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i think the greatest part of btc is that every altcoins could be exchanged based on btc in an exchange.
bitcoin was one that brought blockchain into our world(which was revolutionary), and everyone knows btc, while they might not know other cryptos(even including ethereum) if they have no interest.
The power of famousity made btc stable(not in price though), and we know that it's not gonna fall down. (unless blockchain was found to be something defective technically)

the weakest part?  :(
i guess it has no priorities in technological matters than other altcoins.
i admit and know sure that what btc brought to us is a revolution and can say for sure that the concept it brought made possibilities to make sth a "money" other than gold, not "currency."

but i doubt that btc could really be a "money". not only to say the btc's price variability, everyone knows that btc has many technological shorts and there are a lot of others (eth, qtum, ...) that are way superior in terms of technological parts, starting from protocol agreement structure.

i think that there is a long way left to go when we can say sth a "money," but do you think it could be btc? what is your opinion?  ::)

I think that when the lightning network solves the bitcoin flaw, then bitcoin is likely to become a real international currency.
People from different countries can transfer money through bitcoin to make transfers faster.

Well, if governments did something to make demand for Bitcoin (or any other crypto) decrease, like make it illegal or a huge tax disadvantage, it would make Bitcoin fall. I suspect that in the future, governments will release their own cryptos, but they will actually just be fiat with a crypto/digital gimmick. This would also give them more ammo to go after legit cryptos.

Yes btc become money it can help you all the way for  your financial needs in life

and what superiority is that? just because they are different and because their advertisement tells you they are better, it doesn't mean they actually are any better! and getting pumped and dumped is not a technological superiority ...
in fact you shouldn't even be comparing bitcoin with tokens like eth when you are talking about it being "money" since eth is not even a currency, it is a token!

They are just different though, you shouldn't even be comparing the two. Ethereum can't be a robust payment system, and Bitcoin won't create smart contracts in a good fashion. Let them do their own thing. As per the OP though, Bitcoin isn't paired with every coin anymore. Now you have additional pairings with ETH, ADA, ETC, and beginning to get Fiat pairings too. This I believe has diminished the % dominance of Bitcoin but I still think it is the top dog.

For me, I think the point you make as being the greatest part of bitcoin, which is being able to exchange with altcoins, is something that stands in the way of bitcoin. I strongly believe that it inhibits bitcoins adoption in some ways. So, it can't be false to say that for some, that point is advantage and for others that's disadvantage.

I do not think bitcoin can replace money, because bitcoin is created as a digital currency to help pay bills like electricity and water...

Bitcoin may not be a legitimate money by replacing paper money because there are many other cryptocurrencies, with actually better implications of blockchain technology. Also a governemtn would not want some anonymous unauthoritive cryptocurrency to replace their existing money. What they can do is apply the similar technology and equip their own digital form of money and look for a cashless society, they can also allow use of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies extensively with offcourse some of their designated rules and regultions. This will create a large pool of options for users and will create a better atmosphere  of competition in the market which ultimately will benefit the customers or the users only.

I think btc is going to be the most powerful currency if  we can use it safely . It's s common currency worldwide accepted by the people. The best use of it is to make online  payment for any thing over the world.

Certainly bitcoin has some disadvantage and advantage and for me its biggest disadvantage is being a digital currency then it all internet means prior using or having any transaction and in the first place that every society in our country has not yet fully connected to internet and others still didn't know of what bitcoin is, but eventually the fact that bitcoin is already a money because it is all convertible to our local money.

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Advantages of Bitcoin:

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With bitcoins, there are no boundaries on transactions. The users can send the currency anywhere in the world at any given time without any hassle.
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What Are The Disadvantages Of Bitcoin?

*** The list of basic disadvantages of Bitcoin includes:
Bitcoins are finite, which makes them extremely volatile.
A very small portion of the business is willing to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.
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Bitcoin is relatively new and most of its features are incomplete.
There is still a long way to go before Bitcoin gets to its full potential.
Conclusion:

***CONCLUSION: These are some advantages and disadvantages of Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has many unique advantages that traditional currencies lack; however, it also has disadvantages. Mainly due to the fact that Bitcoin is relatively new and will take the time to reach to its full potential.

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Many advantages of using bitcoin is easier in transactions and losses one of them is an unstable price. Yes it certainly can be bitcoin exchanged for paper money.

I compare Bitcoin to credit cards, yes they are very similar. In 2000, the credit card was gradually being recognized, yes there were credit cards for 2 people from 10 people. Many shops did not accept credit cards. I'm sure Bitcoin will find its place before 2030.

Have you tried to study the same side of the Etherium?
Its functionality is much higher, and a more sophisticated block system

Bitcoin is not launched to replace money. It is the modernist and mostly accepted virtual currency. But it is true that it will reduce the usage of physical currency after decades. It has so many advantages that cannot be finished writing here. Though disadvantages are few.

Yes it is money if you will be determinate and patient in doing it and this is the advantage, you will earn out of bitcoin but the disadvantage I see is that you should not be addicted to it just have proper time management.

Well the first disadvantage about bitcoin is that the value changes minute from minute. Sometimes its too high or too low to convert It to real money. The advantage point right here is that you can earn as  long as you follow all the rules given. Well if you convert bitcoin then it would really become money. But bitcoin will remain bitcoin as long as it is not transferred and converted to real cash.

The advantage of Bitcoin may be that it can be used for saving or can also be used for investing because Bitcoin is a digital currency but, if you want to use Bitcoin as money or a means of exchange it can not be except for a fellow Bitcoin holder or Bitcoin community maybe it can be done as a transaction tool payment.

Moreover, there's absolutely no purpose to replace money, it's only created and mingle with many people for its profitable technology. It's like an alternative currency that can indeed be said to be able to compete with regular currency on its use. Well although there's the risks/disadvantages, anyhow it's still potentially long lasting and can even be more supported until accepted in many countries as a useful alternative currency.

If I rightly understand, you wanted to say about its advantage over traditional fiat money. Well in that case, its decentralized nature makes it interesting. It also enables you to earn huge profit unlike any fiat currency. It is based on Blockchain technology which has the potential to be a future hit. And yeah, Bitcoin has the potential to be future mainstream currency.

I just learned Bitcoin a few years ago. And my question to those involved in this business was always the same. What's Bitcoin? How can you progress without knowing what something is? That's why I always asked. A friend of mine took out the paper in his pocket and said That's the Bitcoin! The dollar, the Euro, whatever it is bitcoin! My friend kept telling me. What is the difference between the old model computer and the new one, between Bitcoin and the dollar there is also the difference. The dollar will soon not work because it does not receive an update, but Bitcoin will continue to be a strong currency instead. I mean, Bitcoin is already a currency, even if some don't. It just hasn't been widely accepted yet.

i think the first thing btc has made are to become currency and currency is mean money for transaction
and btc it self make we have a freedom of a transaction with no high fee to using it or by third party to pay from long distance people
and disadvantage is you keep your btc by your own self, when you lost your wallet private key or your hardware wallet you lose everything

There are many merit and demerit of the bitcoin. But the main advantage of the bitcoin is to make life easier and faster because ewe are on the modern technology now. The main disadvantage of the bitcoin is it only at the inernet can access it.yes of course the bitcoin can be a money.in my country here are pp tht you can convert your bitcoin ino country mony