Nothing lasts forever, and our merchants are no exception. Some shops may go out of business or simply move across the street. That's why we need to check them from time to time. We're attempting to check every merchant at least once per year, and we can't do it without the help of local Bitcoiners.
If you want to help us accelerate Bitcoin adoption, please read this simple step-by-step guide:
1. Find a Merchant on BTC Map
Let's say you're living in (or visiting) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and you want to check the nearby merchants:
It looks like this cafe accepts Bitcoin, and the last verification date is 2024-04-28. To re-verify this place, you need to open it on OpenStreetMap. Click on the "Edit" button. You will need to create an OSM account if you don't already have one.
2. Update Merchant Details on OpenStreetMap
In the location editor:
Check that all fields are correct and accurate. If some fields are outdated or false, please update them.
3. Bump Check Date
Set the value of the check_date:currency:XBT field to today's date, then press "Save":
Every OSM change requires a short description. If you only changed the check date, you can type "Bump check date". If you updated additional fields, you can mention that as well. After entering the changeset comment, hit the "Upload" button.
Note: There are other tags that can be used to verify a location, including check_date and survey:date. The location you are editing may have one of those tags instead of the check_date:currency:XBT tag. You can read more about the different verified tags here.
4. You're Awesome!
As you can see, verifying locations usually takes a couple of minutes, and everyone can do it.
Note: If you visit the location and find that the merchant no longer accepts Bitcoin, simply disable the Bitcoin-related tags from the merchant.
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