The worldwide use of cryptocurrencies continues to increase and make a sound. Especially Jamaica It is known that the acceptance of crypto money in third world countries such as
The Central Bank of Jamaica, which wants to use this to its advantage, has recently taken a step that has attracted reaction.
Jam-Dex Will Be Used For Airdrop
Jamaica, “Jam-Dex” It has recently introduced a central bank-backed digital currency called I
The cryptocurrency, which has received a reaction due to its name, will now be distributed free of charge for the purposes of promotion and increasing usage.
Central Bank of Jamaica, in total to 100,000 users It will airdrop $16. Those 100,000 users are expected to be the first to use the country’s new central bank-backed digital currency.
The Jamaican government airdrop Although the update was welcomed by some, others stated that it was actually a “bribe” to the citizens.
Users who say that citizens are trying to escape from the federal banking system, but that such attempts will have the opposite effect, may be right.
According to a study shared by the Jamaica Observer, 17% of the population in the country does not use banking services at all.
This actually shows the reason for the reactions. The Central Bank of Jamaica, on the other hand, announced that Jam-Dex was ready after the pilot program, which lasted for 8 months, and foretold that these would happen. Jamaica is expected to fully transition to said CBDC next month.