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Bitcoin Island Party

Join Coinapult, Aspen Assurance & Bitcoin Beauties
for the first tropical Bitcoin party! We are throwing a full-island party called The Bit Drop for an entire nation in the Caribbean. The Bit Drop will be sending Bitcoin to every resident with SMS texting on this Caribbean island — roughly tens of thousands of people who call this island home will be part of a unique experience. Each islander will own Bitcoin and celebrate in style with well-known surprise musical artists who support Bitcoin, fire dancers, sponsored tropical island spirits, free giveaways, and full bitcoin education booths during the event.

http://letthebitdrop.com/

i would love to come but it is a little bit far away (austria)  :'(


scam or legit?

Which island nation and how do you sign up to attend?

Strange, this looks like Necker Island? (which happens to be a private island) It's possibly a scam, if you ask me.

it is strange,there is some details which are not clear at all
we will have to take it with caution until we see more details about the party

Not being many details it could be a scam so best to not get too over excited until more details if they are, are released. On a good note though a bitcoin island party does sound like a lot of fun to attend.

before clicking the link, im thinking its a money grab.. hmm now lets click the link and see what i find.

edit

so coinapult,aspen and bitcoin beauties are not paying for it. they want sponsors
so that is the money grab checked off.

hmm now apart from calling it "the island" that is somewhere in the Caribbean. i see no other details.. hmmm

time to dig deeper, first lets play pin the tail on the donkey.. which 'island'?

http://gr8traveltips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/map.gif

It's fake.. No Caribbean country recognizes Bitcoin as a Currency yet.

island of yapp 2.0

damn I would like to join the party

Its is....

