Bitcoin Soda Machine
Take a look at the soda machine of the near future. Unlike traditional soda machines that accept coins or dollar bills, this one accepts Bitcoin and Litecoin. The machine displays a QR code on the screen for the customer to scan using a Bitcoin app on his/her phone and hit the send button. It's that simple. Something like this will show up on the screen. Here's the screen powered by a Raspberry Pi. There are two different units available for purchase - a wifi-only version for $250 and a 3G version for $450. The 3G service is through Sprint and will be provided at no extra charge for 2....
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