17 years ago today, we started a new chapter with the Genesis block of Bitcoin. Today, transaction volume is very high and bitcoin is used as everyday money by some. At Blink, we'll continue to work towards a world where bitcoin is accessible to all. Happy Genesis Day 🧡⚡️

Happy New Year✨ Our first brief of the year, Weekly Brief 2026/01, is live! Ghana sees new regulatory clarity, Cuba builds out its own payment stack, and merchant counts continue to rise globally. Practical Bitcoin adoption is in full swing. Read more:

Weekly Brief 2026/01

Ghana legal clarity, Cuba’s payment-stack buildout, and rising merchant counts signal practical Bitcoin adoption

Weekly Brief 2025/51 Lightning capacity hits a new ATH, Steak ’n Shake introduces Bitcoin payroll across 400+ locations, and merchant discovery reaches 21k+ places worldwide. Read more:

Weekly Brief 2025/51

Lightning capacity hits 5,637 BTC as Steak ’n Shake adds Bitcoin payroll option across 400+ locations

Weekly Brief 2025/48 Adoption metrics surge as South African payment rails integrate Bitcoin at 650,000 locations and global merchant listings on BTC Map cross the 20,000 mark. See the latest shaping the use of Bitcoin as everyday money. Read it here:

Weekly Brief 2025/48

Adoption metrics surge as South African payment rails integrate Bitcoin at 650,000 locations and global merchant listings on BTC Map cross the 20,0...

Weekly Brief 2025/47 Our first weekly brief is out now, tracking how Bitcoin payments adoption is accelerating around the world. See the latest data and stories shaping the use of Bitcoin as everyday money. Read it here:

Weekly Brief 2025/47

Square enables Bitcoin at 4M U.S. merchants; South Africa’s QR rails open 680k+ locations

When you can pay for everything with bitcoin - what changes next?

New post! ​Inflation is a hidden tax on everyone. Our new guide breaks down the "Cantillon Effect" and why Bitcoin is the peaceful revolution against the money printer. ​Read more: blink.sv/blog/inflation

New post! ​Bitcoin adoption isn't just a headline - it's happening one wallet at a time. Our new post shares 4 real and 1 fictional stories from people in Kenya, Nigeria, the Dominican Republic, and Italy using Bitcoin in their daily lives. ​Read more:

Bitcoin Adoption Stories: Five Real Tales From All Over The World

Bitcoin adoption is speeding up. Join us as we travel around the planet to explore Bitcoin personal stories of the heartfelt kind.

"I use Blink for onboarding newbies, but it's a turn-off when SMS doesn't arrive instantly... 😪" Say no more, fam 🧑‍🔧 With the latest version of Blink, it's possible to add phone number later, so onboarding is Lightning⚡️ fast!

Lightning? ⚡️ Bitcoiners asked for it. We built it. Everybody uses it. The consequence? Fast, low-cost transactions. 🎉 But no sleeping. Let's keep on building 🚀

Bitcoin is on the rise in Kenya 🇰🇪

African continent is preparing to leapfrog once again - follow the builders: @Bitcoin Victoria Falls / Zambia 🇿🇲 @BitcoinEkasi / South Africa 🇿🇦 @Afribit Kibera / Kenya 🇰🇪 @npub1tk59...q7qp / Nigeria 🇳🇬 #SPEDN

@Zapstore @franzap thanks for adding Blink Wallet to zapstore. Please check DMs ✌️

How paying with bitcoin feels like ⚡️😎

We’re happy to share that Blink has completed a transaction aimed at supporting its growth and commitment to Bitcoin communities worldwide. With Lukas Duczko as the new CEO and a capable board in place, Blink will continue to focus on driving Bitcoin adoption from the bottom up. We look forward to the future and the communities we serve. https://www.blink.sv/blog/blink-completes-transaction-to-accelerate-growth-and-boost-support-of-bitcoin-communities-around-the-world

👀 NEW: Connect your Blink account to @Alby 🐝

Connecting your Blink Wallet to the Alby Wallet Extension Using the Blink API

Learn how to link your Blink API with Alby Wallet and start zapping across the internet

New Stablesats explainer just dropped 👀

Download Blink – The Everyday Bitcoin Wallet

Blink is Bitcoin Lightning Wallet that provides a reliable and secure way to send and receive bitcoin on chain and with the Lightning Network, with...

New Stablesats explainer just dropped 👀 get.blink.sv

🚀 Introducing the Blink Plugin for BTCPay Server! A groundbreaking integration making Lightning payments easier than ever. Check it out 👇

Introducing the Blink Plugin for BTCPay Server: Streamlining Lightning Payments

Big news for BTCPay Server users: the Blink Plugin is here!

@btcpayserver #Bitcoin Why the Blink Plugin? It’s simple: We're making Lightning transactions accessible to all merchants, regardless of their technical know-how. Say goodbye to the complexities of running a Lightning Node. ⚡💼 Hedge against volatility with Stablesats. Choose to receive payments in a stable value form, bringing peace of mind and financial stability to your Bitcoin transactions. 🛡️💰 Developers, take note! The Blink API is your gateway to integrating Lightning payments easily. Inspired by the Blink Plugin? Create your own solutions! Check our docs:

Intro | Blink Developer Documentation

A powerful, cost-effective, and reliable solution for easily integrating simple, reliable Bitcoin & Lightning payments into your projects, regardle...

🛠️🌐 Shoutout to @ClavaStack | Schnuartz for being the first in-the-wild user of the Blink Plugin, selling Specter Wallet Shield + DIY signing devices and more for bitcoin only at his shop

ClavaStack - Specter Hardware Wallets

ClavaStack | Bitcoin extrem sicher verwahren

Specter DIY, das Hardware Wallet für Bitcoiner. Mit unseren Produkten bekommst du die maximale Freiheit, bei der sicheren Aufbewahrung deiner Bitc...

Innovation at its finest! 🎉🔐 Join us in this exciting journey! The Blink Plugin is more than just a feature; it's a step forward in the evolution of Bitcoin payments. 🌟💬 Big thanks to the @BTCPay Server team for collaborating on this innovative venture. Together, we're bridging gaps and unlocking new possibilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem with open source software. Let's keep pushing the boundaries! 🤝🌍 Thanks to @ClavaStack | Schnuartz for this fantastic teaser!

We're celebrating Proof of Keys day by inciting a #blinkrun. Join us (on the other bird app) in helping people learn about and take self-custody!

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🚀 Let’s level up the game! We're giving away a hardware wallet to celebrate #ProofOfKeysDay 🔑! To enter: - Like and RT the original post...