Welcome to Bitcoin Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, I feature a restaurant, café, or shop that — ideally — accepts Bitcoin in real life.
The goal? To show Bitcoin isn’t just for hodling — you can spend it around the world!
For Hive users, thanks to V4V, you can easily swap HIVE or HBD into Lightning-BTC and try paying directly at crypto-friendly places.
Discover more BTC-friendly spots on Bitcoin Map!
📍 This Week’s Featured Location
- Name: :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Address: Via Pretorio 2, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Category: Italian / Mediterranean Restaurant & Cocktail Bar :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Payment Option: Unconfirmed for Bitcoin.
Lugano has become one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly cities, where many restaurants and stores accept BTC via the city’s Plan ₿ initiative — but we need community confirmation on Vitti specifically. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
(If you’ve visited and confirmed they take BTC, please add your experience in the comments!)
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💡 Why Vitti Could Be a Great BTC Spot
- Well-rated Italian restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Lugano — great for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Lugano promoted crypto payments city-wide under the Plan ₿ program, with over ~350 merchants accepting Bitcoin, Lightning, Tether, and other digital assets through local POS terminals. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- If Vitti accepts Bitcoin — even more reason to visit and support real-world crypto usage!
🌍 Crypto-Friendliness of Lugano — A Real Bitcoin City
Lugano has made significant strides toward everyday crypto adoption:
- The city’s Plan ₿ initiative encourages local businesses to accept Bitcoin Lightning, stablecoins like USDT, and the local LVGA token. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Many restaurants, shops, coffee bars, and even municipal services integrate crypto payment options. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Recent reporting indicates ~350 stores and eateries now offer Bitcoin payments via distributed terminals — making Lugano one of the most advanced cities in Europe for spending BTC. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Residents can even pay certain municipal fees and invoices in Bitcoin or USDT directly to the city government. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
🚀 That makes Lugano a great example of how Bitcoin adoption in physical commerce can take shape — from fast food, cafés, and boutiques to local services.
🔥 Community Call-to-Action
I want YOU to help shape this series:
- Visit Vitti (or contact them) and check if they accept Bitcoin/Lightning — if yes, snap a photo (payment screen or sign) and share your experience here!
The first verified report earns 20% of the article rewards. - Know another BTC-accepting venue in Lugano or elsewhere? Drop it in the comments — it might be next week’s feature!
🚀 Extra Initiative
If we confirm Bitcoin acceptance at Vitti and this post earns rewards, I’ll use part of them to boost the listing on Bitcoin directories and maps — helping more people discover BTC-friendly places in Lugano and beyond.
⚡ How to Try It Yourself
- Swap HIVE or HBD to Lightning-BTC with V4V
- Visit Vitti or a crypto-friendly business in Lugano
- Try paying with Bitcoin — and share your experience here!
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