While other festivals live in the year 2018, Ultra Taiwan is living light years ahead. In an announcement from Ultra and Pundi X, Ultra Taiwan will be the first major music festival to fer POS (point--sale) transactions solely through blockchain (cryptocurrency). Pundi X is a multi-cryptocurrency POS solutions provider, and are breaking into the festival scene in a big way.
This exclusive partnership will see more than 30,000 sales individual cards known as the XPASS. The XPASS Card will have functionality at over 35 different festival shops therefore allowing attendees to use them to pay for food, goods and merchandise. It’s a pretty crazy notion considering that most us were using $20 bills just a few years ago. This should also speed up lines as purchasing becomes more efficient.
In response to the Ultra Taiwan blockchain movement, Pundi X CEO and co-founder Zac Cheah lays out his full vision.
Ultra Taiwan kicks f in Taipei September 8 and 9. This will mark the first year it being a “full” Ultra festival, moving away from “Road to Ultra” status. The stacked lineup includes fan-favorite Marshmello, Axwell//Ingrosso (for one their last performances, maybe?), Tchami X Malaa, and DJ Snake.
Clearly Ultra Taiwan wants to leave a lasting imprint in the world dance music. Checkout the full Ultra Taiwan lineup below. Just remember, you can probably leave your debit card at home.
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