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I do notice that some people naturally don’t allow bitcoin in any of their daily transactions or there daily activities even when it faster and easier they still not accept or permit it to there life, they still don’t prefer using it, I have noticed this a lot, Some classes of human,Sometimes when they are to receive money from another country like international transfer sometimes it takes 2 3 days to arrive,They will advise them to use bitcoin and they still don’t accept it even it faster and easier. How can we erase the negative thoughts of people over bitcoin? Nobody has any negative thoughts over dollars or there various currencies, We need to think about it.

Think how long it took the average person to get on the internet. I myself didn't bother for several years. Throw in money and the total lack of understanding most people have about any of it and it's not surprising. Acceptance from Mr Average will be fed back to him from the top down with its stamp of approval, not us random maniacs.

If I knew very little right now about it I'm pretty sure my head would spin after a few minutes of research. I'd tell whoever wanted to pay me to sort their life out and gimme some boring normal money.

There are many people who see Bitcoin or any cryptocurrency as untrustworthy comparing to fiat. It is true that cryptocurrencies are too volatile and have always risks. But they don't want to see that fiat has dangers too. For example, when the currency of your country devaluates at a high rate, your money becomes very unvaluable. You could see cryptos, gold etc. as good alternatives to use then.

This is just a matter of time, bitcoin is the promising coin that will surely go mainstream. There are some people that do not have to do anything with cryptocurrencies generally, but this will change over time. Bitcoin not yet gone mainstream is one of the issues that results into people not using it very well for cross border payments because it is far better and easier for bitcoin user to make use of bitcoin for cross border payment.

Ignorance which is the lack of knowledge about something is the main reason people do not make use of bitcoin for such reasons, but the rate at which people are making use of bitcoin is increasing. With time, most people will know the real value and benefit of bitcoin. Bitcoin is decentralized and private, why people like centralized and non privacy ways which the governments are offering. As for me, I prefer using bitcoin for cross border especially while sending to families and friends, it is much easier with my self custody wallet.

Dude I dont know where did u find this people's. You didn't mention in the topic post. But it cares sometimes because transferring 100000$ bank to bank transfer takes 1-5 days but it is just a matter of time for bitcoin transaction.

Those set of people really don't know this technology, that's why they don't want to deal with bitcoin even if is has a lot of advantage like in money remittance wherein someone from the other side of the world can send you bitcoin, exchange it to your local fiat then cash it out in matter of minutes.

You don't need to be scared, that's how life it, most of the time people are rejecting this kind of technology because they are afraid to try new things like crypto. And it has been disruptive in the financial world and will continue to do so in the next 10 years. The question is what are those people, no coiners gonna do when people around are using bitcoin or at least have bitcoin in their wallet?

It all comes down to ignorance and lack of Knowledge about Bitcoin. Honestly, it took me a very long time to know that bitcoin was a very good alternative for internation money transfer or payments, yet I was very active on the internet all the way from 2007.

I wasted a lot of time and money in fees in a number of remittance services yet Bitcoin was there. This all changed when i got to know about Bitcoin and whenever I see friends struggling with wiring money, I do try to suggest to them to use Bitcoin. The number of people so ignorant about the wonders Bitcoin can do is so shocking. Most people think I think it's just there for investment while others are scared of it because of the past ugly experiences of online scams and ponzi schemes that use Bitcoin's name.

There are some probabilities of how this may happen:

1. They really do not want to use Bitcoin for any condition because they think that BTC is high risks and volatility. As you said, it may depend on each individual who thinks about it. But there is also the probability.

2. It relates not to personal reasons, but because countries still do not legalize Bitcoin as a currency or payment. The use of BTC is commonly related to the use of its for payment. But in some countries, there is a law that we cannot use it for payment, it may be only for the digital asset or even not both. In this case, this makes us not using BTC, only for digital assets.

3. Lack of support. Sometimes, we want to use it, but there is no commerce or shop that accepts BTC as a payment method around us. And it may be very common and also important to know what commerce or products really accept BTC

there are still a lot of inconveniences using bitcoin on daily life and I understand people if they are reluctant to use it.

we can't. just like as the saying says "you can't please everyone" but what we can do is inform others and educate those who are interested.

I am sure there are negative thoughts about it. unlike Bitcoin, a FIAT currency created by an established government/economy of a country that is why people trust it.

To Whom you are addressing this Mate?because general public don't even Know what Is bitcoin or if this is existing so how can you expect them to Use this?

but if you are referring to Some people that you do approach and encourage to use bitcoin instead of Fiat Yet they don't follow you then mAybe your encouragement is not enough.
The world is still So Wide for Bitcoin to be known and accepted but at least we are doing our part in making things Better for this community.

