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Hello guys! I know I've been inactive over here for a while. Well, I've been cooking something. Promoting Bitcoin has always been the primary goal. There may be secondary goals but that doesn't change what the main focus is. I wrote some codes to create an app which informs and educate people in regards to Bitcoin. In addition to that, I decided to add some info relating to bounty hunting (to make it more interesting for users). However, this doesn't change the main aim of the app (to promote Bitcoin and give a clear explanation of what it is). Most people have always seen Bitcoin as a source of making money but that isn't true. In this app, I also explained that concept of Bitcoin not being a money making scheme but a currency (means of payment) for goods and services. This app is still under development and hasn't been uploaded to play store hence, you'd be warned by play protect. But before I upload it to Google Play Store, is there something you think that needs to be added or removed? Every opinion is helpful!
Link to app: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IbNFRYFnEG4n58bEDTtqVzyR2OK-3sHT/view?usp=drivesdk

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NOTE: This app is still under development.

I envy you for creating such app that will educate some phone users about bitcoin. But I have a few questions regarding the app.
 
 Most of the phone users who will gonna download the app will find it boring to read it until the end. Are you going to add some excitement or adventure, like some games (e.g. achieving goals and then an information pop up before proceeding to the next level) or some simple tasks so there is still an excitement to read while having fun. What do you think?

I wonder what programming language or framework you are using in developing this? The idea of creating apps mainly to support or promote bitcoin is good, I have done it in some of my other works too, but I think in mobile, you can engage more people since mobile is quite more accessible to people. You might also want to create a PWA as of the moment, for people to easily test the mobile app as a browser app because there are some people that don't want to download app that isn't listed in Google play store.

That is a good application, it would really be a great help for the crypto community especially for the newbies in the cryptocurrency. I am wondering how did you create that kind of application or any application, I am an IT student but still, I cannot create any kind of application yet, hoping that I will learn it someday. I am still young and there would be more knowledge that will sink into my mind.
You have created a good GUI on your application, you are so great, it would a lot.
Nice observation, not all people are willing to read the whole text on the application, its better if you add some twist on it, add some images, videos, or games for some entertainment.

Wow! Another nice initiative coming from you, Chris!

Anyway, just a little insignificant note, if you refer to the Bitcoin creation story as starting only when the software was released or when the genesis block was mined, then Bitcoin's story indeed began in 2009. But the bigger creation story, if we include Bitcoin's whitepaper, for example, must have began in 2008. :D

I agree sometime adding twist could make it more interesting. Normally a quiz testing our brains could help readers to gain more interest on the topic.

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There are some users who recently posted here some knowledge on forum in a form of quiz and questionaires, if OP could integrate some exciting quiz game through that app then it will be more cooler to use

Good job OP, how I wish many users have the talent you have on creating this app. Like what @GreatArkansas always said a bilingual phrase "Sana All" in English means to hope someday everyone will be on that situation too.

No offense, but I feel like having an app is unnecessary in this case. You could achieve the same goal with just having a website. Of course though, I totally understand if you actually did this also to learn to develop apps.

But anyway, best of luck!

Thanks! You make absolute sense and I'll think of something to make it more exciting; maybe a game IDK yet.


Hello mk4! Try to see it from this direction.
1. A website can't be sent from one person to another
2. You need internet access to get information from websites
3. An app is pretty handy. (I do get my friends come around trying to share my apps through Xender).

BTW, in my country, this is one of the best ways to inform the youth about it. Just that I have to make it more interesting.

I have to agree with this. No offense too.

Even more people nowadays mostly use their phones, let's face it "in general", we all know they are not into installing random apps without a use-case or those apps that will not give advantages to them such as payment apps, banking apps, camera apps, social media apps and many more.

A website is way more have chances to visit by these people as part of promoting crypto.

An interesting content aside from explaining the basics of crypto is necessary if OP wants to push the app to a higher level step by step.

I admire the effort and I want to say best of luck! I will surely install this app to support you.


I appreciate the effort.

Best of luck Chris!

