Bitcoin Coast, an initiative promoting Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, is strengthening its network of businesses that accept payments through Bitcoin Lightning. The project recently announced on its X account that it is verifying each of the 157 merchants listed on its map, ensuring their information is accurate and up to date.
“One-by-one we are visiting and verifying Bitcoin acceptance for all our 157 merchants on our map. We’re leaving them with Bitcoin information booklets and signage at no cost. And we’re perfecting their listings on OpenStreetMap, which feeds the global @btcmap and us,” the post read.
According to its official website, Bitcoin Coast currently operates across four major zones, where 162 businesses now accept Bitcoin Lightning. The initiative not only supports merchants with resources but also connects them to a global directory of Bitcoin-friendly businesses, positioning El Salvador as a leading example of circular Bitcoin economies.