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Padraig Corcoran
Academic in geographical information science at Cardiff University who researches crowdsourced spatial data and the use of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, including analysis of BTC Map and Lightning Network topics.
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Jan 14, 2026
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Bitcoin on the map with Dr. Padraig Corcoran | SLP709
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Dr. Padraig Corcoran, an academic at Cardiff University specializing in geographical information science, dives into the fascinating intersection of Bitcoin and spatial data. He discusses the vital role of BTC Map in identifying merchants accepting Bitcoin, stressing the importance of grassroots initiatives in boosting adoption. Corcoran explores how merchant acceptance is growing despite varying data quality from crowdsourced platforms like OpenStreetMap, and he emphasizes the necessity of community engagement over government policies for effective Bitcoin integration.
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