Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first American President to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for campaign donations. This announcement is a significant step in integrating Bitcoin into mainstream politics, demonstrating Trump’s dedication to advancing the future of Bitcoin in the United States. The campaign has partnered with OpenNode, a leading Bitcoin and Lightning Network infrastructure provider, to facilitate these donations.
Supporters can now contribute to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, which enables fast and low-cost transactions. OpenNode has expressed pride in its partnership with Anedot to bring Bitcoin into the political donation process. They see this as a powerful proof point of how political campaigns and nonprofits across the country can seamlessly accept Bitcoin donations.
Additionally, Trump emphasized his dedication to fostering a Bitcoin-friendly environment in the U.S. while speaking at a Libertarian Party convention last weekend. He stated that he would ensure that the future of crypto and Bitcoin would be made in the USA and expressed support for the right to self-custody for the nation’s 50 million crypto holders.
