Colorado Coffee Shops & Merchants Now Accepting Bitcoin

Bitcoin Adoption Gains Traction in Colorado

More than 300 merchants across Colorado are now accepting Bitcoin as payment, a growing network demonstrating increasing real-world utility for the cryptocurrency. Moonflower Coffee in Denver is among the businesses embracing Bitcoin, offering customers the option to pay with BTC directly through their Square terminal.

The experience at Moonflower Coffee was smooth, with the barista readily enabling the Bitcoin payment option. Other establishments, like Butcher Block Cafe in Denver, also accept Bitcoin, though consistency isn’t universal. A visit to Fifth House Coffee revealed a contrasting experience; despite being listed on the BTC Map, the owner declined to accept Bitcoin, illustrating uneven adoption even among businesses advertising acceptance.

This variability underscores a critical phase in Bitcoin’s adoption. The author notes a need for Bitcoiners to actively support and expand this infrastructure before traditional financial institutions move to control it. A directory of over 300 verified Bitcoin-accepting merchants in Colorado is available for those interested in supporting the ecosystem. Businesses wishing to be added to the list, or those with stories to share, can contact vagabond@b.tc.

Growing List of Colorado Businesses

The list includes a diverse range of businesses, from coffee shops like B’s Coffee and Cinchona Coffee, to food and grocery providers such as AKCO Fisheries and Carniceria Las Delicas. The full directory is extensive and highlights a growing commitment to Bitcoin within the state.

Source: Bitcoin Magazine