Aussie tech entrepreneur offers Bitcoin to those vaccinated against Covid

Finder.com CEO Fred Schebesta is offering AU$5 (US$2.85) worth of Bitcoin to every Australian who is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

The self-made millionaire said he was looking for a way to contribute to the vaccination effort and thought this could be a way to help. Anyone who has already received two doses of available vaccine, or once they do, 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.

If every one of Australia’s more than 20 million people who are eligible for the vaccine applies, Schebesta could be on the hook for over AU$100 million (US$71.15 million)

The speed of the vaccine roll out has been an issue of contention in Australia as less than 30% of the population over the age of 16 are fully vaccinated. Supply chain issues as well as poor communication between the federal government and the states and territories have been blamed for the poor uptake. Vaccine hesitancy is also a factor — one Schebesta is hoping to address.

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