Don't worry about them maybe one day they will cross the Cryptocurrency and invest on to this who knows?

Scared is maybe not the right term but ignorance on using Bitcoin. People usually don't want to try something new especially if it's involve money. Most of the people wants a safe transaction and they will keep using the things they use to be.

I started using bitcoin because of gambling online, Bitcoin is the most convenient currency to use that's why I did not hesitate to study further on it. But if a regular that just want to do money transfer only, I bet they will not put some effort on studying the use of it.

You don't need to erase negative thought instead enlighten them knowledge about cryptocurrency they don't negatively look at it. They just really don't know what it is also we should admit it that sometimes the Bitcoin transaction gets expensive too when the blockchain is in busy days and the price of the Bitcoin is really volatile and unpredictable.

Ignorance could have been prevented if there was an introduction by a friend to you about cryptocurrency, knowledge by far is the easiest of them all, a simple Google search and the eat all you can buffet of knowledge is at the tip of your fingers. It is natural for people not to adopt early technologies so I do not blame that they were late in the hype, they only have themselves to blame but that should not distract them from the fact that it will be alright to join the hype.

It's their choice if they are going to choose the bitcoin or not, many people are using bitcoin to their daily transaction buying to the online store and to the others.

Using bitcoin have a lot of advatanges I do not know why other people see the bad sides they did not see a lot of good benefits of having this coin.

I hope they realize of what is the important that having bitcoin and hoping for them to use it also for their daily transaction..

Well, it's like the fear of the unknown, or something similar. Only time could solve it, nothing we can do. Even if we force the idea of educating most of the people out there about Bitcoin,  It would still require time, and even then, it isn't guaranteed that people will accept it, so might as well let nature take its course. Look at how cars became, how TV, the internet came, it slowly integrated into society and wasn't really enforced by anyone. Afaik, there's no rule saying that you need to have a TV, Internet, or use cars to travel right? Most just let nature take its course since people would one way or another look for a better alternative for what they have right now, that is if they find one.

Let's not even mention how we can't please anyone, like how some people still refuse to use social media, use the internet, etc. so forcing it isn't really an ideal action.

Most of the fears originate from the uncertainty linked to Crypto currencies ...for example :

1. Government policies & regulations : So most people are not familiar with the policies and laws applicable to Bitcoin (Crypto currencies) in their country. They are scared of their own government and breaking the law.

2. Tax implications : They do not know how to handle Crypto currencies, when it comes to taxes. Do they only pay VAT or do they pay "Capital gains" taxes. Will they get fined if they do not report it and how much should they pay?

3. Technology is too complicated : This is a new technology and some people tend to have a fear of the unknown. They do not know how to create wallets or accounts on exchanges etc.

4. Security : A lot of people think Crypto currencies are prone to hacks and scams. This is strengthen with all the negative publicity that are posted in social media and the media.  (Also called FUD)

Accurate information distribution is key to the success of this technology and all of us should contribute to this important task. Get the truth out there to destroy the FUD.  ;)

Not all crypto users intend to do it. Maybe most of the investors treat btc as a tradable asset but of course there are still who see it as more of a means of exchange. Believe me, there are some who are really willing to adopt crypto in daily basis but the problem is the scarcity of opportunities. Just like in my case, I was able to buy prepaid loads using btc but still I am not contented with it. I want more bigger and wider real life applications of it such as paying bus fare, paying in grocery stores, paying services like computer rentals etc. etc. I'm eager to adopt but I couldn't, these things are not present at least in the area where I reside. So sad, isn't it ;D?

well it seems that some of them are financially good with the old concept, they like him do not want the central finances will change it will change their lives, and I think bitcoin is very fair because it is not controlled by anyone. We just need to develop this bitcoin so it's acceptable in society.

This is the importance of introducing bitcoin and blockchain to the wider community, the government must be able to foster people who want to learn about blockchain and bitcoin, I have read in a post and there was a comment saying that bitcoin is used by criminals to send funds in a country affected by civil war, well here education about bitcoin and blockchain is important and its positive use for the community so that there is no confusion about the badness of bitcoin

Governments have spent hundreds of years to convince people to use paper money backed by nothing instead of using gold coins, the soundest physical money in history, which allowed nations for flourishing and prosperity. Now it is our turn to start to convince people to learn how money emerged, what properties it should have, why gold has been used for centuries and continues to be used as a reserve asset in central banks vaults, why governments should not necessarily be managers of the economy, why we should return to sound money based system and why bitcoin is the perfect candidate for that system. Ignorance is what makes them think they don't need bitcoin, but when they learn that they were deceived, they will realize they can't live without bitcoin.

