People use it but don't really talk about it. Those who are connected with Bitcoin know that privacy is the first priority. For this reason, people won't go around telling people that they are involved in it. To me, that seems a valid reason to do so. Let me give you an example from my point of view. I live in a country where Bitcoin is banned. I can not freely use it or reveal my involvement in this. So protecting my privacy is my first priority. Owning bitcoin could get you into jail. For this, I never disclose this to others.
What if there's an enemy of mine waiting in the shadows just waiting for this opportunity to get me into trouble? I don't want to wind up in jail.
People have their own choices for keeping this a secret. But where it is legal and many people using it, I don't think that will be a problem. Asking people this out of the blue will only make you suspicious. So do what you can do being in limit. That's what I believe. But this story you share is really interesting. If we get the chance to ask people, there will be a lot of them who you can never imagine.
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I lived in a third-world country where even when I wore my Bitcoin T-shirt, nobody noticed it or even thought it made me a head-turner, unlike us, who, if we just saw a Bitcoin logo in a store, tended to get curious about it. Also, I haven't tried asking if that person accepts Bitcoin as a payment out of joke since I do tend to say that they don't know it or have only heard of it but are not accepting it. Also, it is very different from before. I used to post on social media about Bitcoin and how I earn it from microtasks, but right now, just to be safe, I tend to keep quiet as a lot of people have eyes on you and will probably rob you.
There are many of us who dream a lot about Bitcoin but we know nothing about it. There are very few people in the world who don't know about Bitcoin in this age. Those who have a good knowldge of Bitcoin are already making their dreams come true with it. If we ask, we will find people who are interested in investing in bitcoins among all of us.
But why we do not see those people despite being with us? The main reason for this is that we know that Bitcoin has not yet been legalized in most of the countries in the world. So many people are not able to accept payments directly in Bitcoin, even if they want. But Bitcoin is growing in popularity so much that it is establishing very smoothly without government support.
But why we do not see those people despite being with us? The main reason for this is that we know that Bitcoin has not yet been legalized in most of the countries in the world. So many people are not able to accept payments directly in Bitcoin, even if they want. But Bitcoin is growing in popularity so much that it is establishing very smoothly without government support.
Sure you're right about that, sometimes we should ask people what payment method they would like to accept. Although it all goes down to what situation you're into, because there are some situations where you would just have to pay cash and leave. But if you're in that position where you can pay can ask the question to know if they have any payment method of preference, then do it.
.... and I also recommend others to do so because it will spread awareness in the people ....
I would rather say not about spreading awareness among people, but about readiness to use bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general despite all the obstacles, even such as ban. I see this as a foundation for further development and distribution of crypto. People see many advantages in this and they are not stopped by circumstances. The more people who consider payments and settlements in cryptocurrency to be absolutely normal, the faster their use will reach a completely new level, when they create a very serious competition to traditional financial instruments.
why not share awareness for other people? specially those people who are close to you? imagine our family and friends who can afford to invest but we denied luring them to earn with us>?
i know that we must play safe outside , but not with our own circle of family and friends as they also deserve to earn from this market.
I have never said anything about not sharing with others. I think you misunderstood my post above.
I am not against spreading the information about crypto, however, I believe, you shouldn't involve uninterested people in this, even if it is your family. They deserve to earn from this market only if they show readiness and intention to learn. If it's just your desire to connect them to the topic and make them earn money, then nothing will work. A person must want this himself, this desire must come from within, and not be imposed from the outside. Nobody is pushing them off, but if they want to earn, they must make a first step.
The water system in my house got some blocking issues and I needed to call a plumber, the plumber guy I was used to was not available, I called and he said he is far away, so I looked for someone else.
After he went through the problem and fixed the pipes for me, out of joke I gave him payment options that are available, if he will like any.
