(Photo courtesy of Beach Hut Deli)

Beach Hut Deli in downtown Bend has become the first business in Central Oregon to accept Bitcoin as payment. New franchise owner Sean McDonell, who bought the shop less than two months ago, says the move reflects both his passion for cryptocurrency and his appetite for innovation.

Located in the breezeway downtown, Beach Hut Deli serves artisan sandwiches, fresh salads and craft beers. The shop’s new payment option uses the Bitcoin Lightning Network integrated into the TOAST POS system. Customers place an order, a QR code is generated and payment is made through Cash App or another Bitcoin wallet — without any fees for the buyer and less than a 1% fee for the deli.

The location also offers a Bitcoin ATM for purchasing cryptocurrency with cash or credi

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