Drive to Earn Cryptocurrency
In an age where earning money from your work seems to be an antiquated concept, Fiat shakes things up by allowing drivers to earn cryptocurrency simply by hitting the road. Thanks to a collaboration between Fiat’s parent company Stellantis and Kiri Technologies, drivers of the latest Fiat 500 electric vehicle can accumulate KiriCoins—yes, that’s a real thing!—as they cruise around town.
It’s All About the Coins
For every kilometer you drive in your shiny new Fiat 500, you’ll pocket 1 KiriCoin, which is worth nearly two euro cents. It’s like getting paid to go places but without the burden of extra paperwork (or awkward small talk with your boss!). And if you manage to drive like an eco-warrior—think less pedal to the metal and more gentle glides—you could score even more tokens.
How Does It Work?
The magic happens through the Fiat app, where your virtual wallet resides. The app sends your driving data straight to the cloud, transforming it into crypto rewards using a blockchain algorithm. In layman’s terms, you drive, the app tracks it, and voila! Instant digital money. It’s like having a tiny accountant in your car, who doesn’t judge your snack habits.
What Can You Do with KiriCoins?
You’re probably wondering what on earth you can buy with these KiriCoins. Well, worry not! They can be used on various products and services in Kiri’s marketplace, where you can get gift cards to retailers, which is basically a treasure trove for the savvy shopper. Just think of it as your car giving you a little present every time you go for a spin.
Are We Ready for Eco-Driving?
The initiative is designed not just to pay you for driving, but to encourage a thoughtful approach to how you drive—cue the eco-driving brigade! Gabriele Catacchio from Stellantis has a hunch that by 2024, the number of eco-loyalty programs similar to this one will triple. It seems Fiat is not just looking for fancier driving but fancier thinking!
Global Reach? Not Quite Yet
Before you imagine packing your bags for a European road trip in a Fiat 500 to rake in KiriCoins, hold your horses! Unfortunately, this program is exclusive to EU drivers since the 500 EV model isn’t available in North America. But who knows? Maybe someday we’ll have our own version of crypto-driving across the States.
Innovation is the Name of the Game
While Fiat is leading the charge in automotive cryptocurrency rewards, other enthusiastic individuals have already found unique ways to earn on the move. Picture this: a cozy little mining farm nestled in the trunk of a BMW, churning out Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH)! Now that’s a sight to behold. If this trend keeps picking up speed, we might need to buckle up and brace ourselves for a full-blown crypto revolution on wheels.