I asked him if he will want cash, bank transfer or Bitcoin, to my surprise he answered Bitcoin, I don't take this very seriously because, you know, most people don't care about Bitcoin here, but he brought out his smartphone and told me to scan the QR CODE.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
He also said collecting cash will make him spend the money faster but he chose Bitcoin because he planned to start buying the following week.
While I was trying to question him about how he know about Bitcoin he revealed that he is a student, and that being a plumber is his side hustle, this answered my curiosity about how he knew about Bitcoin.
Have you guys been promoting Bitcoin by asking workers if they will receive Bitcoin as payment? How was it? This is actually the first time I will do such, all my mind was focused on, if I didn't see Bitcoin Payment Receive here I wouldn't bother.
Well, it's a good thing you did for the awareness of Bitcoin that Bitcoin is really used as a currency in the real world. Sometimes people do not believe in Bitcoin to buy things and goods and pay the workers as a wedge but you did it and I also recommend others to do so because it will spread awareness in the people and it is also easy for you to pay in just one or two taps rather go to banks etc. I always used to convince my friends to start cryptocurrency and invest in Bitcoin but they were afraid of these things, First crypto is banned in our country and second, they don't understand how it actually works as it's a digital currency. They said to me "What if lose our whole money because we have a small budget" then I started understanding crypto to them and at last they its not but a fairytale. After he went through the problem and fixed the pipes for me, out of joke I gave him payment options that are available, if he will like any.
I asked him if he will want cash, bank transfer or Bitcoin, to my surprise he answered Bitcoin, I don't take this very seriously because, you know, most people don't care about Bitcoin here, but he brought out his smartphone and told me to scan the QR CODE.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
He also said collecting cash will make him spend the money faster but he chose Bitcoin because he planned to start buying the following week.
While I was trying to question him about how he know about Bitcoin he revealed that he is a student, and that being a plumber is his side hustle, this answered my curiosity about how he knew about Bitcoin.
Have you guys been promoting Bitcoin by asking workers if they will receive Bitcoin as payment? How was it? This is actually the first time I will do such, all my mind was focused on, if I didn't see Bitcoin Payment Receive here I wouldn't bother.
Many are sceptical. The unfamiliar, especially when it involves money, can be scary. However, Bitcoin's processes are based on a complex concept: the blockchain. This technology is transparent, secure, and immutable.
The hesitations people have, especially in places where crypto is not widespread, are genuine. But change is relentless, and early adopters frequently lead the way. Your efforts to teach and inspire them about Bitcoin will be visionary. In economics, innovation drives demand. And who knows? Bitcoin may soon be as popular as dollars and cents.
.... and I also recommend others to do so because it will spread awareness in the people ....
I would rather say not about spreading awareness among people, but about readiness to use bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general despite all the obstacles, even such as ban. I see this as a foundation for further development and distribution of crypto. People see many advantages in this and they are not stopped by circumstances. The more people who consider payments and settlements in cryptocurrency to be absolutely normal, the faster their use will reach a completely new level, when they create a very serious competition to traditional financial instruments.
why not share awareness for other people? specially those people who are close to you? imagine our family and friends who can afford to invest but we denied luring them to earn with us>?
i know that we must play safe outside , but not with our own circle of family and friends as they also deserve to earn from this market.
.... and I also recommend others to do so because it will spread awareness in the people ....
I would rather say not about spreading awareness among people, but about readiness to use bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general despite all the obstacles, even such as ban. I see this as a foundation for further development and distribution of crypto. People see many advantages in this and they are not stopped by circumstances. The more people who consider payments and settlements in cryptocurrency to be absolutely normal, the faster their use will reach a completely new level, when they create a very serious competition to traditional financial instruments.
The water system in my house got some blocking issues and I needed to call a plumber, the plumber guy I was used to was not available, I called and he said he is far away, so I looked for someone else.
After he went through the problem and fixed the pipes for me, out of joke I gave him payment options that are available, if he will like any.