#mk4 I have to differ from you with this one, most people are more on their phones these days and it is easier if a App is used for this kind of education. The scrolling for a website on a mobile phone is a pain in the ass, so that is why I think a App is more suitable.  ;)

I like the fact that you are promoting Bitcoin as a currency and not as an investment option, because that is what Satoshi wanted it to be. I also like the fact that you are giving people a motivation to use this App, by giving them several option to earn bitcoins online.

People tend to be more interested in something, if they can get something out of it. (Like the marketers at shopping centers giving free samples of products to get people to listen to them.)  ;)

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you liked the idea. Actually the app is still under development so, I intend to add more things maybe links to other sites, videos, quiz, etc. I'm glad I'm getting contributions from here.

This depends on the web design, to be honest. You can create a website where you can swap left and right with some css and javascript coding but of course, it's gonna take some time. Some people also prefer to not install anything just because they want to learn something new. Obviously it's a matter of preferences.

I guess mk4 is right. It would help if you had websites, so people can visit your site to learn more about cryptocurrency. I think that today many people can access the internet easily, even they can use their mobile phone to visit on the site. After you have a website, you can connect it to the apps, so people who read about cryptocurrency/bitcoin know that there is more lesson about bitcoin on the site. But if you want to see how people respond and not just for your friends, you can later buy the website.

My advice is you don't need to add Bounty in the apps because that can make people desperate if they don't get the reward, but perhaps, you can add some game or even faucet as a start to them to learn about cryptocurrency. But of course, you don't have to use bitcoin if you want to give something to them.

Every single thing that you do for the promotion of bitcoin and educating others. I'll appreciate it so thank you for making one. You can keep making like this app that will give at least the basics of bitcoin and let the people understand that bitcoin is legitimate.

It would be great too if you will add the what to avoid in cryptocurrencies such as the scam investments.

Thanks a lot guys! I will put every single idea into consideration.

It would be great if you could build the app for everyone's protection Thank you so much for creating this great website This will make it easier for everyone to get an idea about Bitcoin. Achieve basic concepts. Most people prefer to work through mobile phones and if they are in the Play Store they will be able to learn something new about Bitcoin by downloading It is very good for the development of all.

Take your time and implement with all valuable suggestions that already given by previous poster's. Its a great approach to spread the name of bitcoin by developing mobile apps or websites which create opportunities for more people to know about bitcoin and its use. I hope newcomers will be able to use your app as their educational purpose. For that IMO it will be good idea to put different sections for introduction of bitcoin, use of bitcoin, difference between other currencies, how it works, users fund safety, transaction and blockchain details.

You can reduce the image size of app UI because its taking little bit extra time to load the entire topic.

Eagerly waiting to see the final version from your end soon. Good luck.  

1. Well, you can't send the website specifically, but you surely can send the URL.

2. I guess this is somewhat reasonable, as while they can save websites on their phones(manually through their browser or through apps like Pocket), having an app is a bit more convenient I guess. This is completely assuming that your app is going to be purely static though. If you're going to add or change information, you're going to need them to update the app anyway(and... that needs internet access).

Especially if you're going to add videos, man they're definitely going to need to access the internet, unless you'd let them download full-length videos stored locally into the app itself which could make the app's file-size HUGE. Suddenly people are going to download like half a gigabyte of an app.

They can open websites on their phone though. As with the scrolling, that definitely doesn't have to do anything with an app vs a website. It's going to be completely depending on how the developer is going to design the UI side of the app/website. The scrolling will only be bad on a website if the responsiveness isn't polished.

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P.S. I'm not trying to be an asshole or a kill-joy here just to be clear. I like your project, it's just that I'm just trying to give pointers on what sort of platform fits your project better, because I'm not that sold on needing an app for such project.

In the end, you do you. Best of luck!

Great work!

I am not criticizing your effort.

But don't you think there is enough information on the internet about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The app is great but without proper marketing and promotion no one will be interested to download it.

What do you think is the USP of this app for anyone to download?

What benefit apart from knowing about Bitcoin does this app provide?

Anyone can convert a static website to a android app now days. There noting unique about this app in my opinion.

Can you just post more info about your app,when it's finished?
There is so much info about Bitcoin online.Tons of websites,articles,e-books,videos,forum posts.What's the point of creating an app?In most cases,an Android or iPhone app is just a bunch of code that redirects to a certain website+app logo/icon.
I admire people,who want to be creative,but creating an app that promotes Bitcoin isn't enough.You will have to promote the app,because nobody would download and install that app just link that.
Do you have advertising budget?How do you plan to drive free traffic and installs?Relying on Google Play to give you free traffic and installs simply isn't enough.

I really appreciate what you are doing mate. More apps and ads will give help to spread more about bitcoin but I was thinking for an offline application that readers can download for awhile and can read it back once done and even with internet. Just like those who have limited access on internet will also have some view all the time if they want to read more about it.

Anyway, you don't need to be harried with that application. Just take time for it and so you still have time to figure out which one you'll need to improve or have some additional to make it more beneficial to the reader.

I didn't try to upload the app but I hope OP gives a more specific update on this app, about the features that had on the app.
I assumed that this app looks likes an e-book where you can read about Bitcoin and how it will work through the Blockchain technology network.

I appreciated your effort mate by doing this not just the purpose of making money just because of helping Bitcoin to be more popular. Google Play Store had a lot of crypto feature related app especially wallets. It might good if your app also allow to use even when user is offline.

Wow! Fantastical idea! I think that it'll useful and interesting for precoiners to learn about Bitcoin pedigree. Only few people know that Nakamoto's idea was built from forgotten ideas in research literature. Maybe you should add some short-reads telling that nearly all of the technical components of Bitcoin originated in the academic literature of the 1980s and '90s.

Wow nice, another project that promotes the use of the bitcoin can you tell and share to us what is the programming language you use and how you will find out the information because this is a good innovation and waiting for this project it is better if you make upload this into google play store or on available on IOs because it is a good thing to earn more knowledge. I want to download but still, it is directly on the Google drive one of the best things is the use of like the Google play store we want to secure all of the devices of the people who make to download that it still need to make a filter still I'm looking forward on it to see on the market apps.

I really see your initiative towards advertising Bitcoin to the masses. Although I said in the past that this isn't necessary already, you still do it. Respect is what I can give :)

With regards to the App, you need to advertise it too in different social media platforms. I'm not against with this since anything that can help promoting Bitcoin will give a positive effect to us users. There are some who are saying that it can be done too by using websites. Maybe if you can do both them it could be better :). Hire some website developers that can help you. Either way, this will help the crypto as a whole.

Well as for my experiences to mobile applications, most of applications in mobile was in PHP codings, PHP language, I'm not sure yet but I can say that its back-end is PHP.

I admire your initiative on this one, though it is still under development just continue doing it until you finished it. I want to help you but I'm afraid I could just ruin everything lol, I believe we have plenty of IT guys and software engineers here that knows a lot of this stuff, I'm calling you all to participate on this project.

But I'm seeing a problem with this one like what people will get from visiting this? if they need a search they could just simply type it in google, and to be honest I don't think people will read all of the information you indicated on this one. Anyways, best of luck to you man  ;)

This is a good creation mate!!! I am a IT student right now and I think I will try making one of this project on future! This is really good that your passion on programming and bitcoin is can be combine to a simple project.  :) I hope will download it right now! and I am hoping that this is going to be posted on app store/ playstore to raise awareness on bitcoin and for the knowledge.  ;D

Give us an update if everything is completed.
This could be the way on how we could educate people on what bitcoin really is.

No one will pay to advertise it, so the best we could do is help each other to spread the gospel.
Looking forward for this application.

@ Chris, this is a great initiative you've worked on - can't wait for the final product.

There this one thing I would suggest re-thinking and that's the integration of ICO's, bounty programs airdrops on bitcointalk.org as I fear that having this not only would make this more challenging for you in the future where you might have to answer all sorts of crazy questions (and even hold you responsible for their losses - as hard as one might imaging this happening you just can't discard the possibility). Having this might also detract from the main message -BTC-!

Other than that, I really like the design and the overall UI - keep up with the good work!