Some people do not allow Bitcoin in any of their daily transactions or daily activities because they are waiting for it to be worth more in value to sell it for fiat.

There is nothing I have to worry about or be scared of when it comes to Crypto currency.    My biggest fear is sending my Bitcoin  to the incorrect address and them being gone forever.

Yep, that's right. We cannot force people to use something if they don't really want to. We all have our free will, after all.

Also, I think apart from being scared, some people lack knowledge about such - like the time they can save when using bitcoin in their transactions. Well, considering the amount of transaction fee when using it, it could be pricy so maybe some are just being practical. Point is, let's respect their choice and let's just do our part in sharing what we know. Besides, sharing is caring.

Scared of what?Your title has nothing to do with you post,OP.
The "average Joe" still doesn't know anything about Bitcoin and thinks that BTC is a really complicated geeky tech currency,while in reality Bitcoin is much simpler and user-friendly.
People will stick to what's known-Banks and credit/debit cards.
Achieving global Bitcoin domination and making all the people feeling comfortable with Bitcoin transactions will take at least one decade.

There are still a lot of people who are used to what they do often and don't want to be stuck with any updates before they believe they can make it easier that they haven't been bothered by so far. everything related to finance and trust is not easy to change the habits that he has been doing for a long time and is very supportive of his work. no one wants to take the slightest risk with actions and reasons to make it easier to use bitcoin transactions and he himself does not understand.
there are still many people who behave like that and we can't force our will, because they think it's the best.

All will be bitcoin in time, why is that? because bitcoin is not regulated, everything is completely fair, of course this is a positive value in itself from bitcoin.

One of the things that makes me believe about this is, with bitcoin at this time the function of government is more solid, because with the existence of bitcoin, one of the things that makes financial principles change slightly, usually the government will experience a recession when all spikes cannot be controlled by its existence. bitcoin all of that helps a little bit.

your title seems far from what you explain . what can we be afraid of ? to the hard headed people that dont listen to us to use a bitcoin ? why we will be when the number of people involved on btc are always being improved .

we dont need to be afraid but those people that dont allow btc in thier life but they are the one that are going to be afraid of because they will soon think out that they are different from the majority .

Scared of what? In using bitcoin? I think people who didn't use bitcoin is not scared, they only need time to discover it and know about it and how to use it. Remember using bitcoin is not an easy as using fiat money that you can carry anywhere , anytime and you can use even without internet connection. In bitcoin you need to learn it first before using.

We don't have to erase the negative thoughts of people and let them decide later. If they feel that bitcoin can help them solve the transaction, they will start to try to use bitcoin, but we don't have to force them to use bitcoin. If they don't want to open and accept the new thing, it will be difficult for them to understand bitcoin's benefits. So please don't bother with them, let them decide.

Start with the fact that many are not educated in this area, do not understand Bitcoin. Hence, the rejection of bitcoin arises.
Anyone who starts to master bitcoin starts trying to use it becomes a different person. He soberly understands that bitcoin is volatile. And also besides this, with the increase in knowledge, he begins to understand that bitcoin is very valuable. The OP question can be understood in different ways. To be afraid to use bitcoin, hoping that it will grow in the future, or simply to be afraid to have it, out of fear of loss.
Again, we must give the most correct advice to ourselves, raising our knowledge about bitcoin every day.

Instead of using the word faster  repeatedly, why don't you use the word "convenient'? As we all know, other coins are more faster in terms of transactions with lower fees, too.
 
 Back to your questions.
 
 Why people doesn't want bitcoin to enter their lives? There's a few reasons I might want to share;
 
 - In our country, Bitcoin's reputation isn't that good. Scammers/fraudsters used bitcoin for investment and networking schemes. A lot of people here got scammed from many different fake btc companies that even our SEC warned netizens not to join any of these scam agencies.
 
 -People are also "Scared" to try out new things, new technology.
 
 -They also don't want "volatile" market and they are used to make payments using fiat that they ate hesitant to go outside of the shell and try new convenient digital payments using bitcoin.
 
 They wouldn't believe unless they see real proof of it being a legit  or if they try it themselves that bitcoin can be a good store value.

Maybe in my opinion it is very natural for them not to accept Bitcoin there, it doesn't mean they are afraid to use Bitcoin, maybe in their country there are some people who are already using Bitcoin but they still cover up to transact using Bitcoin, because in their country Bitcoin is still not used or in banned by the government in that country, therefore they still don't want to use Bitcoin to send, even though Bitcoin is very good for doing transactions every day, maybe this reason could be why they don't want to use Bitcoin to transfer everyday.

