Propy Completes First BTC-Backed Real Estate Loan in Hawaii

🏠 Bitcoin Buys Paradise

By Propy
Apr 21, 2025, 4:08 PM
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Propy achieved several milestones in Q1 2025:

  • Executed Hawaii's first onchain property sale with BTC-backed financing
  • Surpassed 300,000 PropyKeys mints
  • Completed platform overhaul
  • Certified hundreds of agents in blockchain transactions

The company continues to implement practical blockchain solutions in real estate while expanding its infrastructure for digital property transactions.​ Their focus remains on creating efficient, secure property ownership systems.​

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