Who’s behind Azteco?
Azteco was founded in 2019 by Akin Fernandez and Paul Ferguson. In 2023, we raised $6m in a seed investment round led by Jack Dorsey.
Azteco is the easy way for everyone, everywhere to get bitcoin every day
Everyone
We want everyone to be able to get bitcoin, quickly and safely. We’ve designed Azteco bitcoin vouchers to be easy for first-time users and those in remote locations with limited internet access.
Everywhere
We want everyone to be able to get bitcoin everywhere, from remote villages to emerging cities. We’re working to make Azteco bitcoin vouchers available online, over the counter, and even just around the corner.
Every day
We want everyone to be able to use bitcoin every day, for their daily spending or personal savings. Azteco bitcoin vouchers are available in small amounts so that you can use them for every bit of life.
Bitcoin for everyone, everywhere, every day, every bit of life
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My contribution to Azteco comes out of a deep respect for their mission. The unbanked population is immense. We have the technology and resources to close this gap, but until now, no one has taken that important next step. Azteco is providing so much more than just access to a secure financial system; it is building an ecosystem of financial self-determination that is secure and supported by local communities. I am honored to support them.
— Jack Dorsey, Block
FAQs
Is Azteco safe?
Yes. When you buy an Azteco voucher, we set aside the bitcoin for that voucher. When you redeem your Azteco voucher, that bitcoin is transferred to your wallet. We never hold funds or secret keys on behalf of customers.
Is Azteco private?
Yes. You don’t need to create an account or verify your identity to use Azteco vouchers. If you’re buying a voucher online from Azteco, we may need your email address to send you payment instructions.
Where is Azteco based?
Azteco is based in Santa Monica, California. We also have remote teams working in Europe and Latin America.