At the Bitcoin 2023 conference held in Miami, Florida, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and lawyer, announced his plans to accept bitcoin donations for his presidential campaign as a Democratic candidate in the 2024 US elections. He emphasized that this would be the first time in history that a presidential campaign accepted donations through the Lightning Network payment system.
Kennedy emphasized his commitment to protecting the rights to own and use bitcoins, ensuring that, as president, he would guarantee the inviolability of these rights. As a defender of civil liberties, he believes that bitcoin is not just an exercise in freedom but also a safeguard for those liberties.
In a time when US authorities are seeking to regulate the cryptocurrency market, Kennedy promised to reverse the growing hostility of the government towards this industry. His goal is to maintain the United States as the global center for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
The Democratic candidate stated that this step represents progress towards the future, showcasing to the world the power, durability, and flexibility of bitcoin. In a context where blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are changing the way financial transactions are conducted, Kennedy aims to harness the potential of this technology to support his campaign and promote financial freedom and innovation in the country.
With his focus on the use of bitcoins and his promise to protect the rights of users, Kennedy hopes to attract the support of those who value decentralization and financial autonomy and who see cryptocurrencies as a means to preserve and exercise their individual freedoms in the digital world.