Great app just to promote bitcoin in the whole world. But you should make it attractive to the people.You should add more twist, strategy and motivation so that it will not become boring to other readers instead it will become a learning education about bitcoin which each of one will benefit. It's really a good idea to promote and spread the bitcoin.

Inform us if your app is ready to spread so that we can also help you to promote bitcoin through your app. This is a great strategy to educate people about bitcoin,why it was created,the purpose and the advantages and disadvantages of using it. This might be another way to increase bitcoin mass adoption.
Great app,looking forward to your success.

Wow this is great. I am happy to know there is somebody who is developing something to promote bitcoin instead of earning from it.
Though I had already seen developers earning bitcoin for creating apps and websites this is something new.
I appreciate your efforts and wish you good luck for the app.
Also I would like to suggest that don't limit the app to hard coded information, instead display real time information from the net by adding a search enging and bitcoin related search queries.

There are so many questions to respond, so guys, don't feel offended if I don't reply you. However, I'm taking note of your opinions. Thanks for the support guys!

This part about bounty hunting caught my attention because it's not clear how you want to portray that part of the crypto world? Do you want to portray it in a positive light, or do you want to warn people not to waste their time on such things?

It is true that Bitcoin is a currency, but you have to take into account that it is also a store of value. What you should focus on is to show people how Bitcoin works in the simplest way possible, and that it's not some MLM/Ponzi scheme that will collapse when money stops coming or when some people at the top get rich and make an exit scam.

And if you're already moving in the direction of showing Bitcoin as a currency, show users that it's possible to spend it on real products and services by providing some links to them. I personally use this site -> https://spending-bitcoin.com/

"waste their time on such things" I wouldn't say that. Not all bounties are a waste of time. Some of them are actually worth doing. That's by the way

Thanks a lot! I'd definitely find where to implement this link so people can actually see bitcoin as a currency it is. Thanks again.

have been missed you around for a while mate,i always saw you making thread or posting replies in support of Bitcoin,
but this past weeks you seems to be busy and not you revealed the reason.

I know how you wanted Bitcoin to be adopted not only in your country but around the world so i support this initiative of yours.

Please just Post here any help you want and as long as we can provide this,surely will be happy yo share.

Most android apps are written in Java or Kotlin, compiled with Gradle, and use some kind of UI frontend like Flutter. So you can assume this app is some combination of these.

A little off-topic but I think more developer portals should organize their content like Google, the way they let you navigate their SDKs and tools is fantastic.

I'm glad to know that y'all got my back. Let's just keep promoting bitcoin in as many ways as we can. 😉💪

Basically native android app allows users to easily use the native feature of an android, but with new frameworks for today, users need not download the app if it is not listed in google play. Just a bit of suggestion, if OP has PWA version of this app, the web link is enough for users to easily access and view the app and also access native feature of android and Ios such as Camera.

Though, it's already a great initiative that OP started the app, I hope it grows further to help people recognize bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

One way to make crypto know to everyone is through online only, which makes me hope this could also available offline.

Anyway, it looks interesting and can't wait to see that available in the play store. Not really guarantee that readers could fully understand crypto just for this alone but maybe there is a lot of information inside that can answer their doubts and query. I hope it is available in different languages that locals could really understand what it serves for.

Fantastic idea, Chris! The more people understand it, the more will use it. As someone already put it out, maybe you could add something that excites people, something that makes them glued to the app, maybe something like a little game or a test at the end of each section? People could get rewards for proving their knowledge and get a sense of achievement. Just throwing in some thoughts

Maybe one of the hundred is somewhat fair and something can be earned, but most do not bring any profit for the participants but only for the project owner. After all, what do bounty campaigns have to do with wanting to explain to someone what Bitcoin is and how it works? Personally, I think it's wrong for new forum users to come to the forum just to become bounty hunters, and many do just that.


You're welcome for link ;)

same as on a bible app that i read before , they put a test at the end . that is if you can still recall what you have read and you just not read without ingesting it on your mind  .

they can make it more simillar to this app , in that way people can easily familiarize btc and when btc is stuck on thier head they will got more curious and search for more stuff to learn it

That's nice of you OP.  Regardless if others find it specifically useful or not, it's still great that you got the initiative to make an app regarding bitcoin. What matters is that you are willing to do this just to promote bitcoin even if there is no assurance if people would like it or not.

