A few years ago, entomologist Dr Dan Bickel discovered a new species of fly while working at the Australian Museum.
This museum gives the ability to name new species to their members, who have to bid to win the naming rights. Mark Carnegie and Sergei Sergienko did just that, interestingly, using Bitcoin.
For the first time in the AM’s history, the naming rights of the fly was paid using Bitcoin by Carnegie and Sergienko, who are working with cultural institutions to ensure they aren’t left behind as the digital world evolves.
“Whether we like it or not, Bitcoin is here to stay. It has made, and is yet to make, great changes to our world. I’m proud to have been involved in naming this recently discovered species after Bitcoin, and I thank the Australian Museum for the opportunity,”
I find it fascinating that traditional institutions like the Australian Museum are embracing Bitcoin.
“We have the capability to reposition cultural institutions at the forefront of the digital revolution, and are dedicated to ensuring Australia doesn’t get left behind through the ongoing disruption,”
So, there you have it, we now officially have a Bitcoin fly:
