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Topic: Best 1-3 line selling pitch for Bitcoin - page 2. (Read 4606 times)
I want to say one thing, I am just amazed at the thought and effort that people put into this. There are some quality suggestions there. I have never had something looked at 450 times before. It gives me hope for the future of Bitcoin. Thanks
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It's a shot in the dark, but here I go!
Bitcoin. Like the US dollar or the Japanese yen, but completely online.
Or
Notice how everything has been getting a lot more expensive lately? Not if you're using bitcoin, the currency that lives on the internet!
I find that a lot of people don't understand anything about money or where it really comes from. Trying to tell them about decentralization and middlemen is a waste of time! It has to be about the convenience, ease of use, and security!!!
Bitcoin. Like the US dollar or the Japanese yen, but completely online.
Or
Notice how everything has been getting a lot more expensive lately? Not if you're using bitcoin, the currency that lives on the internet!
I find that a lot of people don't understand anything about money or where it really comes from. Trying to tell them about decentralization and middlemen is a waste of time! It has to be about the convenience, ease of use, and security!!!
Bitcoin is a digital currency that cannot be made worth less due to the issuing of new bitcoins by a central bank.
I really like thisDifferent products and services enable transfer of bitcoins between bitcoin eWallets, which may have different owners
Way too confusing 
BTC comes with free beer and steak, makes supermodels want to have sex with you, and will fill your bank account with and endless supply of money....
.....what?
thats what I was told....
now....which one of you has my steak, and who here is a supermodel?
.....what?
thats what I was told....
now....which one of you has my steak, and who here is a supermodel?
My attempt #2. OK, I got a bit carried away and it turned into a TV ad instead of a slogan. I guess it's a bit off-topic, but if it was done right it could be a 1-minute teaser to get people interested... So, I'm posting it anyway just to add to the idea pool:
[voiceover in a somewhat spooky or sardonic voice ... i.e. not total doom and gloom, perhaps almost silently laughing at the doom and gloom
but with brooding ambient background music, deep -- orchestral basses/cellos/bassoon etc]
The world's economy is in turmoil. The people struggle while the fat-cats grow ever richer.
Governments, banks, and credit card companies control your money.
Heavy fees and taxes, the power to freeze or confiscate your savings at their whim;
they decide how much your money is worth and how you may spend it,
and it's only going to get worse...
[voiceover keeps with the same style but changes to a more uplifting tone
with change in music key + higher timbres including triangle & bell-tree (ch-ching... maybe even go full-on cheese like the simpsons intro chord)]
...or is it?
There is a growing community of ordinary people, who know a better way.
Who believe that your money should be yours to do with as you please.
Now, you can send and receive money, quickly, easily, and safely, anywhere in the world, with transaction fees that are next to nothing.
It's the new global currency, which gives control back to you.
Bitcoin. The future of money is here. Join us.
["Bitcoin. The future of money.", logo, and url on screen]
(...or something like that)
Obviously bitcoin is not ready for this kind of thing yet -- it needs to pass the "grandma" test for ease of (secure) use first.
Also I'm not sure about the introduction being "doom and gloom" -- I think it would have to be done just right to grab and hold people's attention, hence the almost humorous "spooky" voice, rather than the vibe of yet-another-bloody-depressing-news-story.
On the other hand, maybe this is the wrong approach altogether -- it has a more "anti-authority" approach than some would like, I suppose...
Thoughts?
[voiceover in a somewhat spooky or sardonic voice ... i.e. not total doom and gloom, perhaps almost silently laughing at the doom and gloom
but with brooding ambient background music, deep -- orchestral basses/cellos/bassoon etc]
The world's economy is in turmoil. The people struggle while the fat-cats grow ever richer.
Governments, banks, and credit card companies control your money.
Heavy fees and taxes, the power to freeze or confiscate your savings at their whim;
they decide how much your money is worth and how you may spend it,
and it's only going to get worse...
[voiceover keeps with the same style but changes to a more uplifting tone
with change in music key + higher timbres including triangle & bell-tree (ch-ching... maybe even go full-on cheese like the simpsons intro chord
)]...or is it?
There is a growing community of ordinary people, who know a better way.
Who believe that your money should be yours to do with as you please.
Now, you can send and receive money, quickly, easily, and safely, anywhere in the world, with transaction fees that are next to nothing.
It's the new global currency, which gives control back to you.
Bitcoin. The future of money is here. Join us.
["Bitcoin. The future of money.", logo, and url on screen]
(...or something like that)
Obviously bitcoin is not ready for this kind of thing yet -- it needs to pass the "grandma" test for ease of (secure) use first.
Also I'm not sure about the introduction being "doom and gloom" -- I think it would have to be done just right to grab and hold people's attention, hence the almost humorous "spooky" voice, rather than the vibe of yet-another-bloody-depressing-news-story.
On the other hand, maybe this is the wrong approach altogether -- it has a more "anti-authority" approach than some would like, I suppose...
Thoughts?
I want Bitcoins Now
On the other hand, maybe this is the wrong approach altogether -- it has a more "anti-authority" approach than some would like, I suppose...
Thoughts?
not bad.
the anti-authority approach worked for Apple (the 1984 ad was huge) - but of course they're quite authoritarian. maybe it works best for folks like that.
as an ad though, i like it.
EDIT: i especially like:
Quote
Bitcoin. The future of money.
assumptive success is good.
Is the value of your home going under water?
