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Augmented Reality App Aircoins Now Lets You Hunt And Collect Dash Cryptocurrency A La Pokemon Go

The cryptocurrency Dash and the augmented reality application Aircoins have announced they are joining forces in a collaborative effort that will enable players to discover, gather, and transmit Dash

By Aubrey Swanson··2 min read
Augmented Reality App Aircoins Now Lets You Hunt And Collect Dash Cryptocurrency A La Pokemon Go

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  • The cryptocurrency Dash and the augmented reality application Aircoins have announced they are joining forces in a collaborative effort that will enable players to discover, gather, and transmit Dash

The cryptocurrency Dash and the augmented reality application Aircoins have announced they are joining forces in a collaborative effort that will enable players to discover, gather, and transmit Dash tokens through an interactive AR-based experience modeled after the wildly popular Pokemon Go game, according to a statement made Thursday.

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Speaking at the partnership unveiling, Ernesto Contreras, who serves as Dash Core Group's business development lead covering Latin America, outlined how this alliance positions Dash to penetrate previously untapped geographic regions. He emphasized that the venture introduces an innovative way to engage audiences while demonstrating the cryptocurrency's utility. "With growing momentum in both augmented reality and digital assets, blending them into an entertainment product represents a major milestone for each sector," Contreras explained. "The AR space stands on the cusp of rapid expansion, and through this endeavor, Dash and Aircoins stand ready to capture users as that growth unfolds."

Aircoins functions as a location-based gaming application that compensates participants with cryptocurrency rewards. Using GPS technology, virtual coins materialize across various global locations for players to recover. The platform positions itself as an educational tool designed to make cryptocurrency more accessible through an interactive, entertainment-driven approach. Upon installing and opening Aircoins, users receive cryptocurrency allocations—including Dash tokens—distributed randomly near their position. Players advance by approaching these digital assets and pointing their smartphones to scan them via AR technology. Once Dash coins are acquired, owners can redirect them into wallets compatible with Dash's ecosystem, leveraging the protocol's InstantSend capability. Coming months will bring the option for Aircoins participants to convert alternative cryptocurrencies gathered during gameplay directly into Dash.

"Dash's underlying architecture excels for both point-of-sale operators and cryptocurrency enthusiasts due to its minimal fees and InstantSend functionality," stated Emal Safi, Aircoins' founder and chief executive. "By layering location intelligence, gaming mechanics, and augmented reality, Aircoins transforms cryptocurrency acquisition into an engaging, streamlined experience while generating novel possibilities for commerce and brand engagement to direct consumer traffic toward retail establishments."

To encourage Aircoins users to utilize the withdrawal capability, complete Dash coins will materialize across a dozen prominent metropolitan areas worldwide. The rollout begins in New York, Amsterdam, Bangkok, and Medellin, with supplementary cities to be disclosed subsequently via official communications from both organizations.

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