What do you mean by this though? You use Bitcoin or you don't. And I don't think it's really about not using Bitcoin because it's faster or easier. It's almost certainly harder to do (you have to sell the Bitcoin to get the cash, so it's a 2 step process). I know many countries have impossible means to send fiat though, sanctions etc, in which case Bitcoin is what makes it possible (not easier).

You can show them the benefits of using bitcoin. Like you said, a fiat transaction will take 2-3 days to arrive, so you tell them a bitcoin transaction will be completed faster. You can also tell people to not fear volatility. As soon as they receive bitcoin they can convert it to fiat or another stable crypto currency, if they aren't confortable with the risk.
People fear what they don't understand. So explain the basics and if possible, guide them through their first bitcoin transaction to make their experience best as possible. You know, first impressions are lasting.

It's not just about the faster transactions or the slow one.
Consider the receiving end too.
What if they don't know how to use bitcoin? Then, you will be forced to just send it with cash or a bank account.

We still need adoption and it is happening slowly.
Then, there are digital applications now that offer the same service with also a faster transaction.
The only difference is the transaction fee.

Well maybe for those who really uses bitcoin want this kind of transaction if their country would allow it , but as far as we know some of companies or businesses store doesn't accept bitcoin even in money changer or shipment it is true that it could less your activities and save some time to go to store just to send money and easy to use , However not all are had knowledge in bitcoin maybe if there's someone who will have courage to introduce bitcoin to them maybe it will be an eye opener for them to see what the bitcoin benefits will be.

I can't blame them either, they don't have the courage and the knowledge as well which leads them not sure what they do next after having Bitcoin in their wallet. I feel them as I am just like these people who come into the crypto space with a lack of knowledge and market understanding. But I didn't consider these things to be the problem but instead, I consider this as a challenge and opportunity. And I was not wrong and I choose the right thing to do.

They need to open up their mind and to accept that we are already in the other generation where the most online transaction has been practice this time.

Why will i be scared? if u can be scared then, you can't be able to take any risk.

only a risk taker can enjoy any business.

The concern is not merely on its usage but more likely the volatility in its market value. Many people are scared to invest in Bitcoin because its market price is moving from time to time not knowing whether it will be an upward or downward movement. Many people are  afraid to transfer their money into this technology because not everyone is interested with the risks involved in any form of investment.

Im not scared, and no need to scared. as time goes by and the development of technology, the mindset will change.  because these changes are marked by sophisticated means of communication, transportation etc.  The change is in the background by the infinite human mind.  Humans always want to create new innovations that will make human life easier in the future, I am sure that in the future blockchain technology will be widely accepted by the world community because of the very flexible way it works.

yes it is true that we should not be scared, that doesn't mean we dare to take big risks, but we have to be able to put scared in the right place and at the right time
In essence, we must be able to manage emotions for every risk we face

It is really true that fiat is valuable but as you mentioned it risky as well cause if the growth of economy of the country get any fall down than the value of the currency will fall down .On the other hand crypto is more popular for its volatile behave .That's how we can earn much .The value of crypto are increasing day by day against fiat .

I conclude correctly, not afraid, but be careful, there is fear, but that does not mean that you dare not take risks but it is better to prevent them from treating before drawing conclusions.

This question belongs to those who afraid to use bitcoin as a means of payment, most users here are willing to pay or receive bitcoin as a medium of exchange, in fact we use it every day in this forum.
For people who know nothing about Bitcoin, they will not accept bitcoin obviously, it's easier for them to receive payment in fiat currency even if it takes longer and a higher fee.
Another thing probably because bitcoin is a volatile currency, the value may change within minutes and that is a loss for them if the price suddenly drops $100-$500 as we have seen on the market.

It is not the people that didn't like to use Bitcoin as the mode of transfer especially overseas, it is the government that somehow concerned about the businesses that already establish a mode of payment. Though we all know that it takes a lot of time to transfer using this traditional system. Perhaps, the Government also wants to improve the current system but still, they want to impose regulation for this new technology as if they just allow it to be used by their people, they couldn't get taxes. Though, there is some government who are technologically inclined that already impose some regulation not in the blockchain but from the business such as exchanges to operate by adhering to the rules they've set. This means that the hindrance will be from the lack of action of the Government which restricts people to transact freely on Bitcoin.

My country people are slowly getting moved towards the usage of android smartphones from the normal keypad phones. For this it has taken years and years. Same is with the technology. For the transaction needs people used to carry currencies, and now slowly started to use debit/credit cards. For them to use the digital medium of transaction takes time. This isn't just because of getting scared, it is quite common mentality of human minds.

No I am not scared. The Op pointed some points and one of those are highlighting internet users. Just imagine, your surroundings all people are not connected with internet. So it will not affect them whatever the price is. They don't care about cryptocurrency. But those who are involved in cryptocurrency already knows the huge change of Bitcoin and the value of price is now. So you must have the access of internet and then you can use it. Payment system will be improved and converted to support Bitcoin lately by some companies and will be accepted more shortly. First the government need to legalize it then payment system will be improved gradually.

It's true that most of the people that even they are aware of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are still afraid of getting involved in it.  Radicals like the existing Bitcoin investors can be brave enough to alter what they have been used to and gamble themselves with the new things that they are not fully aware of. 

It's not necessary to blame those people right away because of their thinking like you've mentioned they are just afraid of the unknown and there is nothing we can do to embed everyone to use Bitcoin for their daily transactions.  Anyway, through time awareness and familiarization will definitely nurture and cultivate the society about the benefits of the entire crypto especially Bitcoin which we may consider as the absolute global adoption.

Because they don't know bitcoin, it is our job to educate many people to understand bitcoin especially for sending money purpose. How they will use it if they didn't know bitcoin correctly? It will be hard to be understood.

If they know already, at least they trust that bitcoin is real and have a value like money fiat then sooner or later there will be many people who will use it. Yeah at least to help them for sending money because most of the country now still ban bitcoin as a mean of payment system.

Yeah, I have felt it, I tried sending money to my brother in different country through western union. I do you know how long it takes? It needs four days for the money was recieved and also with high fee. It is not worth anymore especially if you know bitcoin. I think this need a process, we can't make it happen instantly, let many people annoye to the system right now until they find bitcoin.

Well, for most if they don't understand a certain thing/s they tend to hate it or have negative thoughts about it and if you put bitcoin into the table for the general public I do think only 15% or even lower than that would understand it.

I guess the only way to understand it better if there is a certain figure that the general public trusts and highlights the key points of Bitcoin or even the underlying technology behind it. Bitcoin is still in its early years we would see more to come. Bitcoin will never be created if no one has negative thought/s of dollars or these other tangible currencies, surely why we are here now owning some digital money. You still think there's no one having that thought?

Well, we could see we are still few but in the near future the tide will turn considering how woke we are in this generation. And, by the way, change is constant.

The analogy is quite sketchy or maybe it is just in my perspective. Fear is indeed a necessary feeling whenever an individual encounters risk or the idea that things could go unexpected. Development on the other hand is regulation I think and other improvements when it comes on every transaction. After a decade, Bitcoin still is under progress of development and it is not surprising to know that this technology is not widely accepted by people due to the impressions it have created for the 'new ones". Some people are still in doubt and we cannot really do anything about it, in an instant.

In the first 10 years Internet already achieved tremendous adoption, while Bitcoin in its first 10 years only managed to become a popular investment, which in itself isn't a bad thing, but compared to the history of the Internet, this is pretty weak. When was the last time we heard about a big company accepting Bitcoin for payments? And how many people actually use that option?

From a point of view of an average joe, Bitcoin isn't a revolution, they had access to digital payments long before Satoshi even started working on Bitcoin. And things like decentralization and privacy don't mean much in an age where people spend 90% of their time on 3-4 websites.

There are instances that Fiat is much more better than crypto thay is why most of us aren't really using crypto for our daily transactions.
But when it comes to international transfer I would agree that Bitcoin is way better than Fiat much faster and smaller fee .
But not everyone knows about it and not everyone knows how to convert it,
And you could also consider that they have thought about the volatility of the price.

Yes this is the right term...many people want just to be safe and still using the classic methodes and dont want to try some new ways like bitcoin
I also start using bitcoin because of sport betting and i really find it far better than the fiat in many sectors

I think lack of knowledge about bitcoin is the main reason why these set of people you are talking about don't use bitcoin, because if they do know about bitcoin and its use cases they won't sit around for two to three days before receiving money from international transfers, and there are also some set of humans who refuse to use bitcoin cause they see it like a scam, they don't trust it at all, since it involves money they don't want to loose their money to a digital currency that they can't hold with their bare hands.

because real and international dollars are known to the world, what about bitcoin?  Bitcoin is not real and only in digital form, unknown to primitive people, but known to some young people.  to dispel and counter negative public assumptions is to fight every bad news with good news about bitcoin.

This is true because I have read articles where Governments and Central banks have always gone ahead to warn Citizens not to use Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies claiming that they are risk ventures that they have no control over. This definitely makes people who are so easy to manipulate keep away from Bitcoin.

