What are the reported toll amounts for Strait of Hormuz oil tankers?

Between $200,000 and $2 million per ship, per Galaxy's Alex Thorn.

Does Iran officially accept Bitcoin for Hormuz tolls yet?

No – reports conflict, with stablecoins or yuan alternatives floated. FT sparked the buzz, but nothing confirmed.

Can Lightning Network process million-dollar payments reliably?

Largest known is $1M. Possible with liquidity, but unproven at scale for Iran's setup.

Iran Eyes Bitcoin Tolls for 20% of World Oil – Bitcoin Bros Love It, Reality Begs to Differ

Twenty percent of global oil sloshes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now Iran wants Bitcoin tolls from tankers – a sanctions hack that has Bitcoin maximalists popping champagne.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

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Iran considers BTC tolls for Strait of Hormuz to dodge US sanctions, sparking Bitcoin community debate. 𝕏
Stablecoins risky due to freeze functions; Bitcoin's issuerless design appeals to Tehran. 𝕏
Lightning Network eyed for fast payments, but liquidity limits and geopolitics loom large. 𝕏

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