I asked him if he will want cash, bank transfer or Bitcoin, to my surprise he answered Bitcoin, I don't take this very seriously because, you know, most people don't care about Bitcoin here, but he brought out his smartphone and told me to scan the QR CODE.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
He also said collecting cash will make him spend the money faster but he chose Bitcoin because he planned to start buying the following week.
While I was trying to question him about how he know about Bitcoin he revealed that he is a student, and that being a plumber is his side hustle, this answered my curiosity about how he knew about Bitcoin.
Have you guys been promoting Bitcoin by asking workers if they will receive Bitcoin as payment? How was it? This is actually the first time I will do such, all my mind was focused on, if I didn't see Bitcoin Payment Receive here I wouldn't bother.
Well, it's a good thing you did for the awareness of Bitcoin that Bitcoin is really used as a currency in the real world. Sometimes people do not believe in Bitcoin to buy things and goods and pay the workers as a wedge but you did it and I also recommend others to do so because it will spread awareness in the people and it is also easy for you to pay in just one or two taps rather go to banks etc. I always used to convince my friends to start cryptocurrency and invest in Bitcoin but they were afraid of these things, First crypto is banned in our country and second, they don't understand how it actually works as it's a digital currency. They said to me "What if lose our whole money because we have a small budget" then I started understanding crypto to them and at last they its not but a fairytale. After he went through the problem and fixed the pipes for me, out of joke I gave him payment options that are available, if he will like any.
I asked him if he will want cash, bank transfer or Bitcoin, to my surprise he answered Bitcoin, I don't take this very seriously because, you know, most people don't care about Bitcoin here, but he brought out his smartphone and told me to scan the QR CODE.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
He also said collecting cash will make him spend the money faster but he chose Bitcoin because he planned to start buying the following week.
While I was trying to question him about how he know about Bitcoin he revealed that he is a student, and that being a plumber is his side hustle, this answered my curiosity about how he knew about Bitcoin.
Have you guys been promoting Bitcoin by asking workers if they will receive Bitcoin as payment? How was it? This is actually the first time I will do such, all my mind was focused on, if I didn't see Bitcoin Payment Receive here I wouldn't bother.
I live in a small provincial town with a population of just over 150,000 people. Quite normal living conditions, but cryptocurrency payments are banned. Once, in a small shop, I was buying beer and was unexpectedly surprised that the seller offered me a choice of several popular crypto projects for payment. To be honest, I did not believe my ears and asked him again. The answer was positive. Unfortunately, at that time I did not even have a Bitcoin wallet. I had to pay by default. This is how entrepreneurs risk in order to somehow support their business in the difficult conditions of reality. They take such steps against the law.
No doubts, this is an encouraging story. However, I don't understand, how such business like a store could make this move and take payment in crypto, because, as far as I concerned, they wouldn't be able to declare this income. And this is exactly the reason, why even enthusiastic entrepreneurs don't use crypto. Even if it is not banned, but not officially legalised. Because no-one knows how to deal with taxes when you use it.
I asked him if he will want cash, bank transfer or Bitcoin, to my surprise he answered Bitcoin, I don't take this very seriously because, you know, most people don't care about Bitcoin here, but he brought out his smartphone and told me to scan the QR CODE.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
I asked if he really his serious and he said yes, I had to pay him in Bitcoin and he said something that caught my attention.
He said people don't ask that's why he believed no one is using Bitcoin as payment.
The plumbers sense of judgment is really nice. This is actually coming from the practical example that means he must have had experiences with other customers too. Who knows he might also have asked himself to other customers that whether they are willing to pay him in the form of Bitcoin or not? It could have been possible that only 1 out of 10 said yes to him because that is what the current population knows about Bitcoin. Surprisingly he mate you and you came to know the grim reality of using bitcoin as real world application.
It is nothing new in many developed countries that new generations are already playing with bitcoin. There are even many stores who has the sticker for Bitcoin Accepted Here. It is not the merchant, or handful people but it is the major walking crowd that is not interested in paying with bitcoin. It will only change eventually but there is certainty for the same.