I think erasing everyone's negative thoughts about bitcoin will never happen. because not everyone knows more about bitcoin, they only know the downside without knowing the positive side.

The main stream media portray Bitcoin badly here in the uk. I think this causes too much panic .

I don’t worry if the price goes down I see it as an oppunity to hold more  8) 8)

If average people do not know about Bitcoin technology, it is very unlikely that they will not accept payments with Bitcoin.
While if you buy in ecommerce stores and the provider accepts that you pay for your purchases with Bitcoin, this is a profile of people who are more assiduous to accept payments with Bitcoin.
Although I believe that after the most recent advances in Bitcoin and crypto, more businesses will open in our regions that accept crypto in their businesses.

Few people use bitcoin as a means of payment in their daily lives. Especially if the government does not approve bitcoin for any kind of payment. 
With its high level of volatility, it makes people have to be extra careful in using it. So is investing. But it is another case for traders and investors.
They like a high level of volatility, as this will give a quick profit compared to investments in other fields. Crypto becomes an alternative option.
But it is not yet perfect to be an alternative option as a means of payment in general. Fiat still dominates.

Many entrepreneurs do not want to deal with bitcoin due to its high volatility. Regular users do not want to deal with bitcoin due to the transparency of the transactions and sometimes due to the high fees. Some people have no idea what bitcoin is at all. It takes some time for people to become more informed in the field of cryptocurrencies, after which bitcoin will become more and more widespread in the world as a currency for paying for services and goods. Thus, its price will stabilize and there will no longer be such large price ups and downs.

Most common reason why people are scared because of lack of knowledge with this subject. If for example, like when you are starting here, you have your own hesitations and all but once you gathered more info with crypto, you are more comfortable in dealing with it. Also, people are hesitant because of what the media is portraying about crypto like hacking, scamming and used in fraudulent activities. But once they educate themselves, they will know the truth behind crypto and how it truly affect his life.

I'd love to use crypto to make everyday purchases, but, sadly, this isn't possible in my country (unfortunately, for now, cryptocurrencies are only used for illegal business here). As for transactions - if we're talking about transactions within the country, then it actually is more convenient to use bank transfer - it happens instantly (no need to wait for confirmations) and for a small amount of money usually turns out to be even cheaper. The international transfer is another story though, however, I find it difficult to convince someone to use crypto, common people really are afraid, especially the elder ones, they all think it's a financial pyramid and, I'm afraid, nothing can change their mind  :'(

Most people are not going to immediately switch to something that is brand new. The legacy financial system has already been in existence for centuries. Bitcoin is not insured and a mistake can cause you irreversible damage. People need to be more educated before they start using Bitcoin. Once you understand it it will seem easy to use but the high learning curve makes some people keep their distance.

They are not scared, I think the right term to describe how they feel towards Bitcoin is " Doubtful".

Even if you introduce Bitcoin to people, they will doubt it big instantly. The more you explain it to them, and the more their brains can't keep up, the more they will be doubtful about bitcoin, especially those old people. But I really can't imagine that they are up to ponzi scams yet they don't want a safer way to earn money. I guess people only wants easy money that's good to be true because they are thinking that if they will invest their money on a investment that will let them do nothing and earn money while they sleep, they will gain profits over it, but sad to say that it's the other way around.

I don't bother anymore introducing and explaining Bitcoin to anyone ask, because if they want to use it, they will find a way to use it without asking so many questions.

 It's fundamental rule ,when the price of any object or project have high performance, then the people loose their trust.but in other ways, then they take interest in crypto currency type like btc & other token or project who gives the good earnings in the future, due to improve their performance. I think so.

They don't accept bitcoins because they don't believe it. Instead, they accept other countries' currency even though it may take up to 2 days. because they believe it. If you also don't trust bitcoins, then you won't accept bitcoins. Currently, you accept bitcoins as payment. must be because you trust bitcoin

That’s right. For those who are afraid and doubtful of bitcoin and crypto, if they want to, they can gather a variety of legitimate information about this technology. Be it from the internet or from various information media that we are very easy to get at the moment. So by knowing a lot about bitcoin and crypto, they will not get lost in interpreting it. One would no longer assume crypto is a ponzi scheme or fraudulent investment, which has been circulating in the general public.

We need to understand that there are just people who are hesitant in using bitcoin. And yes,  I think the main reason is they are so afraid to lose their money. I believe that this people belongs to those bitcoin non-believers and they might think that bitcoin is a scam, because they have less knowledge about it since they used to manage their fund through the traditional fiat currency. Somehow,  we can make this people try to use and learn about Bitcoin by educating them gradually.