However, I have to agree with what others say. It's better to give it a little entertainment and use your creativity on improving the app. It would be too boring if people would just keep on reading information about crypto, so perhaps give it a little twist. I have no idea about things like this since I rarely download learning apps, still, good luck on this!

OP, Regardless of what anyone says, I jist wanted you to know that you did great. As a developer, starting and completing a side project are one of the hardest things to do due to the fact that there's no immediate monetary benefits that comes with it. That notwithstanding, You took on the project with the aim to provide more value and help people learn more about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Since you posted and people have given their feedback, it's not time to improve your app  especially in these areas :

– UI & UX
– Features
– the overall application experience.

Goodluck on your application. I hope you implement the feedbacks and get listed on app stores successfully.

For me who doesn't have even the tiniest idea on how to create an app, I am very impressed. What also amazed me is the initiative to promote bitcoin through it. This is one good way to inform people about such.

Though I don't know how to make an app, I sure know how to download one. And as a "costumer", I agree that the app should have more entertaining things to it. I don't know, but some games would do. And would this be available offline? I think that would be a good option, too. It's just not every country or place, like ours, have the access to a strong and stable internet connection. So I guess that can be considered? Besides, there are also other learning apps that are available offline. I hope this one is, too.

It will adds awareness and with such kind of apps people who will see and read it will get interest to learn
more deeper regarding to bitcoin and blockchain.
We need more kind of information if we care about the adoptions and more people to use and adopt this
system for their everyday transactions.
For now, everything still online and the reached of this system can only cater online based businesses
and transactions that used internet service.

Actually, this is a very good idea that will allow as many people as possible to learn about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But it seems to me that it is necessary to improve not only the application interface, but also add certain additional functionality to the application so that the user who downloaded this application is interested in studying all the available information in the application, and not just watching or reading something.
You can give a small example from life.
Young children better perceive information and learn mathematical equations, the alphabet and more, if their training takes place in the format of some kind of game. Thus, you can create in the application something like a game, such as Monopoly, which will not only give certain knowledge to a person about cryptocurrency, but will also cause interest, possibly even excitement, where not only cryptocurrency trading will intersect with each other, but also investments in cryptocurrency, as well as the use of cryptocurrency by various companies in different spheres of human life. So I wish you good luck.

Like I said earlier, I value every contribution (good or Bad). Also, I've been taking note of every suggestion. Majority says I should add something to make the app more interesting, and some other things like links to more information. I'll implement these and more, and once the app is finalized, I will update the thread. Thank you all.

I had a langauage learning app in mind but yours work a well. A crossword puzzle could be an option, or a tetris or standard puzzle like experience by needing to put things together. That´s already refering to building a blockchain. I know that´s all a lot of work, so whatever you do, the community will appreciate it, if they say it or not. You´re doing something really valuable with it!

This is indeed a great work OP.
 The "what is Bitcoin?" and "how do I invest in Bitcoin?" questions never get old as it is just so tiring answering the same question all over again.
 
 With an app like this, I now have where to direct this questions and only offer assistance in the actual process.
 This will help greatly in the adoption of digital currencies.

I think a lot of people will be bored out by this app if you don't add anything interesting just as some people have said.
In my own idea, I would have created a clean game that teaches people about Bitcoin and not write an application with an article. A lot of people don't like reading too much these days lol, they will prefer something else that will allow them to engage in the activity as well.

You should check out other games and do something unique. Most of the games I see these days are not really good. If you want to create a game that teaches people about cryptocurrency, it should be a game with beautiful graphics, that way people wouldn't get bored playing and learning as well. If possible, you should add a reward, so they can earn rewards after they complete stages.

I don't think developing an App to promote Bitcoin is unnecessary.  Having a website to promote Bitcoin do not serve the same purpose as the App. App looks more portable and easier to access than a website. Also, people will find it  easier  and faster to access information regarding Bitcoin on his App than surfing through a website. And the cost involve in creating an App to promote Bitcoin will be far cheaper than the cost involve in creating and setting up a website.....