Very exciting and truly real news today
The famous "Steak 'n Shake" restaurant chain has officially announced the acceptance of Bitcoin as a payment method at all its locations. This feature has already been activated as of today, May 16, 2025.
Wide coverage: This decision includes all "Steak 'n Shake" locations across the United States, making it one of the first major fast-food chains to widely adopt Bitcoin.
Lightning Network: "Steak 'n Shake" relies on the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate payments. This network is designed to make Bitcoin transactions faster and cheaper, making it suitable for everyday payments like purchasing meals.
Payment process: Customers can now pay by scanning a special QR code from the Lightning Network using compatible Bitcoin wallets on their mobile phones. The transaction completes in just a few seconds.
Currency conversion: The value of Bitcoin is converted to US dollars in real-time through a backend payment processing system, ensuring stability and ease of use for both the customer and the merchant