Bitcoin is a digital assets movement, either is in the negative or positive way of side view, they are always having opportunity to invest in bitcoin for a future profit, therefore been a scared of the price falling is going More grace to invest or enter a trade to a bullish in the market.

For those of us who are used to using bitcoin I think it will be easier to use bitcoin because if we see it in just a few minutes it will arrive at their destination. so why do we choose such a difficult thing. but other people must be proven with an explanation if they want to use bitcoin, because this takes time for them to believe

Yes, no need to be scared, I also think about online marketplace, some of them start using Bitcoin as an alternative, it helps if we don't have visa, average like that. Because Bitcoin is free to use, anyone can use it without government regulations.

Ordinary people just need to be pressed to try something new, and that will come a time if he is familiar with financial transactions on internet.

I'm not scared because I'm the kind of person who would like bitcoin for my daily transaction. They didn't want to try these modern transactions in their lives and didn't realize the advantage of using it. We can't blame them or force them to use bitcoin in their online transaction because we don't know their personal reason why they don't like it. Is it because they don't trust bitcoin and trust the bank system?

People focus on Bitcoin's disadvantages more than its importance and function which make them feel scared of it. Using Bitcoin is also about taking risks because of its volatility. People want assurance of safer transactions and they believe that they could find real security in fiat. We all have different perspectives but lucky are those who are always willing to take the risks in Bitcoin because it will be beneficial for us at the same time.

Maybe you should consider some people who don't know about cryptocurrency, if they are well knowledgeable about cryptocurrency then for sure they will accept the offer of those people who are offering them to have transaction using cryptocurrency, even though we really know the benefits of using cryptocurrency then it would be useless if the person that is going to receive the money knows about it and not all people has good internet connection so they prefer the traditional one to prevent any disturbance.

They are not scared, it is about a lack of knowledge about cryptocurrency.

Perhaps it's not just because they are scared and that they have negative thoughts on bitcoin. One thing that could probably refrain them from using bitcoin regardless of its advantages is the lack of knowledge on how can they use it. Not everyone knows and understands bitcoin, if you ask a person from another part of the world to send you money through bitcoin but they don't know how obviously, they would refrain to use it. Removing those negative thoughts or doubt about bitcoin requires educating them and it also takes some time to do.

Fiats do have some negatively and they're been discussed daily on the forum. Try researching the forum on Bitcoin vs USD and you'll see them. The banks and government are trying their possible best to present their scam as the best form of money but their efforts has been cancelled with the introduction of cryptocurrency. Before now people thought the idea of decentralized finance was just a theory and can't be practicalized but that's not the case anymore.

If you're trying to convince anyone to see the good in bitcoin and they're refusing then let them be. Don't force the technology on anyone before they put the blame on you when their gullible nature puts them in tight situations. Only fools or ignorant individuals sees what's good and intentionally ignore it.

It is really hard to explain the knowledge about bitcoin especially if those people are actually beginners and they have heard the bitcoin for the first time. Saying some terms about bitcoin is really hard to explain to them, and saying what is the benefit of the bitcoin itself will actually give them some doubt if you are really saying the truth or you are really gaining some profit like what you are saying, but if you tried to explain to them with some visuals and giving them some actual tutorial, that will really help them to understand.

Do people use gold in their daily transaction? Why are gold still the most valuable asset in this planet? The main reason is trust. The secons is supply-demand. The more people trust gold, the more valuable it will be

Therefore, people currently think that botcoin is digital gold which is stronger, better and more independent.

Bitcoin is safer than fiat, in the end its the user who is the main source of security. Bitcoin has only been here for approx 11 years. Fiat has been for centuries. Like when the internet was first created, people were skeptical. All it takes is early adoption + experience, and the fear will wash away.

Dollars and other fiat currency are already being used primarily for the transactions and everyone understand and accepts them. Bitcoins are not legal in many part of the world  and also not everyone knows about it. Also since its value is non-stable, people do not want to risk their money in volatile currency.

Its quite difficult to make clear and convince old people who might want to receive some money from their ward based in abroad via Bitcoin having been used to the regular Western Union or other traditional means.
How to you convince them that its also compulsory to exchange the Bitcoin to Fiat in their local currency after receipt? they might be suspicious of Bitcoin being a scam this are salient issues that had to be resolved to trigger mass adoption of Bitcoin by unknowledgeable people else Bitcoin adoption will continue to suffer setbacks.
Practical teaching to those who have never use it before is very necessary in way to entice them into it.

Who are the Topic here?Who are those people?are they Literate about Bitcoin?do they even invested or entering  the Market?

