A crypto-focused firm named Lunacrush has announced the shipment of a specialized device aimed at storing the private keys for 62 bitcoins. The company values this move at a conversion of roughly 135 million rubles, based on current exchange rates and reported by industry observers within the sector.
The plan is for the device to be housed in a compartment that will accompany other essential equipment. This package is scheduled to be sent to the Moon’s surface in late 2023, coinciding with a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch as part of the Artemis program’s broader objectives.
Beyond the Bitcoin keys, NASA intends to deploy a suite of assets that will support continued lunar exploration, including drones, lunar rovers, and equipment designed to assist future human landings. The cryptocurrency wallet device is described as a robust storage unit that will be integrated with the MAPP Lunar Rover when deployed on the lunar surface.
Lunacrush proposed a speculative scenario in which an aspiring rocket builder could replicate a SpaceX-like vehicle and embark on an independent mission to the Moon to locate the abandoned rover containing the bitcoin keys. The firm believes the device might be positioned near Shackleton Crater at the Moon’s southern polar region, a site frequently discussed in lunar exploration planning.
Observations from market analysts indicate that there has been widespread discussion about bitcoin’s performance prospects for the coming quarter, with some sources noting a potential rally not seen since the earlier period of 2021. Market commentary continues to surface from major financial outlets and industry analysts, reflecting ongoing interest in digital assets among institutional and retail participants (citation: Bloomberg; industry analysts).