2026-01-04 05:16:12

Elon Musk's Starlink is now providing free internet access across Venezuela through February 3, 2026. The move marks a significant step in expanding global internet coverage, particularly in regions with limited connectivity. This development carries implications for the broader Web3 ecosystem—better internet access in underserved markets can unlock new adoption opportunities for decentralized applications, crypto wallets, and blockchain-based financial services. As developing nations increasingly lean on satellite internet infrastructure, the intersection of connectivity and financial inclusion becomes more relevant. Whether this initiative will accelerate crypto adoption in Latin America remains to be seen, but the underlying trend of expanding global internet reach certainly benefits the digital economy at large.

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CryptoPunster

· 01-07 00:04

Laughing out loud, Elon Musk is laying down high-speed internet highways for Venezuela. Is the next step directly airdropping Bitcoin to them? [Funny] --- Another "free lunch," I bet there's definitely an hidden cost behind it. Old Musk never does business at a loss. --- The network is connected, the wallet is also connected. This makes it even easier for the leeks to be harvested. Truly considerate. --- Latin American people: Finally able to go online! Crypto giants: Finally able to harvest! --- Looking at this trend, they lay down networks wherever the connection is poor. Are they doing charity for Web3 or market research?

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MetaEggplant

· 01-06 11:53

Starlink free internet enters Venezuela... I've seen this trick before, whether it can be used depends on the government's attitude.

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LiquidationSurvivor

· 01-06 07:48

Wow, Starlink free internet is coming to Venezuela? Web3 really has a chance now, maybe it can overtake on the bend.

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NoStopLossNut

· 01-04 05:45

Free internet sold to Venezuela, what is the US playing at with this trick...

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AirdropHustler

· 01-04 05:38

Wow, Starlink free internet to Venezuela? South America is about to take off!

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-04 05:27

Huh? Starlink free internet enters Venezuela? Now South American crypto users might have a chance... Wait, can this really last until 2026? It feels a bit utopian. The biggest缺乏 in web3 is internet access. Now that the infrastructure is in place, it will indeed change the game. Elon Musk's move is similar to his tunnel digging logic... he wants to do everything himself. If this really can promote crypto adoption in Latin America, it will be more effective than any marketing... wallets will start running. But who can truly make money? Starlink or major blockchains?

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MoonMathMagic