New Hampshire, often hailed as the 'Free State' of the U.S. due to its vocal libertarian community, has long been a hotbed for cryptocurrency adoption. From bitcoin ATMs to local businesses accepting digital payments, the region embraces sound money alternatives. This week, the activist group Free Keene unveiled Cryptotip.org, a web-based application that allows residents to create printable tipping cards funded with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Dash, making it easier to reward service workers with decentralized currency.
From Stagnation to Open-Source Revival
Previously, Free Keene residents relied heavily on Bctip.org to send cryptocurrency tips. However, when Bitcoin transaction fees skyrocketed in December 2017, the platform became impractical and stagnated. Ian Freeman, host of the radio show Free Talk Live, reached out to Bctip.org's creator to request integration of additional cryptocurrencies, but the creator declined, pointing out that the code was open source. Undeterred, Freeman partnered with developer Michael Hampton of Ringing Liberty to build an entirely new tipping system from scratch. After a soft launch earlier this year supporting only Dash, Cryptotip.org has now officially launched with Bitcoin Cash as the default tipping currency, alongside Dash.
How Cryptotip Works
Users visit Cryptotip.org and choose a total USD value for their tips, as well as the number of individual cards they wish to generate. The platform then produces a set of printable business-card-sized slips, each featuring a unique URL. The creator funds the batch using either BCH or Dash and provides a refund address. Recipients scan or type the URL to access a simple interface that guides them through downloading a wallet and claiming their funds. If a tip remains unclaimed within a user-set expiration period, the funds are automatically returned to the creator, ensuring zero risk.
The platform supports multiple fiat conversions—GBP, EUR, RUB, JPY, and others—making it accessible to international users. “Cryptotip respects your real-life prospect’s time,” Freeman told Bitcoin.com. “A server at a restaurant doesn’t have time to listen to a pitch about crypto—they have tables to wait on. When you leave a Cryptotip in addition to a good cash tip, they’ll be more likely to look at it.”
Building a Local Crypto Ecosystem
Free Keene has been instrumental in onboarding local merchants—including a dentist, an Indian restaurant, a hair salon, and a vape shop—to accept cryptocurrencies. The tipping card initiative adds an educational layer, enabling both senders and recipients to experience the utility of sound money without technical barriers. By offering auto-return on unclaimed tips, Cryptotip.org lowers the entry barrier for skeptics and busy individuals alike.
With Cryptotip.org now live, the Free State community continues to push the boundaries of everyday cryptocurrency adoption. As Freeman puts it, “Getting busy people’s attention is hard, and Cryptotip makes it so much easier.”