https://www.google.com.vn/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZiuwFRMAohBAghxfLPtF06_1tB04aLtE-NnoJ88tAWOHwFfiSa7675WdsNyY05i-rsx0LMrBRJr8ai_1RBOFqI1Xbn2Mx9epytDoHIwPuxaj7uWSc8RSziBXtK9EuCfMAxAwkwAeGY90NenjIzBGHYwXG6_1-tO3PlSZk7vm46O6dGFgiFzzrL1esw-CEb_1jDZfoPql4e5h0K7UYJjOcPimTx7ztp9a0-yT_1bCbMDcWqsYZp8a4RNw_1bM81ZsTEwe_1dZQ6QU7uKHTP82uRi_13G2j8Guh-67rb9HqMUyiOyh7RjujESIT4yKI6MlcTQohld8-anG3g4pbIgT8As2tz9xFWcktZ02ge6qpQNksypchoEabclWmwwAzwi1_1MX7p-MEz3VignJhw92K4dZCUdm2hA_1EM-5rg1_1yyUAsVYtCCT5apFeJDIKaEeAiQBH0Kijt0R_1EGdQXceIYUf9A8oeYXby6MEwf0fPevGbHoCzgE0jBmWOoKhVj_1EmmJKY8jQEa-zarfqS95xKPcsxnE-Rk95KvJCU9nRDdBeVouiP5gDhxZr8ax_1Y7DYW5c_1mEKA9hu6tiUC9iVtEKzx6y5AooXGitFFO9W7kO0xphrhVItSSVfv4C1TQ0BbqQitstCqqC6NXnn3DPnm3NJ46-nDkZIcc4DEymWc-bjA3odzmEtGpbqUOfarXw8B1w71QFxHFWkvuA0DG4Vq5f0SDm85z3BsN_1FJ-wFF1I9zZ5fE5lU1NvY5M41v0r6dFKi83DbuHZZdiopm90KbGDzbTMrX9LxusbxzIMAPXYX23a6JCnScyjXppHoYh7PDjjTFlUHmkYSzyA3NSLHYO4gbc6hs6kf62y3DBBo5G3QyWbSYz0ba9JR967sPLGIn4E-lKo2njFN4IIRLNMdEv7OzzjRZE1QlvV_19orYejIvjk8JHFmhucTc0Ivnr0qAvDVZJCyk7E8seXId8tk87krHlVDlVwmoIG5HtxCN9uDgw0Ksey8M_1vpDNjUz2Vz-5Y900Om3z7AwmCaPHy9fu73d2JMgVo4Hcy_1ERQB4zfYLUZA45PghVpXXHfiYo5xwyzQ1KeAcGL28I1LHYAhl2YamQGfMs3y-MGhiCLIyMcgAw7ASfmgFuIli_1VtWXlFiBdgy3as3K8nqk1M_1IFLMU3fzd8K_1-RloqWGUUT_1k_1GSdkARgTt4m89QZY5jY1i3HksOGUMfugY0OGImdPvTVGFehep2BieeiNmssNw03PuZjPYSzN23ZyHuwKFyXMOqblF7wBz9Edvp8IyRN9sIE7Lrex-HNtS72HWsTa2IHhKcw1j2k8y161yp0D8HMD1VeT7Z9KDBTzZTTOaz1b2soOE5Abt9XD4UXcyBcwaGtmMxV4rLJtXz8NGou67EarBiXvreZOARL9RcNeUa24pcbYpP-CW4WerZ4ezSuHQaVYRwmAgPpvqFGDgllGGSU6leSVMQQ6NUXtSfjRKFURnVQTEez5BPsd6AkuvwQli3Zeb8TLSj4eKYRZ8XkXMffCGpeOW_1H3tRlrg0ZLDFzQL2 (https://www.google.com.vn/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZiuwFRMAohBAghxfLPtF06_1tB04aLtE-NnoJ88tAWOHwFfiSa7675WdsNyY05i-rsx0LMrBRJr8ai_1RBOFqI1Xbn2Mx9epytDoHIwPuxaj7uWSc8RSziBXtK9EuCfMAxAwkwAeGY90NenjIzBGHYwXG6_1-tO3PlSZk7vm46O6dGFgiFzzrL1esw-CEb_1jDZfoPql4e5h0K7UYJjOcPimTx7ztp9a0-yT_1bCbMDcWqsYZp8a4RNw_1bM81ZsTEwe_1dZQ6QU7uKHTP82uRi_13G2j8Guh-67rb9HqMUyiOyh7RjujESIT4yKI6MlcTQohld8-anG3g4pbIgT8As2tz9xFWcktZ02ge6qpQNksypchoEabclWmwwAzwi1_1MX7p-MEz3VignJhw92K4dZCUdm2hA_1EM-5rg1_1yyUAsVYtCCT5apFeJDIKaEeAiQBH0Kijt0R_1EGdQXceIYUf9A8oeYXby6MEwf0fPevGbHoCzgE0jBmWOoKhVj_1EmmJKY8jQEa-zarfqS95xKPcsxnE-Rk95KvJCU9nRDdBeVouiP5gDhxZr8ax_1Y7DYW5c_1mEKA9hu6tiUC9iVtEKzx6y5AooXGitFFO9W7kO0xphrhVItSSVfv4C1TQ0BbqQitstCqqC6NXnn3DPnm3NJ46-nDkZIcc4DEymWc-bjA3odzmEtGpbqUOfarXw8B1w71QFxHFWkvuA0DG4Vq5f0SDm85z3BsN_1FJ-wFF1I9zZ5fE5lU1NvY5M41v0r6dFKi83DbuHZZdiopm90KbGDzbTMrX9LxusbxzIMAPXYX23a6JCnScyjXppHoYh7PDjjTFlUHmkYSzyA3NSLHYO4gbc6hs6kf62y3DBBo5G3QyWbSYz0ba9JR967sPLGIn4E-lKo2njFN4IIRLNMdEv7OzzjRZE1QlvV_19orYejIvjk8JHFmhucTc0Ivnr0qAvDVZJCyk7E8seXId8tk87krHlVDlVwmoIG5HtxCN9uDgw0Ksey8M_1vpDNjUz2Vz-5Y900Om3z7AwmCaPHy9fu73d2JMgVo4Hcy_1ERQB4zfYLUZA45PghVpXXHfiYo5xwyzQ1KeAcGL28I1LHYAhl2YamQGfMs3y-MGhiCLIyMcgAw7ASfmgFuIli_1VtWXlFiBdgy3as3K8nqk1M_1IFLMU3fzd8K_1-RloqWGUUT_1k_1GSdkARgTt4m89QZY5jY1i3HksOGUMfugY0OGImdPvTVGFehep2BieeiNmssNw03PuZjPYSzN23ZyHuwKFyXMOqblF7wBz9Edvp8IyRN9sIE7Lrex-HNtS72HWsTa2IHhKcw1j2k8y161yp0D8HMD1VeT7Z9KDBTzZTTOaz1b2soOE5Abt9XD4UXcyBcwaGtmMxV4rLJtXz8NGou67EarBiXvreZOARL9RcNeUa24pcbYpP-CW4WerZ4ezSuHQaVYRwmAgPpvqFGDgllGGSU6leSVMQQ6NUXtSfjRKFURnVQTEez5BPsd6AkuvwQli3Zeb8TLSj4eKYRZ8XkXMffCGpeOW_1H3tRlrg0ZLDFzQL2)

Blindfold me, and I'll still be able to Google-fu and pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey: http://thedesignersmuse.blogspot.com/2012/04/next-stop-necker-island-bvi.html

http://s12.postimg.org/arc33es2l/Necker_Island.jpg

If you look at the name of the picuture... you are indeed correct. Yet, the picture seems to have nothing to do with letthebitdrop.com. Maybe OP just googled "nice island"?

