adams supports cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. on november 4th, 2021, he tweeted that he wants to take his first three paychecks as mayor in bitcoin, and that new york city would be "the center of the cryptocurrency industry and other fast-growing, innovative industries." he also believes young students should be taught about cryptocurrency. he said "we must open our schools to teach the technology, to teach this new way of thinking when it comes down to paying for goods and services."