Airbnb will accept payments in Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies
Closer and closer to adapting to emerging technologies
There are many companies that have set their sights on cryptocurrencies for this 2022. Some of them have reserved the right to take the step until they are sure of doing it well.
We know very well that cryptocurrencies will be important investment systems and so far for many they are excellent payment systems, but their system remains volatile. So decisions regarding them should not be taken lightly.
What awaits Airbnb?
Through Twitter, Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb announced that by 2022 they will begin to accept cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Although they will probably start with bitcoin, it is possible that as the year passes they will include other cryptocurrencies.
The manager of the company mentioned they are studying the possibilities of adopting cryptocurrency transactions, however, he expressed that payments with cryptocurrencies will also include other tokens.
Undoubtedly, it is shown that cryptocurrencies are here to stay and capable of being the new financial future at a global level, more and more companies are adopting bitcoin as a payment alternative, taking into account all the advantages that cryptocurrencies have and the great support they get from people.
Sooner or later governments, banks, organizations and others will have to adapt.
Airbnb is a hosting platform where anyone in the world who has a room, apartment or house, who wants to rent to tourists or visitors, can do so quickly and easily.
Through a survey, Airbnb creates the possibility of payments in crypto
Through a survey on Twitter conducted by the CEO of Airbnb, many users suggested payment alternatives with cryptocurrencies. This led the CEO to consider adopting cryptocurrencies on the platform.
Airbnb would not only limit itself to a few virtual currencies, it hopes to generate more ambitious projects.
Brian Chesky announced that the vast majority of users who responded to the survey would like to pay in Bitcoin and other popular virtual currencies when renting their next house or room on Airbnb.
Other requests included clear prices, visitor loyalty programs, updated cleaning fees, and better customer service.
The CEO states that they are studying the possibility for the future of the company. There is no question, just like with the travel revolution, it is clear that cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing the market.
Not official yet
Certainly despite being generated a really innovative good work plan for this 2022, nothing is official yet. It is expected that after an arduous analysis and programming the legality of the payment in cryptocurrencies will be presented.
So far, Airbnb only accepts payments on Visa, MasterCard, Amex, JCB, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. Really, the payment in cryptocurrencies for many is an important decision, which they consider, must be made promptly.
Payment in cryptocurrencies was the first and most conglomerate suggestion that Airbnb received to update its projects in 2022.
Future projections
Like many other companies, Airbnb sees an obligation to fully adapt to new technologies, especially when it comes to tokenization and crypto markets.
The company has presented a project with firm decisions that raises considerable investments in the cryptocurrency system. It is not only about receiving payments through them, but about the use of blockchain technology in truly innovative future projects.
To be honest, this digital company already has the resources and has a considerable number of users who would support a project like this.
Taking into consideration that the quality of the service and the continuous use of the users is due to the veracity and security in making payments.
Thus begins Airbnb this 2022, without a doubt, we will continue to see the incorporation of companies, governments, banking institutions and small businesses to the use of cryptocurrencies as payment methods.