We're already starting to see Bitcoin ATM's (or whatever the hell you want to call them), so my question is: when will we start seeing vending machines that accept Bitcoins? Or are they already in existence and I've been living under a rock the past few years?

I'm just fascinated by seeing Bitcoins enter the public sphere with things like ATM's. Considering still that most people don't know what the hell Bitcoins are.

So I'm trying to explain the process of mining Bitcoins to my friend, but unfortunately she's too lazy to research and watch the videos I've sent her on how mining actually works. She understands the idea of decentralized digital currency and all the pros that go along with it and how they're used in exchanges, but she doesn't understand the mining aspect of it. I don't mine that hard, so I'll admit I don't even know a LOT about it... but I can't seem to explain to her in general terms what mining Bitcoins is.

Can someone help me out and explain how to tell my friend what mining is?! BTW: She does understand the concept of blocks.

Simply Question, how many wallets do you have opened?