You had good experience by the way. I might try this as well just to check how it goes here.
Sure, it's not a bad idea to go around asking people if they want to accept bitcoin when paying for things. Who knows, they might be interested and out of curiosity, they might even accept it. But, this is only going to happen if the amount isn't too big. Maybe for $10 or $20. I doubt someone who doesn't know much about bitcoin would be willing to accept $100 in bitcoin and take the risk of losing profit. And you might want to be cautious. Don't go around screaming you have bitcoin. Some might think you are rich and the next thing you will see when you wake up is that you are tied under a basement.
By the way, what made you think that a plumber wouldn't know what bitcoin is?
This is a wrong judgment about my original post, I never said I go around asking people if they will accept Bitcoin, that's madness. By the way, what made you think that a plumber wouldn't know what bitcoin is?
I said it's a good idea if someone works for you or under you and it's time for you to pay up and you add Bitcoin as part of payment option available.
Like, will you take cash or transfer or Bitcoin? I did that unwillingly, because it's scarce to see people accepting Bitcoin as payment here.
Saying that, don't go around screaming you have Bitcoin is just stupid, there is nothing in my OP that backed this claim of yours up because I never said such.
Very few have the positive mind whereas the majority doesn't have any positive thoughts and they simply term bitcoin as scam and a manipulated one. They never understand better about bitcoin, it takes lots and lots of time. Just on requesting the people nothing gonna change. OP should continue to ask the same question with different people on various professions and if we see more than 30% ready to accept bitcoin payments then we're good with the spread on bitcoin.
It is not only seeing bitcoin as a scam or a manipulated coin, there is another side of the story. Immediately people understand that you are into bitcoin, they will see you as one of the below;- A fraudster
- A wealthy person
- An enlightened person
People that don't know much about the technology might not take this negatively but those who know Bitcoin has a high value and if they come to know that you have Bitcoins, whether it's 0.01 BTC, the person will think that you might have a few since you know this much about it.
I live in a small provincial town with a population of just over 150,000 people. Quite normal living conditions, but cryptocurrency payments are banned. Once, in a small shop, I was buying beer and was unexpectedly surprised that the seller offered me a choice of several popular crypto projects for payment. To be honest, I did not believe my ears and asked him again. The answer was positive. Unfortunately, at that time I did not even have a Bitcoin wallet. I had to pay by default. This is how entrepreneurs risk in order to somehow support their business in the difficult conditions of reality. They take such steps against the law.
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This is another good way to try to find out from people what their thought about Bitcoin is, really a great idea shared by the op , I honestly have never thought of ever jokingly asking anyone who did any kind of work for me, if they would like their payment in Bitcoin or bank transfer or cash, whatever means available, the only time I offered to pay for something in Bitcoin was when I tried bank transfer but was unable to complete the transaction due to network failure, and due to how urgent I needed to make that payment, I ask the seller if he would take Bitcoin as payment since bank transfer isn't working, luckily, he agreed even though according to him, he is yet to learn what and how Bitcoin really functions or operates ..
Thank you op, it's a good idea you have shared, from now on, I sure would have this joke in mouth always when ever any body or group of people does any work for me, or I go out there to purchase anything, I would always ask if paying Bitcoin is an option, this is only when I am willing to make Bitcoin payments though ,😁
Thank you op, it's a good idea you have shared, from now on, I sure would have this joke in mouth always when ever any body or group of people does any work for me, or I go out there to purchase anything, I would always ask if paying Bitcoin is an option, this is only when I am willing to make Bitcoin payments though ,😁
This is an eye opener to everyone that not all people badly needed cash, as some are still eager to accept bitcoin or any crypto payment more than cash or fiat. That’s how technology has affected them, and yet we still limit our minds into fiat thinking that it’s the only answer to solve poverty and unemployment. Now, hopefully whenever we ask some people to do some home services, at least we should learn to ask first what type of payment they wish to receive. Or better yet, suggest bitcoin because it’s one way of promoting bitcoin especially to those who fail to recognize it or think that it has still no value up to these days.
and this shows that people are truly moving now , making use of technology more than physical money.not letting government taking over of their funds, and not letting banks scamming them by all means.
also we are not here to support anything but bitcoin and of course some altcoins that has uses.
