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👉 Do you personally see crypto more as:
A long-term store of value (something to hold)?
A real alternative currency (something to use)?
Actually nowadays I tend to think that Bitcoin is a long-term store of value, where people can hold it and profit from it. However, that doesn't mean that I don't consider it an alternative fiat currency. It still is and always will be. It's just that in the real world not many merchants accept Bitcoin in their stores... and also the fees and waiting time, which doesn't encourage me to use it like any other currency. But in certain cases, I might be interested in using Bitcoin as a currency in transactions. In which cases in particular would you use bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for transactions? |
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And thanks a lot for the tip about posting in the Project Development board — that’s a great suggestion and I’ll definitely do that.
You're very welcome, but make sure not to go against the rules by creating another thread in there with the same content [you can only move this one (rule #12)]: Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQHow did the platform feel overall?
Apart from the issue that I mentioned before, everything else was smooth [it felt good, but there are still a lot of missing pieces]. Would you actually use it once it’s launched?
Since you're looking into launching it in the US first, I can't use it until it extends to other regions. And how often do you think you’d use a service like this?
It depends on the kind of items that'll be listed in your marketplace [if it'd really be like Amazon, I'll be using it at least once a month]. - Best of luck  If you don’t mind me asking, where are you from? We're trying to get a better sense of where most of our potential users are located. If there’s strong interest in your country, we’d definitely consider making our service available there too. 🙌 |
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1. How about an option for dark mode
2. How I am supposed to know that an Item is available in the platform if I just have to keep guessing in the search button. It's better to have items listed in categories or even by name, just like platforms such as AliExpress do.
3. Pulling up the search results is a bit annoyingly slow when you try to such up anything.
thanks a lot for your valuable feedback — it really helps us shape and improve what we’re building! Dark mode is on our roadmap, though not a top priority right now. As for item discovery, the idea is to quickly show what’s available via search — if it doesn’t show up, it’s not listed. Still, we’re planning to add categories or grouped listings to make browsing easier. We’re aware of the performance issues and are actively working to upgrade our server infrastructure. Would you personally use the platform? How often, and what kind of items would interest you most? Thanks again for helping us build something better! |
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I personally think crypto mostly as a store of value especially during uncertain markets but I think the shift toward spending will come once we have more stability better UX and incentives. If your platform can make it seamless and offer real value compared to fiat options I think a lot of people would be open to spending their crypto more often
Totally agree — better UX and real incentives are exactly what we need to move from holding to spending. That’s what we’re trying to build with our platform: a smooth, crypto-native shopping experience that actually makes sense compared to fiat. We’re also testing a 1–3% crypto cashback on purchases as an added incentive. If you’re open to it, I’d love for you to try the beta and share your thoughts — especially on the UX. Your feedback would be super valuable as we keep improving! |
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bitcunia.com could be a solution, they offer a large amount of products, like Amazon but with cryptocurrencies
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Hey everyone, I'm currently working on a crypto-based marketplace — think of it as an Amazon-style platform, but where you can buy real products using cryptocurrencies instead of fiat. We're now opening up access to the beta version and would love to invite some of you from the BitcoinTalk community to try it out. What we’re looking for: Feedback on UI/UX: Is the experience smooth? What could be improved? Feature suggestions: What would you like to see in a crypto-powered marketplace? Your location: We're currently evaluating the best region for the official launch, and we're seriously considering starting with the United States, but we'd love to know where you're from and if you'd use it there. Bonus system: We're working on a crypto cashback feature (1%–3%) for purchases — your thoughts on this are especially welcome! Pricing note: Please note that the prices shown in the beta are indicative only and may vary depending on your country due to regional differences in availability and shipping. Bug reports: If you find anything not working properly, please report it! Your input is incredibly valuable to us. Beta access: https://bitcunia.com/ ( No email required ) Your feedback matters — we're building this for the crypto community, and your input helps shape the platform into something truly useful. If you're interested, feel free to reply here or contact us: Email: bitcuniainfo@gmail.comThanks in advance for helping us shape the future of this project! |
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I haven’t started spending bitcoin yet, but am sure later in the future, I will definitely be using bitcoin for transactions. Currently am just holding bitcoin, and am not using it for transactions yet, and the reason why I don’t use bitcoin for transactions is because I haven’t seen any store that’s accepting bitcoin yet in my country, if you are holding bitcoin, and you want to make some transactions, you will have to sell your bitcoin into the local currency before you will be able to transact, but am sure with time, we are soon going to start seeing businesses and companies accepting bitcoin as payment method, and we will be able to make payment with bitcoin.