If does then they really missing something here as beneficial,But if those people you are pointing are random ,Please there are more than 70-80% of the worl population Know nothing about bitcoin.
Who advise whom?so meaning it is not you who is involve here?where did you get this information?a hearsay i think?

I think this fear is caused by not being educated/informed enough about the inner workings of Bitcoin. Humans are afraid when they are not in control of the environment and they feel insecure/unsafe. The solution is simple, people should do more research and Bitcoin promoters should organize informational campaigns.

I don't think it isn't the fear that is stopping them from using it like that,
It is the thought of losing profit if they use it to pay.
And those who OP are referring are the people who lacks of knowledge about Bitcoin or crypto.

Faster? Easier.

Come to take note of it. How many minutes does Bitcoin transaction takes in order for it to be transferred?? Average is 10 minutes right. Compare it if you have cash on hand. You can buy thing and pay to it instantly.]

Easier?? Do you think that all of the people have access to the technology right now?? Do you think that all of the people have access to the internet? Do you think that people will think that owww using Bitcoin would be easier compare to fiat currency.

Overall, the person who are more knowledgeable enough to learn it will be on the top compare to a person who will just ignore everything and isn't willing to learn it. Ignorance makes the people scared enough to use it. On the other hand, there are still some people who prefers to use cash rather than Bitcoin in their daily transaction for various reasons and I don't need to enumerate it anymore :D.

At some point, most especially when I am participating in bounties. We really don't know if its true or it's a scam. It is really hard to find out if the project is legit or not. Now I am trying again to earn when the project is done or I'm gonna switch to investing, though I started yesterday but I put a small amount maybe tomorrow gonna buy btc and hold it until the btc goes up.

Yes that's true it will take around 10 minutes but there is another solution, If you want to use bitcoin to pay for buying goods in your daily life then you must have to use P2P transaction method. you can use LocalBitcoins, Binance p2p, Coinbase etc.

Agreed, all of the people don't have the access to technology and the internet. But you know as like all of the people don't have a debit card or master card but most of the super-shop has provided the service of debit card as an alternative payment method. So I think if they will provide P2P bitcoin transaction system as a payment method then the common people would be eager to use it.

Bitcoin is not a decentralized legal transaction that is why there are many international companies that are afraid to exchange this currency because is not legal tender in their country. But internally you have a good idea about Bitcoin there will be no reason to fear. Although not legally valid, they can use Bitcoin to convert Fiat currency. Don't want to take risks because you don't know how to use Bitcoin properly. It is possible to overcome fear by moving forward from the risk.

Proper education is the key, there are many ignorant people out there but we cannot blame them because it is not their fault. Look at the big institutions nowadays, this is the only time that they consider bitcoin as good because of its value that is increasing. Most of the individuals are having education but the problem is not all of information are valid to use because there are fake news and misconception in different society, there are still some who believe that bitcoin is only for crook people where they always think that using it is illegal. That misconception can change through proper education wherein a certain people can easily know when to use and how to use bitcoin properly without negative thoughts. The transaction system will improve if we have proper education wherein most of the people will become aware on how bitcoins works.

Those who think like that they didn't know the fact of bitcoin. It is helping a lot. We also can see a big donation of bitcoin for poor people and also for the serious patients. Like here is a big issue a head. Talking about COVID-19 a lot of donate in the shape of bitcoin. I don't care the others. I only know that the bitcoin is helping people.

They are not totally scared on using Bitcoin. It is just that they are not aware on how they can be able to use Bitcoin upon doing their daily life transactions so they do not bother on learning it anymore when they can do it on fiat transaction. Also, there are still people who have been reliant on the traditional way of transacting money which makes it a point for them not to use Bitcoin. It is not about the fear of transacting with Bitcoin but they just do not have the interest on doing such added by the fact that maybe their country is still not open for having Bitcoin transactions offered that makes them stick into fiat transaction system. They have become more familiar to fiat than Bitcoin which also makes it a point for them to stick on that idealization.

I can tell you that there will come a time when Bitcoin will be widely accepted in the world, I think it's just time, Bitcoin is becoming more and more popular in life from buying and selling goods. Cultural customs and trading habits are imprinted on those you mention and they are afraid to change.

Nah... The risk involved in crypto actually makes it more attractive to me. If you not taking risks you not making money or making eath quakes. People whine about how "volatile" everything is to the point I hate that word. I don't want stability. Stability is boring. I like those wavy charts. Ride the waves and take those crashes and come back swinging. Most people give up and lose but you cannot. Even if you lose every single cent trading you cannot give up. You need to be a relentless beast that never gives up. So no I am not scared. More like excited. xD