21 Inc, which raised $116 million, announced the official opening of its Bitcoin email platform, allowing users to earn Bitcoin through micro-consulting

Bitcoin startup 21 Inc has officially opened its new “21 Lists” product to regular users today.

The paid email platform, launched by 21 Inc in February, allows users to send surveys, tasks and requests to build lists of individuals or professionals, and the platform incentivizes users to use these features by paying them small amounts of Bitcoin.

According to 21 Inc, the new product’s initial customers will include only a few “famous names,” mostly VCs that backed the company, including Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.

However, starting today, anyone can apply to participate by creating a profile page and joining 21 Lists based on their preferred area of ​​expertise.

The company said in a blog post that it sees the move as opening the door for users to engage in “micro-consulting” — a way for users to lend their expertise to others and earn bitcoin in return.

The company goes on to explain:

"Depending on the selectivity of the 21.co list you gain access to, you should expect to earn between $10 and $1,000 per year in micro-consulting work for one list."

Additionally, 21 said it will periodically review some lists to ensure the quality of responses does not deteriorate. Additionally, the company said that individuals on lists that target specific cryptocurrency users will periodically ask users to sign transactions to verify that they are still eligible to receive tasks in this area.

21 Inc, which raised $116 million in 2015, has products ranging from bitcoin mining hardware to products focused on disrupting existing social media networks through micropayments.

The announcement is the latest move by the company to make its product available to the general public.