en
crypto ATM
/KRIP-toh ay-tee-em/
Definition
1
A cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM), a physical kiosk that allows users to buy or sell digital currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum using cash or debit cards, bridging the gap between fiat money and the blockchain wild west.
Examples
After binge-watching crypto TikToks, Dave sprinted to the crypto ATM, convinced his $20 would fund early retirement.
The crypto ATM at the corner store gleefully converted my rent money into sats, leaving me with digital dust and zero regrets—yet.
In a plot twist, the crypto ATM dispensed exactly 69,420 satoshis, proving even machines have a sense of humor.
She eyed the crypto ATM suspiciously, wondering if feeding it bills was how normies accidentally become whales.