.
It would be interesting if other cities could replicate this model; then the network effects could truly explode.
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SmartContractDiver
· 8h ago
Wow, Lugano really put Bitcoin into use. This is exactly what I want to see.
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PensionDestroyer
· 8h ago
Lugano has really got this one figured out. The shift from Bitcoin being a speculative asset to a practical utility is exactly what this is about.
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ProposalDetective
· 8h ago
Lugano, I have to give full marks for this operation. They really put BTC into use, not just a slogan.
Lugano, Switzerland has quietly become a standout example of how Bitcoin can work in everyday life. Through the Plan ₿ initiative that kicked off in 2022, the city has woven crypto into its fabric—residents can grab a coffee at McDonald's with Bitcoin, settle their taxes, pay parking fines, or cover tuition fees without breaking a sweat. It's not just hype; it's happening at scale. The real test of any blockchain project is whether people actually use it, and Lugano shows that when infrastructure meets community buy-in, mainstream adoption isn't just possible—it's practical. This isn't a pilot program anymore. It's becoming a blueprint for how other cities might think about financial infrastructure in a Web3 era.