That's exactly what we're building — an online store where you can buy anything you want using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. We'd love to hear your feedback on the beta! Beta access: https://bitcunia.com/ ( No email required ) |
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Yeah, I feel this question. Most people I know treat crypto like an investment, not something to spend. I used to get hype about the idea of buying coffee with Bitcoin back in the day  , but let’s be real — most of us are hodling. Why? Because it’s been going up over time, and spending it feels like burning cash. If I buy something with ETH today, I’m always thinking “what if this coin is worth more tomorrow?” That said, I *would* spend crypto if it made sense. Like, if I got paid in stablecoins or had a card that automatically converted my crypto at checkout without fees or headaches. Or if there was actual cashback/rewards in crypto for spending it — that’d make me think twice. So to answer your question directly: Right now, I see crypto more as a store of value. But I could see myself using it regularly if the experience was smooth, practical, and actually benefited me more than just holding onto it. Big fan of what you're building — we need more stuff like that to push things forward. Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply — really appreciated! What you said is exactly what we’re aiming for: making crypto spending simple, smooth, and actually worth it. That’s why we’re building a platform with features like crypto cashback (1–3%), stablecoin support, and an experience that feels just like any regular online store. If you're interested, I’d love to give you access to the beta. Beta access: https://bitcunia.com/ ( No email required ) Your feedback matters — we're building this for the crypto community, and your input helps shape the platform into something truly useful. |
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Based on a few things that I can test, I think you need to improve its overall speed [it's somewhat slow, but on one occasion, it even got stuck in the four-dots loading animation when I clicked on an item]. What would you like to see in a crypto-powered marketplace?
- Live status updates of orders
- Discount alerts on related searched items
- Featured items with the lowest price tags in the past month
- An in-house system that'd handle the return of the ordered products
- Multiple crypto payment gateways to choose from [preferably those with no registration requirements]
You might want to add different categories to your homepage and while you're at it, try to include TOS, PP and FAQ pages as well. - BTW, since you're looking for beta testers and also support Bitcoin, you can move this thread to the "Project Development" board by using the move button from the bottom left corner of the page.Thanks again for testing the platform and for the great feedback — really appreciated! We're aware of the performance issues you mentioned (like the occasional slowdown and loading glitch), and we're actively working on improving speed and stability as we move toward a more polished release. As for the features you listed — some great ideas there! We’ll definitely be evaluating which ones we can integrate in the future, especially things like: - Order tracking
- Discount alerts
Also, just to clarify — the ToS and Privacy Policy are currently in development and will be published once completed. And thanks a lot for the tip about posting in the Project Development board — that’s a great suggestion and I’ll definitely do that. That said, I’d love to hear your personal take: - How did the platform feel overall?
- Would you actually use it once it’s launched?
- And how often do you think you’d use a service like this?
Your input really helps shape the direction we take — thanks again for being part of this! |
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Hey everyone, I'm currently working on a crypto-based marketplace — think of it as an Amazon-style platform, but where you can buy real products using cryptocurrencies instead of fiat. We're now opening up access to the beta version and would love to invite some of you from the BitcoinTalk community to try it out. What we’re looking for: Feedback on UI/UX: Is the experience smooth? What could be improved? Feature suggestions: What would you like to see in a crypto-powered marketplace? Your location: We're currently evaluating the best region for the official launch, and we're seriously considering starting with the United States, but we'd love to know where you're from and if you'd use it there. Bonus system: We're working on a crypto cashback feature (1%–3%) for purchases — your thoughts on this are especially welcome! Pricing note: Please note that the prices shown in the beta are indicative only and may vary depending on your country due to regional differences in availability and shipping. Bug reports: If you find anything not working properly, please report it! Your input is incredibly valuable to us. Beta access: https://bitcunia.com/ ( No email required ) Your feedback matters — we're building this for the crypto community, and your input helps shape the platform into something truly useful. If you're interested, feel free to reply here or contact us: Email: bitcuniainfo@gmail.comThanks in advance for helping us shape the future of this project! |
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Believe it or not many people want to spend their Bitcoin online too, and this shouldn't stop them from holding Bitcoin for the long term as well, I spend part of my Bitcoin as money and I hold the remaining.
