Internet access in Iran has been cut off as protests escalate. Seven million Iranians are crypto users, with $3.7 billion in total crypto flows tracked from January to July 2025. The economic crisis and currency collapse have led to calls for Bitcoin as a store of wealth.

Without internet access, Iranians face challenges in transacting with cryptocurrency. Elon Musk’s Starlink and Blockstream’s satellite network offer potential solutions for users. Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat messaging service could facilitate Bitcoin transactions using a Bluetooth mesh network. Offline tools like Darkwire and Machankura are also in development.

Darkwire, a decentralized mesh network tool for sending data without the internet, was unveiled in May 2025. Blockstream’s satellite network and Bitchat also offer alternatives for offline crypto use. Machankura, a solution developed in South Africa, allows users to send and receive Bitcoin via the mobile telecom network without internet.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Iran Cuts Off Internet, Solutions To Still Use Crypto