El Salvador’s digital bitcoin wallet Chivo has already hit half a million users, according to reports from local media. The country introduced the wallet on Sept 7.
Users receive $30 in bitcoin when they download the wallet for the first time as an incentive. As of Sept 7, the country had purchased 400 bitcoins for its coffers — which by all accounts is ambivalent in terms of its success.
El Salvador’s bitcoin integration is off to a somewhat rocky start, as there have been several protests against its adoption. Protests have come from both opposition forces and citizens — with the latter marching in the streets and even filing a lawsuit.
