UK startup Bitwalking, whose app allows users to generate cryptocurrency by simply walking, is partnering with Nokia on a crypto-based fundraising drive.
The Nokia-sponsored Walk for Cause event will run in tandem with the Futurecom Conference in Sao Paulo, October 17–20. Participants will accrue Bitwalking’s token, walking dollars (W$), which Nokia will convert to USD and donate to charity.
In a press release, Bitwalking CEO Nissan Bahar described Nokia’s coming on board as a “vote of confidence.”
“This vote of confidence from Nokia is an important step in realizing Bitwalking’s vision and plan,” he said. “Bitwalking is a currency for all, and in the current world landscape, technology on its own is not enough to reach everyone.”
The Bitwalking app lets users accrue W$ by walking or running, which they can then spend at a dedicated store or a selection of third parties. They can also exchange funds with other users. So far, the app is available for Android only, with a beta program inviting users to participate in expansion.
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