Every Australian who is fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can get 5 Australian dollars worth of bitcoin. That equates to about 3.05 euros. Now the big question: Who is going to pay for all this? Fred Schebesta is the CEO of Finder.com and a millionaire.
Way to contribute
When he announced the plan on radio in Sydney this week, the self-made millionaire said he was looking for a way to contribute to vaccination efforts and thought it might be one way to help.
This is how we want to help the world get back to normal. Starting with Australia ????????
Get vaxxed baby and get your #bitcoin baby!https://t.co/a5JbnRgWG1@findercomau @ KIIS1065 @kyleandjackieo #covid19 #vaccinations #australia pic.twitter.com/ZoHuJpwSuk
— Fred Schebesta (@Schebesta) August 17, 2021
Request via the app
Anyone who has already received, or received once, two doses of the available vaccine is welcome to apply for the Bitcoin reward by downloading the Finder.com app and providing proof of vaccination.
Finder.com is a comparison site that provides guides and information on a range of products and services. It provides industry analysis in Australia and internationally. One of his recent surveys revealed that Southeast Asian countries are at the forefront of crypto adoption. Another study showed that the gender gap in crypto investments in Australia is narrowing. Let’s just say his one study is better than the other.
100 million dollars
If all the more than 20 million people in Australia who are eligible for the vaccine apply, Schebesta would have to pay more than 100 million Australian dollars (61 million euros). He says this is an amount he is happy to pay.
“Get your ass, dear, and get your Bitcoin too, dear!” Schebesta laughs on the radio.
The speed of vaccine rollout has been a sticking point in Australia, as less than 30 percent of the population over the age of 16 appears to be fully vaccinated. Supply chain problems and poor communication between the federal government and the states and territories are at the root of the poor adoption. In addition, just like in the rest of the world, there are people who hesitate or refuse to take the vaccine. Schebesta hopes to convince those doubters.
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