Searching on the internet? Then take a Bitcoin!
SearchTrade, a new start-up, has said that the time a user spends on the internet will enable him to earn a Bitcoin, provided that the search engines he uses have been integrated with the company's platform. In short, every time a user browses for any information, he will be able to earn a few Satoshis** easily. To earn more, a user can also buy keywords, this helps a keyword buyer because when others search for the same keywords, then the buyer again earns in the Bitcoin. The startup has said that the price of the keywords will be determined by the market while the company will provide an....
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