Last month, Chun Wang, co-founder of F2Pool – one of the largest mining pools in the world – became the first Bitcoin billionaire to officially enter Earth’s orbit. This special journey was entirely funded by Wang’s personal money, including selling a portion of the Bitcoin he had accumulated since the early days.



“Don’t trust, verify” – taking the spirit of Bitcoin beyond space


Appearing at the Bitcoin 2025 event in Las Vegas, Wang shared that going to space is not merely a personal experience, but also a way he “validates space” – applying the true philosophy of “Don’t trust, verify” from the Bitcoin community.


Wang directly proposed the idea for #SpaceX to organize a flight around the Earth passing through both poles – a type of flight never done before. While not disclosing specific costs, he confirmed that he sold Bitcoin to fund the trip, including a rigorous training process lasting over a year, similar to professional astronauts.



“The only difference is that they are paid by the government, while I pay myself,” – Wang shared.




Why sell Bitcoin to go into space?


When asked about spending Bitcoin – an action that many long-term holders $BTC still hesitate to do – Wang responded frankly:



“You can't just hold Bitcoin forever without a reason. Bitcoin can serve humanity. And I believe space is the next step.”



According to him, this journey is worthwhile because humanity will eventually need to become a multi-planetary species, just like Elon Musk said.



No need to transfer Bitcoin into space – at least not yet


An interesting detail: even with Internet connectivity in space, Wang did not conduct any Bitcoin transactions from orbit. The reason is simple – “No one asked me to transfer money, and there were only 4 people on the ship, I didn’t have to pay my colleagues.”


However, he believes that in the future, when there is a large enough space community, the need to transfer BTC into space will become practical.



Connect with the crypto market


Wang's story shows a clear point: Bitcoin is not just a store of value – it can also fund big dreams, including dreams of flying beyond our planet. While many still view BTC as a speculative tool or just to ‘hold’, Wang has turned it into a financial tool serving personal and humanitarian goals.


For the crypto community, this is not just a story about a space flight – it is a reminder that the true value of Bitcoin lies in applying it to life.



Warning: Investing in cryptocurrencies always carries high risks and is not suitable for everyone. Users should be cautious, research thoroughly, and should not invest beyond their financial means. #anhbacong