Polychemy’s Necklaces Transfer Bitcoin Without Phones
Polychemy, a fashion technology company, is rolling out its unique Bitcoin necklaces. Users can engrave their Bitcoin addresses directly onto the necklaces and use them to transfer funds without a mobile phone. The elegantly designed Polychemy Bitcoin necklace will also help users keep their wallets safe & close to their hearts. They can store any type of data including names, messages, and URLs. The necklaces can be used to make Bitcoin payments. Polychemy offers options for personalizing the necklaces, creating the potential for each necklace to be unique to its owner.
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