World’s First Physical Bitcoin Banknote ATM Network Debuts
- The Satnotes El Zonte Experiment will launch the first physical Bitcoin banknote ATM network.
- The pilot is set to begin on January 1, 2026, in El Zonte, El Salvador.
- 500 “El Zonte Founding Edition” Satnotes will be dispensed during the initial phase of the project.
- Each banknote is denominated in satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin.
The Satnotes initiative marks a significant step in integrating cryptocurrency into everyday transactions by introducing physical Bitcoin banknotes through an ATM network in El Salvador. This pilot aims to provide a tangible form of digital currency access for local communities.
Launching on January, this experiment will see the distribution of specially designed “El Zonte Founding Edition” notes, each valued at a fraction of Bitcoin known as satoshis. (Source)
