$BTC #BTC In an unprecedented event, the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas set a new world record: over 4000 Bitcoin payments in just one day, prompting the Guinness World Records to document this achievement, which serves as a practical reminder that Bitcoin was not only created to be 'digital gold'... but also a real means of payment.
Bitcoin as Satoshi envisioned: A daily payment method
On May 29, 2025, within just eight hours, 4,001 Bitcoin transactions were executed through real payment devices, where participants used the digital currency to purchase everything from burgers and t-shirts to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Instead of bank cards, attendees used wallets like Blink, Muun, and Breez, and even Bolt Card NFC cards that allow for tap payments.
As Sandy Carter, a prominent figure in the field, commented: 'It wasn't a theoretical demonstration. It wasn't a lab experiment. Bitcoin was used exactly as it should be... as money.'
Lightning Network: The secret is in the details!
This success would not have been possible without the Lightning Network, a second layer on the Bitcoin network that enables instant payments with negligible fees. This infrastructure allowed for purchases not exceeding 5 dollars, without delay or financial burden on the user.
Through vibrant and collaborative interaction among attendees, the day turned into a live educational workshop, where participants helped each other set up their wallets and execute their transactions, in a scene reminiscent of initiatives like Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador.
Bitcoin: Investment asset or means of payment?
There has long been debate within the crypto community: Is Bitcoin a store of value or a daily transaction tool? This exceptional day in Las Vegas came to say: Why not both? At a time when the price of Bitcoin exceeded $100,000, the currency proved capable of meeting both investment and payment needs, if the right infrastructure is provided.
CoinGate platform data indicates that the percentage of transactions conducted via the Lightning Network rose from 6% in 2022 to over 14.5% in 2024, reflecting a significant acceleration in the adoption of this technology, especially amid rising fees on the main network.
