Accepted here: introducing the bitcoin neon sign
The neon bitcoin sign has arrived. In order to add some pizzazz to the act of spending in bitcoins, a redditor has built a vibrant sign so that merchants can easily let customers know that they accept bitcoin. "I only designed the initial concept of the sign and worked with a manufacturer in California to get them produced," said Crypt0queen, the entrepreneur behind the sign. Crypt0queen says that half of the sign inventory has already been sold after only being available for a 24-hour period. There are entrepreneurs working to make bitcoins easier to accept at business' point of sale....
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