Topic: Bitcoin Conference - quick thoughts - page 2. (Read 3894 times)
Conference was a lot of fun. Plenty of people and lots of energy and interest in bitcoin.
Can you tell me the step by step process of how people paid?
For instance:
1. They scanned a QR code.
2. Opened the Android wallet app
3. Sent the bitcoins
How were they confirmed?
or did they use bitpay?
I need to know every step you can think of so I can get an idea of how I will start accepting bitcoins for my business
For instance:
1. They scanned a QR code.
2. Opened the Android wallet app
3. Sent the bitcoins
How were they confirmed?
or did they use bitpay?
I need to know every step you can think of so I can get an idea of how I will start accepting bitcoins for my business
+1 thank you for this update! I feel part of my family is over there!
Very nice report . I know sometimes it's hard on the day to day grind to cope, especially with all the negativity that we see on the Internet. I think this has so far been a great first year convention, and I think that many great things are ahead for the community. Nice to see people talking and trading Bitcoins IRL!
Well said, I completely agree. It's fun to exchange ideas with so many intelligent people.
Any TV camera crews about?
Thanks for the update !
Quick report from NYC on the conference - I've now met quite a few of the people and my impression is very positive. Lots of great discussions, and I can tell the energy level is high. Unlike the forums, everyone "gets" Bitcoin here. No tedious reiterations of why "deflationary spirals" are not a big deal, or why Bitcoin can't work because it's not "backed" by anything. The attendees get it, so the conversations are enjoyable on a higher and more productive level.
So many things being worked on - ideas are even just getting tossed around because people are already too busy working on their first and second and third projects. Real solutions are emerging for merchants... Bit-pay and BTCinch both look outstanding. MtGox is releasing a new site to make trading super easy (no ask/bid orders, just buy at market rate for Grandparents, etc.) Lots of networking going on, venue is very nice at the Roosevelt. Meze Grill easily handled over 25 subsequent, individual orders for lunch today in Bitcoin. I was worried it would get backed up, but process was almost as quick as if everyone was using credit cards. I'm seeing the Android wallet used everywhere, as well as iPad systems.
A diverse group. Americans and Europeans, multiple races, multiple demeanors, multiple areas of interest and specialty. Some jeans, some suits. Even a couple women! Lots of hand-shaking, smiles, and intelligent conversations.
Bitcoin is still very much an enthusiast community- on to something big, and waiting for the world to catch up.
+1So many things being worked on - ideas are even just getting tossed around because people are already too busy working on their first and second and third projects. Real solutions are emerging for merchants... Bit-pay and BTCinch both look outstanding. MtGox is releasing a new site to make trading super easy (no ask/bid orders, just buy at market rate for Grandparents, etc.) Lots of networking going on, venue is very nice at the Roosevelt. Meze Grill easily handled over 25 subsequent, individual orders for lunch today in Bitcoin. I was worried it would get backed up, but process was almost as quick as if everyone was using credit cards. I'm seeing the Android wallet used everywhere, as well as iPad systems.
A diverse group. Americans and Europeans, multiple races, multiple demeanors, multiple areas of interest and specialty. Some jeans, some suits. Even a couple women! Lots of hand-shaking, smiles, and intelligent conversations.
Bitcoin is still very much an enthusiast community- on to something big, and waiting for the world to catch up.
I agree. Still here and it has been great! Hearing about a lot of ideas and seeing lots of new products and services. There is a lot of energy here!
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+1 Thanks for the report!
Quick report from NYC on the conference - I've now met quite a few of the people and my impression is very positive. Lots of great discussions, and I can tell the energy level is high. Unlike the forums, everyone "gets" Bitcoin here. No tedious reiterations of why "deflationary spirals" are not a big deal, or why Bitcoin can't work because it's not "backed" by anything. The attendees get it, so the conversations are enjoyable on a higher and more productive level.
So many things being worked on - ideas are even just getting tossed around because people are already too busy working on their first and second and third projects. Real solutions are emerging for merchants... Bit-pay and BTCinch both look outstanding. MtGox is releasing a new site to make trading super easy (no ask/bid orders, just buy at market rate for Grandparents, etc.) Lots of networking going on, venue is very nice at the Roosevelt. Meze Grill easily handled over 25 subsequent, individual orders for lunch today in Bitcoin. I was worried it would get backed up, but process was almost as quick as if everyone was using credit cards. I'm seeing the Android wallet used everywhere, as well as iPad systems.
A diverse group. Americans and Europeans, multiple races, multiple demeanors, multiple areas of interest and specialty. Some jeans, some suits. Even a couple women! Lots of hand-shaking, smiles, and intelligent conversations.
Bitcoin is still very much an enthusiast community- on to something big, and waiting for the world to catch up.
So many things being worked on - ideas are even just getting tossed around because people are already too busy working on their first and second and third projects. Real solutions are emerging for merchants... Bit-pay and BTCinch both look outstanding. MtGox is releasing a new site to make trading super easy (no ask/bid orders, just buy at market rate for Grandparents, etc.) Lots of networking going on, venue is very nice at the Roosevelt. Meze Grill easily handled over 25 subsequent, individual orders for lunch today in Bitcoin. I was worried it would get backed up, but process was almost as quick as if everyone was using credit cards. I'm seeing the Android wallet used everywhere, as well as iPad systems.
A diverse group. Americans and Europeans, multiple races, multiple demeanors, multiple areas of interest and specialty. Some jeans, some suits. Even a couple women! Lots of hand-shaking, smiles, and intelligent conversations.
Bitcoin is still very much an enthusiast community- on to something big, and waiting for the world to catch up.
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