Move into bitcoins and stay a float
Move into bitcoins and stay a float
Will Work for BITCOINS 
My attempt #2. OK, I got a bit carried away and it turned into a TV ad instead of a slogan. I guess it's a bit off-topic, but if it was done right it could be a 1-minute teaser to get people interested... So, I'm posting it anyway just to add to the idea pool:
[voiceover in a somewhat spooky or sardonic voice ... i.e. not total doom and gloom, perhaps almost silently laughing at the doom and gloom
but with brooding ambient background music, deep -- orchestral basses/cellos/bassoon etc]
The world's economy is in turmoil. The people struggle while the fat-cats grow ever richer.
Governments, banks, and credit card companies control your money.
Heavy fees and taxes, the power to freeze or confiscate your savings at their whim;
they decide how much your money is worth and how you may spend it,
and it's only going to get worse...
[voiceover keeps with the same style but changes to a more uplifting tone
with change in music key + higher timbres including triangle & bell-tree (ch-ching... maybe even go full-on cheese like the simpsons intro chord)]
...or is it?
There is a growing community of ordinary people, who know a better way.
Who believe that your money should be yours to do with as you please.
Now, you can send and receive money, quickly, easily, and safely, anywhere in the world, with transaction fees that are next to nothing.
It's the new global currency, which gives control back to you.
Bitcoin. The future of money is here. Join us.
["Bitcoin. The future of money.", logo, and url on screen]
(...or something like that)
Obviously bitcoin is not ready for this kind of thing yet -- it needs to pass the "grandma" test for ease of (secure) use first.
Also I'm not sure about the introduction being "doom and gloom" -- I think it would have to be done just right to grab and hold people's attention, hence the almost humorous "spooky" voice, rather than the vibe of yet-another-bloody-depressing-news-story.
On the other hand, maybe this is the wrong approach altogether -- it has a more "anti-authority" approach than some would like, I suppose...
Thoughts?
[voiceover in a somewhat spooky or sardonic voice ... i.e. not total doom and gloom, perhaps almost silently laughing at the doom and gloom
but with brooding ambient background music, deep -- orchestral basses/cellos/bassoon etc]
The world's economy is in turmoil. The people struggle while the fat-cats grow ever richer.
Governments, banks, and credit card companies control your money.
Heavy fees and taxes, the power to freeze or confiscate your savings at their whim;
they decide how much your money is worth and how you may spend it,
and it's only going to get worse...
[voiceover keeps with the same style but changes to a more uplifting tone
with change in music key + higher timbres including triangle & bell-tree (ch-ching... maybe even go full-on cheese like the simpsons intro chord
)]...or is it?
There is a growing community of ordinary people, who know a better way.
Who believe that your money should be yours to do with as you please.
Now, you can send and receive money, quickly, easily, and safely, anywhere in the world, with transaction fees that are next to nothing.
It's the new global currency, which gives control back to you.
Bitcoin. The future of money is here. Join us.
["Bitcoin. The future of money.", logo, and url on screen]
(...or something like that)
Obviously bitcoin is not ready for this kind of thing yet -- it needs to pass the "grandma" test for ease of (secure) use first.
Also I'm not sure about the introduction being "doom and gloom" -- I think it would have to be done just right to grab and hold people's attention, hence the almost humorous "spooky" voice, rather than the vibe of yet-another-bloody-depressing-news-story.
On the other hand, maybe this is the wrong approach altogether -- it has a more "anti-authority" approach than some would like, I suppose...
Thoughts?
Bitcoin is noble.
Bitcoin is global.
Bitcoin is mobile.
Coinvestor (Ryan)
Bitcoin is global.
Bitcoin is mobile.
Coinvestor (Ryan)
Governed by math,
controlled by no-one,
freedom to spend.
controlled by no-one,
freedom to spend.
Another well hashed haiku.
Not that I know what a haiku is..
but that should be..
Tiger's Blood.
Hashing.
Winning.
Hashing.
Winning.
A well hashed Haiku.
the one i've heard that i like the best is:
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
+1
the one i've heard that i like the best is:
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
so trades are reversible? and support staff will help with disputes, but make you wait 2 weeks for a reply? and you can't pay for naughty things like wikileaks donations?
sounds awesome!
well, i know all that. but the thread title asked for a 'selling pitch'.
in case you've never done it (sell), you gotta get your foot in the door...
EDIT: ok, ok: it's better than PayPal, and it's free.
i feast on the bones of trolls.
Tiger's Blood.
Hashing.
Winning.
Hashing.
Winning.
the one i've heard that i like the best is:
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
it's like PayPal, but it's free.
Example
Bitcoin is a peer to peer digital currency that you can send from your computer to someone else's without using a middleman.
Bitcoin is a peer to peer digital currency that you can send from your computer to someone else's without using a middleman.
My thoughts - don't use 'peer to peer' which is strongly asscoiated with 'file-sharing' aka 'downloading songs and movies'.
Need to think about other words that convey a similar sense, perhaps 'community'?
Lets start with what are the core features we wish to convey? Here are some I think might be important.
1. Decentralised
2. Pseudoanonymous direct transfers
3. No fees on most transactions
A random example
Bitcoin is a digital currency free from control and owned by everyone. It protects your privacy by
Hmm needs work, especially that last sentence. *edit* simplified
bitcoin is a money with limited supply of 21 millions until 2140
lots of merchants started to accept the bitcoin online and some restaurants accept it, too. The price of bitcoin has appreciated a lot again us dollar.
As the fiat money can be printed as much as government want, the number of people who dislike inflation and adopt bitcoin is increasing very fast
lots of merchants started to accept the bitcoin online and some restaurants accept it, too. The price of bitcoin has appreciated a lot again us dollar.
As the fiat money can be printed as much as government want, the number of people who dislike inflation and adopt bitcoin is increasing very fast
Bitcoins are electricity converted into dollars.
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