In fact I only see a single page with a lot of text that does not make me want to send them money.

All 3 announced thebitdrop on their twitter though.[1]





[1] https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBitDrop?src=hash

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22Necker+Island%22+bitcoin

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=601166.msg6620053#msg6620053

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/25h5fb/bitpay_is_headed_to_the_moon_and_richard_branson/

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/2dfgpo/from_coinapult_let_the_bit_drop/

Funny, how the OP and cap2002 over at Reddit post similarly, and somehow SRB gets tossed into the mix now and then.

Looks like some stealth marketing's afoot that may have the potential of a money grab.

Hey everyone I am offering the same deal but for half of the 'donation' price.

Simply send 0.05 BTC to: 1RbjkzHev3sRnnDxxZv4x8M1FqJ6AEzJK

Winners will be announced at some point in the future...maybe..

Which island is that in the Caribbean

Hey all, I'm offering the same deal as OP and this guy, but my price is only 0.04 BTC! You could win the trip of a lifetime!

Donate to 1L41W2xu85hHBrdt1KkHPC4rSS9z1mY2BR

Good luck and stay happy, suc.. err friends!

I have the same problem, I'm much closer to you than to this event.
Although this is an amazing idea, can't wait to see how it goes. (if it is not a scam)

OP is busteddddd!

@blatchcorn & @Beliathon

Where did the donation come into picture ?

i knew the image that the "litecoinguy" posted was Richard bransons island. but i just presumed he linked a random island image just for the sake of it..

where as the "bitcoin island party" never mentions any details such as:
how many hotel rooms that may be available, (they want a mass crowd, then its stupid to pick a small island with just 1 hotel with 50 rooms)
which week
which island

so i put "the litecoinguy" post aside, and was concentrating on the money grab campaign from coinapult. (the madhatter).
but from what i can see it is most definetly a money grab. cheeky beggers!

id rather a campaign be where they mention the lation and the dates (a specific week) and allow us to just use expedia and other bitcoin accepting travel sites to book the hotel/filight. rather than doing these crap centralized money grabs, just to make them richer.

Taken from the blue text box on the website


The use of terminology is pretty laughable

I'm aware of Coinapult & Bitcoin Beauties. But what is this Aspen Assurance ? What do they do ? Who's behind it ?

aspen assurance turn bitcoins into FIAT. kinda strange for a fiat converter to be involved in a PURELY bitcoin hand out project. which also led me to believe it was a money grab.. as there would be no need at all to even touch fiat, if this were a true bitcoin project.

but yea its kinda obvious to be a money grab when the 'off-shore bank account' company is involved rather than expedia

Is coinapult official involved with this?

Is that service run by reputable members of the community?

correct. sorry for the confusion  :D


i dont know if this whole thing is real or scam. i just wanted to say that, if its legit, its a cool idea.

Make it Tortuga!!!!!!!!!!  Arrrrrrrrrr

I join you in the saving-bitcoin club.

Looks like Jason King's honest face is being used by wrong party.

I'm in South Florida, USA, highly interested, was going to take a cruise recently, hopefully this would be better to network etc.

I'd pay to go on the trip.. even if it required a small amount to be added to help fund this project.

EG trip cost + donation and I'd be in.

Alas it's gotta be next year.. :S Already going to mexico in Nov..

When its going to be held? Is there any further update?

Did you read the thread?
The entire thing is probably a scam, but if done properly this would be a great idea.  :)

This thread is getting ridiculous...

Although a bitcoin party in the isnlands would be amazing.

Richard Branson accepts BTC for some air flights, maybe soon he will add vacations at his island resort.
The future is pretty close to limitless.  :)

Only $55 to enter! Careful everyone. This smells fishy. Yea, I don't buy this shit for a second. If you 'donate' how would they even know who won? They are not collecting any info from you.
What 'island' are they referring to?

