ZachXBT publicly corrected Ethereum's official X account, stating that Proton accepts only Bitcoin for subscription payments, not Ethereum. The pseudonymous blockchain investigator replied directly to Ethereum's post, attaching a screenshot and writing that Proton does not currently accept Ethereum as a payment option for subscriptions. Proton's support documentation confirms this Bitcoin-only policy, requiring users to send BTC payments at least 24 hours before bills are due, with no support for Lightning or ERC-20 tokens.
ZachXBT Issues Public Correction on X
ZachXBT wrote on X in reply to Ethereum's official account: "Proton does not currently accept Ethereum as payment option for subscriptions only Bitcoin." The investigator, known for tracing stolen funds and exposing fraud across the industry, attached a screenshot to the correction. ZachXBT's recent work includes an investigation alleging 95% of the LAB token's supply was insider-controlled and a warning that Humanity Protocol's $32 million hack was possibly staged.
Proton Confirms Bitcoin-Only Subscription Payment Policy
Proton's support documentation states that users can pay for any Proton subscription with Bitcoin. The Swiss company, known for its encrypted Proton Mail email service and VPN, requires users to select Bitcoin at checkout, scan a QR code or copy a BTC address, and wait for network confirmations that can take up to 24 hours. Automatic renewal is not available for Bitcoin payers. Proton advises sending payment at least 24 hours before a bill comes due. The company's documentation explicitly rejects Lightning and ERC-20 payments.
Proton Launched Bitcoin Self-Custodial Wallet in 2024
In 2024, Proton launched Proton Wallet, a self-custodial Bitcoin storage solution available on web, iOS and Android. The product is built around BTC exclusively, with no support for ether or ERC-20 tokens.
Ethereum Foundation Published Privacy Commitment
The Ethereum Foundation published a formal privacy commitment and has narrowed its priorities to CROPS: censorship resistance, capture resistance, openness, privacy and security. The foundation witnessed a mass exodus of talent over the past quarter. Payments adoption features prominently in the Ethereum Foundation's 2026 execution plans.
FAQ
What payment methods does Proton accept for subscriptions?
Proton accepts only Bitcoin for cryptocurrency subscription payments. The company's documentation confirms users can pay for any Proton subscription with Bitcoin by selecting it at checkout, scanning a QR code or copying a BTC address, and waiting for network confirmations. Proton does not accept Lightning or ERC-20 tokens.
What did ZachXBT say to Ethereum's X account?
ZachXBT wrote in a direct reply to Ethereum's official X account: "Proton does not currently accept Ethereum as payment option for subscriptions only Bitcoin." The blockchain investigator attached a screenshot to support the correction.