This is an eye opener to everyone that not all people badly needed cash, as some are still eager to accept bitcoin or any crypto payment more than cash or fiat. That’s how technology has affected them, and yet we still limit our minds into fiat thinking that it’s the only answer to solve poverty and unemployment. Now, hopefully whenever we ask some people to do some home services, at least we should learn to ask first what type of payment they wish to receive. Or better yet, suggest bitcoin because it’s one way of promoting bitcoin especially to those who fail to recognize it or think that it has still no value up to these days.
I will probably disagree with your statement. We can own and invest in bitcoin even if we live in a country where bitcoin is banned. But for it to become a popular currency without government approval is impossible. One of the many reasons why bitcoin is still unpopular and many people dare not use it is because they fear a government ban. And how do businesses and shops accept it as currency if the government refuses? Individuals can use bitcoin quietly and stealthily from the government, but for businesses and institutions that is not possible.
Actually, it can be popular precisely because of the reason of disapproval by the governments. People often look for alternatives if the state forbids them to work white and openly in some field. The legal ways to transfer funds offered by most states cannot compare to cryptocurrencies. Generally, cryptocurrencies were invented as an alternative to traditional financial instruments offered by the state. And the more the state restricts the population in these matters, the more popular cryptocurrencies will become.
Bitcoin is really good so even if the government issues a ban, many people will still escape the ban to use bitcoin, but it cannot be said that bans will make bitcoin more popular. By far, the government is one of the biggest barriers for bitcoin to become more popular. People are always dissatisfied with what the government does, always go online to slander the government…but no one can agree or stand up against the government. Because they all know that against them there will be no good results. That's why if you live in a country that bans bitcoin and they know you use bitcoin, you will be punished by law and you can't do anything else. We shouldn't deny that the government's bitcoin ban is a huge disadvantage to it.
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You're right because if you force a friend to learn about Bitcoin, he'll blame you later if he loses. Moreover, if you don't tell them about Bitcoin again, they will be most interested in learning about it. I saw a neighbor of mine told him about Bitcoin long ago but he didn't accept it but rather spoke negatively about it. But when I earned a good amount from Bitcoin he showed some attitude towards Bitcoin and he said how it is possible. Later I explained him well and told him about market volatility then he told me if he is willing to invest in Bitcoin I gave him some idea. Because of which he is now most interested in investing and some amount of money he made in a day and he came to me to take advice better but I ask him to follow different social media. But if you explain your friends well then surely they will gain knowledge about Bitcoin and will not lose money for investment but gain. Because if someone loses money on your advice online, you will have to blame yourself, but if you tell your friends about the weapon and later on they face bitcoin investment, you can't blame them, rather you give them good advice.People must, nevertheless, make their own decisions in complete seriousness. A horse can be made to drink from a bucket, but you cant make it HODL, am I right? LOL. They dont want to miss the Bitcoin train, so sometimes its all about FOMO. Hey, if they make a mistake, its not your fault. Just watch out that you're not trying to dictate foreign policy while giving financial advice, you know what I mean? And occasionally... just let the nonsense flow
AFAIK there's a thread created about using bitcoin with the salary, some of them agreed but some of them doesn't want because of the possible loss due to market volatility.
If it were you, would you accept to pay your salary in bitcoin or still fiat? One more thing, it makes no sense for us to accept salaries or payments in bitcoin but then immediately convert them into fiat. I still find it more convenient to use fiat in both of these cases than bitcoin. Furthermore, I won't do the same thing as the OP, I don't want others to know I'm a bitcoin investor nor tell them where I am. Too much risk because we don't know who they are and what they will do to us.
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