70,000 Caribbean Island Residents to Receive Bitcoin in 2015

All 70,000 residents living on the Caribbean nation of Dominica will be eligible to receive bitcoin as part of ‘The Bit Drop’ project, an upcoming collaboration between bitcoin businesses, interest groups and local government officials.

Scheduled to take place on 14th March, 2015, The Bit Drop will feature an island-wide party boasting ‘celebrities, musicians and supporters of bitcoin’, as well as education booths and free giveaways. The event will also coincide with Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi).

http://www.coindesk.com/70000-caribbean-island-residents-receive-bitcoin-2015/

I checked out that Bitcoinbeauties website, and I'm trying to figure out if those girls are bitcoin prostitutes. Considering one of them has no information other than her pics, my suspicion is yes.

This whole scheme reeks of a way to catch a few dumb lonely bitcoin whales, lure them to a tropical island, and bleed them of as much wealth as possible.

You guys are very pesimistic.

of course we are.
think about it. there are only 170,000 tonnes of gold, and 13mill bitcoins. this equates to:
1btc=458 ounces (on a rarity scale)

so knowing how rare bitcoin is, how pessimistic would you be for people on the internet to ask for 46 ounces of gold(0.1btc) for some project.

doing due diligence and not automatically trusting things is what smart bitcoin holders SHOULD be doing. scammers only win if people hand over funds without trusting or checking first. so treat everyone as a scammer until proven innocent. especially if you have the funds, they dont and their the ones asking for free donations

Fair enought, I suppose the fact I cannot just buy a ticket to this party with BTC is pretty sketchy..  I figured they would just set it up if you wanted to go it would cost... I dunno 2-5 BTC with 10% of that going to this cause.

This is amazing! I would love to go.
Anyone want to host a "1BTC entrance" party? Like if you are the owner of at least 1 BTC in your wallet, you can enter  ;D

Feeling sad, cant join :'( :'(

i share franky1s view.  :)
better pesimistic than too optimistic and unrealistic.


but:

Dominica Will Become First Country in the World to Adopt Bitcoin

http://panampost.com/belen-marty/2014/08/28/dominica-will-become-first-country-in-the-world-to-adopt-bitcoin/

http://es.panampost.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_20140814_143007.jpg

Interesting times to live :)

Entire Population in Caribbean Country Dominica Receiving Free Bitcoins in early 2015: “Let the Bit Drop”

The CEO of Coinapult has spoken to Dominica News Online revealing that at least $10 USD worth of bitcoin will be given to each island resident.

http://banksworstfear.com/entire-population-caribbean-country-dominica-receiving-free-bitcoins-early-2015-let-bit-drop/


 8)

Video: Sarah Blincoe Talks “The Bit Drop” Free Bitcoin for 70,000 Dominica Residents

Project manager Sarah Blincoe talked to Sean about “The Bit Drop,” an unprecedented effort to distribute free Bitcoin to the residents of an entire sovereign nation. Digital currency will drop on the small island of Dominica on Pi Day (March 14), 2015, with the help of Coinapult (SMS distribution) and the College Cryptocurrency Network (education), among others.

http://coinbrief.net/bit-drop-interview/

Many would just convert the coin into FIAT,buy a crate of beer and forget what's bitcoin.

some will just convert the coin into FIAT, some will lose their bitcoin and some will use their BTC and tell their friends about it.

Now how fun of a vacation would that be, and just imagine all the fun intoxicated crypto chats with fellow bitcoiners!  Cool

.1 though, I rather save it and hope one day its worth a vacation on its own.

Hmm.   Google images the island.  Looks like there isn't much of any infrastructure, civilization, or much of anything going on there aside from a couple small villages.  

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1354999!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/dominica-boiling-lake-copy.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4NJx55PVtQ/UIwzxwoP0BI/AAAAAAAAUVw/_iTTD46GEEw/s1600/Dominica+Island+5.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-TVMIK-O1og/SOm0PYPj9UI/AAAAAAAACiA/rtyR0oe9P1Y/s400/Dominica_Saint+John1.jpg

Everyone looks sweaty, run down, and dirty.  

http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_0949.jpg

Why did they pick this island?  They must have skipped over 15 islands to get there.  

http://www.broughton-jnr.lincs.sch.uk/_/rsrc/1248633521308/for-children/geography/commonwealth/dominica/wpe17.jpg.jpeg

All with a heck of a lot higher tech savvy citizens, and maybe even some infrastructure to support an economy.

Is this a publicity stunt for Coinapault or actually something that will benefit Bitcoin in the long run?

-B-