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Bitcoin => Project Development => Topic started by: Elwar on June 17, 2015, 09:56:42 AM



Title: How about a contest for highest concentration of Bitcoin businesses in one place
Post by: Elwar on June 17, 2015, 09:56:42 AM
I think a great thing for the Bitcoin community would be to have an annual contest where the highest concentration of Bitcoin tourism businesses in a 1-2 mile radius is rewarded (somehow).

Something where someone can go to that town, have a nice weekend as a tourist spending only bitcoins.

So it would need at least one hotel that accepts bitcoins. Transportation (if necessary, at least from the airport). At least 4 sources of food (2 restaurants that could be visited for dinner). Some activities (tour/excursion/etc) that can be done during the day. At least one night time activity (bar, club, etc). And one place to buy souvenirs.

Maybe the reward could consist of publicity, money for advertisements, a year long designation as the "Bitcoin city", whichever...


Title: Re: How about a contest for highest concentration of Bitcoin businesses in one place
Post by: Bitcoin Explorer on June 17, 2015, 02:23:53 PM
That's a great idea. However, to attract businesses to accept bitcoin, you need to provide a valid reason and a very good incentive. Giving away bitcoin is good but it is not feasible if one person is giving it away. Hence, I suggest you at start a crowdfunding campaign. Moreover, you need to choose a location where many facilities(leisure, hotels, transportation etc) within a small perimeter. Also, you should offer an incentive to people who donate to the crowdfunding campaign.  I really like this idea of yours and I'm willing to help you in my free time with this. Please add me on Skype:aristo.studio


Title: Re: How about a contest for highest concentration of Bitcoin businesses in one place
Post by: neutraLTC on June 17, 2015, 02:31:34 PM
The Bitcoin community in the Netherlands is always pursuing ways to turn our cities 100% bitcoin. Check out Arnhem BitcoinStad, I also heard about some others trying to get it more accepted in Rotterdam. As most people know, Amsterdam is definitely a hotbed of Bitcoin activity.... with bitcoin meetups sometimes reaching close to 100 people in attendance. As well as headquarters to a few bitcoin companies like www.blocktrail.com .

http://www.arnhembitcoinstad.nl/

http://www.meetup.com/BitcoinWednesday/


Title: Re: How about a contest for highest concentration of Bitcoin businesses in one place
Post by: ikydesu on June 17, 2015, 05:15:23 PM
BitIsland is the one of the biggest city which have a lot Bitcoin bussiness, you can find a hotel, restaurant, transportation rental for tourist who want to use a bike for get around, also you can find souvenirs store which accept bitcoin. For more details check this out: http://bitislands.com/

This is official thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=567458.0


~iki