US cannabis vape that rewards users with BTC sparks addiction fears

Health experts are raising concerns that Gudtrip, a California-based company offering Bitcoin rewards for using its cannabis vape pens, may be promoting addiction, DL News reported. The product syncs with an app to accumulate Bitcoin and points with each inhalation, with daily logins increasing rewards by up to 200%. Multiple cannabis researchers have pointed out that rewarding a specific behavior increases the risk of habit formation and addiction. Gudtrip has countered that the rewards are part of a consumer loyalty program unrelated to the volume of inhalation. However, this is contradicted by a message on its website that states, "Get crypto with every puff." The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), which was not previously aware of the product, has requested more information from the manufacturer.