Bitcoin Miami - Hurricane Irma

in #bitcoin7 years ago

Could you buy something with Bitcoin these days in Miami ??

These are the titles from the newspapers in Florida:
-Hurricane Irma left 6 million people without the electricity in Florida (nbc news)
-When will power and cellphone services be restored? Patience urged (Miami herald).Reporting that electrical power will be restored in no less than couple of weeks
-More Than 10 Million People Lost Power in Florida (atlantic.com)
-Irma floods Jacksonville, Charleston and Savannah (cnn)

What currency did these people use to purchase bottle of water or some food ??
What are they using right now to exchange some goods ??

Meet John he is steemit user and bitcoin enthusiast. He is serching for the hotspot
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John will have to go for a strict diet for about few weeks until the power is restored unless he finds some place where he can transfer some money from his e-wallet. John is not alone. Many people are wondering the streets of Miami searching for a fellow bitcoin guy.

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"Breaking news"
It was reported that around Coconut Grove 25°43′N 80°15′W people started farting in to the bucket in order to collect enough fuel to start electrical generator. If they succeed electrical power will be temporary restored. Get ready for some mining.

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