Key takeaways:
- El Salvador introduces a proof-of-reserve website to track its Bitcoin holdings.
- Websites offers real-time data using on-chain information
- The nation currently holds 5,748 BTC valued at around $360 million, with Bitcoin trading above $62,700.
El Salvador has unveiled a new online platform dedicated to tracking its Bitcoin treasury holdings, offering real-time insights into the country’s cryptocurrency transactions and financial statistics.
Developed by the National Bitcoin Office, this initiative underscores the nation’s commitment to transparency and embraces the transparency benefits inherent in blockchain technology.
The platform provides up-to-date mempool data, revealing that El Salvador currently holds 5,748.76 BTC, valued at over $352.8 million.
This move not only enhances government accountability but also validates the use of immutable public ledgers, a concept long championed by Bitcoin advocates.
In addition to showcasing existing holdings, the platform indicates recent government purchases, with data showing an acquisition of 31 BTC in the past month alone.
El Salvador’s proactive approach to Bitcoin extends beyond tracking, as evidenced by the establishment of a $400 million Bitcoin piggy bank earlier this year.
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While El Salvador’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 faced initial skepticism, President Nayib Bukele’s strategy of accumulating Bitcoin has garnered attention. Despite fluctuations in Bitcoin’s value, the country remains steadfast in its commitment to digital assets.
With its latest online interface, El Salvador continues to lead the conversation on Bitcoin and blockchain innovation.
Some experts even predict that the nation’s embrace of cryptocurrency could position it as a global economic powerhouse in the coming decades, a sentiment echoed by renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper.
El Salvador has been regularly investing in Bitcoin since 2021, acquiring it at an average price of $43,097 per BTC. With Bitcoin’s current price surpassing $62,000, El Salvador has an unrealized profit exceeding $57.4 million on its Bitcoin holdings, as per the Nayib Bukele Portfolio Tracker website.
