Topic: What's stopping people from using bitcoin? - page 164. (Read 202140 times)
In my opinion, maybe because the price is fluctuating. So, they fear that if the price drops drastically.
Fear of change I would say is the main reason, paranoia.....well that & the fact the average joe has no need to usd bitcoin. We need more exposure - how I don't know.
Current trend is still towards getting their stash and hoarding, so obviously you don't see people using it to buy any tangible items, which also mainly because there's not many of these shops around which will allow you to buy with bitcoin but not fiat. Getting paid in btc is also another reason as there is not many companies that are actually doing it.
1. we aren't getting paid in bitcoin
2. nowhere to spend outside or even on the internet.
2. nowhere to spend outside or even on the internet.
So after reading this article and especially the ending:
I'm wondering what's stopping people from using bitcoin?
And now I'm talking about people who already aware of bitcoin and how it works but still not using it.
The price is now pretty much stable for more then a year, security issues are out of the question - so why we can't see in 2015 more companies switching to it, especially considering the unstable condition of moden economy?
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One thing is for certain: having made Bitcoin less of a security worry, transparency will now be key in attracting users to new models, placing control of funds and fees in an upfront way in their own hands.
I'm wondering what's stopping people from using bitcoin?
And now I'm talking about people who already aware of bitcoin and how it works but still not using it.
The price is now pretty much stable for more then a year, security issues are out of the question - so why we can't see in 2015 more companies switching to it, especially considering the unstable condition of moden economy?
Would you change your local currency to a better local currency for a 1% fee if you want to buy something? The other currency is better, but you have to wait a few days, pay an exchange fee and care about the security yourself.
The issue IMHO is that there are not enought ways to earn bitcoin for the majority of people you have in mind.
You're asking a very complex question. This question can not be answered with a reason or two. There are many factors in play. Maybe Bitcoin is still too complex for some people. Besides, the majority are ignorant and closed-minded (change is hard to accept).
So after reading this article and especially the ending:
I'm wondering what's stopping people from using bitcoin?
And now I'm talking about people who already aware of bitcoin and how it works but still not using it.
The price is now pretty much stable for more then a year, security issues are out of the question - so why we can't see in 2015 more companies switching to it, especially considering the unstable condition of moden economy?
Quote
One thing is for certain: having made Bitcoin less of a security worry, transparency will now be key in attracting users to new models, placing control of funds and fees in an upfront way in their own hands.
I'm wondering what's stopping people from using bitcoin?
And now I'm talking about people who already aware of bitcoin and how it works but still not using it.
The price is now pretty much stable for more then a year, security issues are out of the question - so why we can't see in 2015 more companies switching to it, especially considering the unstable condition of moden economy?
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