It would have been cool to check out your platform but I guess you have your reason why you don't want to drop link to the platform, I am a long term BTC holder and I have also use BTC to make some purchases online too so don't let this be reason why you should halt what you are working on..
Don't forget about other coins too, BTC is more of gold than others and I believe that people feels like spending other coins as means of payment more than using Bitcoin.
Hey! I didn’t include the link because I don’t want to spam, and as I mentioned in the first post, the platform is still in development. I’m genuinely interested in your thoughts and feedback. If you’d like, I can send you access to the beta version. Just let me know! Contacts: Telegram: NAM3tv email: bitcuniainfo@gmail.com |
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I wouldn't mind trying it out, let me know if you can!
I'm glad to hear that — feel free to reach out to me here: 📱 Telegram: @NAM3tv 📧 Email: bitcuniainfo@gmail.comLooking forward to hearing from you! |
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I had used Bitcoin in the past as a currency, but we're talking about 2013 or 2014, more than 10 years ago. Back then, Bitcoin was valued at $200 and it didn't seem too much of a deal. This however has changed, and it's now worth over $100,000 (and recently surpassed a new ATH once again), rendering an extremely valuable asset that I'm not going to use on something that I can simply pay with fiat currencies. I don't think I'm going to start spending Bitcoin, unless it's time for me to convert to fiat.
Perhaps your idea of a marketplace where you could deal with cryptocurrency doesn't sound bad, I'm not sure if I'd still use Bitcoin, because I consider it a long-term investment, but I would consider using it.
Hey, thank you so much for sharing your opinion. I really value your thoughts and feedback on this. If you're interested, I’d be happy to give you access to the beta version of the platform (still in development). Let me know! |
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Thanks to everyone in this very active community — reading through the replies has helped me understand a wide range of opinions and perspectives on the current state of crypto. One thing that became clear is that some people are genuinely interested in using crypto, while others still prefer to hold it like digital gold. A major concern that was raised by many is the high transaction fees associated with Bitcoin. That’s completely valid. But just to clarify — our platform doesn’t rely on BTC alone. We support 300+ cryptocurrencies across multiple blockchains, including TRON, which has extremely low fees. From what I’m seeing, the best path toward real crypto adoption might be a dual strategy: Use major coins like BTC or ETH as long-term stores of value Use stablecoins like USDT (especially on low-fee chains like TRON) for everyday purchases That way, people can preserve value while still having a practical, cost-efficient way to actually use crypto as a currency. Really appreciate all the input — it’s helping shape the direction of what I’m building. 👉 If anyone is interested in the platform I’m building and would like to contribute with feedback or ideas, feel free to reach out via email. I’ll be happy to give you access to the demo version. Email : bitcuniainfo@gmail.com |
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I’ve been working on an idea for a platform — basically an Amazon-style marketplace where you can buy anything using crypto. Not just NFTs, but actual everyday products. While building it, I ran into a fundamental question: 💬 Are people even interested in spending their crypto? Most of us say we believe in the future of decentralized money. But when it comes down to it, we treat Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other tokens like long-term investments — not as actual currencies for day-to-day spending. So I wanted to ask the community directly: 👉 Do you personally see crypto more as: A long-term store of value (something to hold)? A real alternative currency (something to use)? And if you don’t spend your crypto — what would it take to make you start? I'm not here to shill a project. Genuinely just curious — this question has shaped how I approach the product I'm building. If anyone’s interested, you can check out the beta version here: Beta access: https://bitcunia.com/ ( No email required ) I’d really appreciate any feedback — even a quick thought helps a lot as we shape the platform around what real crypto users actually want. |
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