Update Verifying Existing Merchants

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![wiki banner verify](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/wiki-banner-verify.png) ![wiki banner verify](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/wiki-banner-verify.png)
Nothing lasts forever, and our merchants are no exception. Some shops may go out of business or just 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. 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.
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## 1. Find a Merchant on BTC Map ## 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 merchants nearby: Let's say you're living in (or visiting) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and you want to check the nearby merchants:
![outdated-1](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-1.png) ![outdated-1](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-1.png)
It looks like this cafe accepts Bitcoins, and the last verification date is `2024-04-28`. In order to re-verify this place, you need to open it on OpenStreetMap. Click on the `"Edit"` button, you will need to create a OSM account if you don't already have one. It looks like this cafe accepts Bitcoins, 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 ## 2. Update Merchant Details on OpenStreetMap
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![outdated-2](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-2.png) ![outdated-2](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-2.png)
Check that all fields are valid and accurate. If some fields are outdated or false, please update them. Check that all fields are correct and accurate. If some fields are outdated or false, please update them.
## 3. Bump Check Date ## 3. Bump Check Date
![outdated-3](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-3.png) ![outdated-3](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-3.png)
Set the `check_date:currency:XBT` field value to today's date and then press `"Save"`: Set the value of the `check_date:currency:XBT` field to today's date, then press `"Save"`:
![outdated-4](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-4.png) ![outdated-4](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-4.png)
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![outdated-5](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-5.png) ![outdated-5](https://gitea.btcmap.org/teambtcmap/btcmap-general/raw/branch/main/wiki-images/outdated-5.png)
_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](Tagging-Merchants#verified-tags---more-information)._ _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](Tagging-Merchants#verified-tags---more-information)._
## 4. You're Awesome! ## 4. You're Awesome!
As you can see, verifying locations usually takes a couple of minutes, and everyone can do it. As you can see, verifying locations usually takes a couple of minutes, and everyone can do it.
_Note: If you visited the location and found that the merchant no longer accepts bitcoin, you would simply disable the [bitcoin-related tags](Tagging-Merchants#required-tags) from the merchant._ _Note: If you visit the location and find that the merchant no longer accepts Bitcoin, simply disable the [Bitcoin-related tags](Tagging-Merchants#required-tags) from the merchant._