Blink’s name and features reflect the project’s desire to be used by Bitcoin communities around the world.
Bitcoin Beach Wallet has officially changed its name to “To blink” to better reflect its vision of becoming the best tool for “bottom-up Bitcoin adoption”.
The wallet was initially launched in 2020 in El Zonte in El Salvador as part of the Bitcoin Beach project’s goal of creating a circular Bitcoin economy. The name change reflects the expansion of the wallet beyond its original purpose. The wallet has grown to become a popular Lightning wallet for Bitcoin community projects and Lightning enthusiasts around the world.
Blink plans to allow any user to set their local currency in Q2 2023, making it easier for users to onboard and use bitcoin. The wallet also features in-app Bitcoin education, where users can earn sats to learn about Bitcoin basics.
Blink also has business features that make it easy and flexible for businesses to receive payments via Lightning and on-chain, including LN address, a Lightning cash register, and a printable payment code. Blink also integrates Nostr, making it a custodial wallet for tipping, testing, or traveling.
According to the Blink team, “the stated purpose of becoming the best tool for upward adoption of Bitcoin has attracted tens of thousands of active users and many requests for features that would increase utility and accessibility across countries and cultures.” . The team’s vision for Blink is to make it available in all languages where there is a community Bitcoin project.
The press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine described how the wallet’s name change is significant, as its previous acronym was “problematic.” Blink’s new name stands for “speed and positivity” and it will be reaching out to customers long before changing the app’s name and icon. According to the team, “The name Blink represents the twinkle in the eye of a person who has just received their first sats. It is the embodiment of a transaction that spans the globe, connecting two people who could never before convey value to each other.” .
