Space travel company, Blue Origin, now accepts cryptocurrency payments for its space tourism trips.

Blue Origin Partners with Shift4 for Cryptocurrency Payments in Space Travel

Jeff Bezos' company, Blue Origin, has taken a significant step forward in the realm of space travel by partnering with Shift4 Payments to accept cryptocurrency payments for commercial spaceflights. This move is an extension of Shift4's mission to simplify commerce beyond Earth.

The new payment option is now available for all upcoming New Shepard rocket bookings, allowing adventurous travelers to book their spaceflights using their preferred cryptocurrency. The transaction process is designed to be simple and frictionless, supporting major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL), as well as stablecoins such as USDT and USDC.

Customers can connect their crypto wallets directly for secure payment, with integration available for leading wallets like Coinbase and MetaMask. However, the deposit amount for cryptocurrency payments is not specified in the article. The deposit for starting the booking process with Blue Origin is $150,000.

Blue Origin's 34th flight had a passenger who was Justin Sun, the founder of Tron. While Justin Sun's flight with Blue Origin was not a result of a cryptocurrency payment, he did win an auction to fly with the company, bidding $28 million. The article does not provide details about any other individuals who have flown with Blue Origin.

Taylor Lauber, CEO of Shift4, stated that this partnership aims to make space accessible to explorers globally. The partnership between Blue Origin and Shift4 is aimed at revolutionizing the space travel industry. The next spaceflight auction winner who flew with Blue Origin is not specified in the search results, nor are any upcoming auctions for Blue Origin spaceflights mentioned.

This development marks a significant milestone in the acceptance of cryptocurrency in the space travel industry, making it easier for individuals to book their tickets to space using their preferred digital currency. As Blue Origin continues to push the boundaries of space travel, this partnership with Shift4 is set to make space travel more accessible and inclusive for a global audience.