So, newcomers to bitcoin, how do you view bitcoin?

[coinchase]

I'm thinking of developing a service. I have a ton of ideas but nothing is standing out as unique or worth my time. So might as well start a convo here. Tell me your thoughts on bitcoin! Here are a few ideas/questions:

What do you want to get out of bitcoin?
What do you feel is missing that would help people get into cryptocurrencies more easily/quickly/smoothly?
Whats a major problem you see facing the bitcoin community?
Do you know what ripple is and what are your thoughts on it?
What would make bitcoin more fun?
How do you most likely see yourself earning btc?
What do you think about cryptocurrencies in general?
What do you think would help you out when it comes to bitcoin transactions/storage/use?
How new are you to bitcoin?

Please feel free to answer any/all questions and add your own!

[alkuluku]

What do you feel is missing that would help people get into cryptocurrencies more easily/quickly/smoothly?

The ability to pay at (almost) any supermarket or bar. Before that happens the masses don't have any reason to even think about cryptocurrencies.

What would make bitcoin more fun?

Stripper g-strings that accept bitcoins.

[pvtbrutus]

The problem with BTC is that the learningcurve to use them is way to high to be a widespread acceptable currency. I work in a computer shop and experience everyday how lazy/stupid the general population is. Most cant find the "Windows" key on a keyboard...

So in order for the general population to use BTC a lot has to change or be hidden in order to overcome this hurdle and make it easier.

[madkind]

I want it to dethrone Paypal, and have an Ebay like marketplace.

[lizardflix]

I want it to become as easy to use as any other fiat currency.  The UI is horrible right now and for it to move forward with the general population it has to become as simple as logging into Amazon etc.  I'm a big fan of the technology but we are reaching a point in its maturation where it needs to become easy to understand and use by everybody who shops at Walmart. 

That's all I want.

[umair131]

When first know it. I think to myself this is it. I became a fan of bitcoin eversince.

[yurtesen]

In same order:

I want to use it.
Getting people educated in how to use computers and not be scared of them.
The ever growing size of blockchain file is worrying me
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Money doesnt have to be fun. But it would be good if all the POS machines around the world accepted bitcoins. Do that!
Buying or mining
They are good for "people" bad for bankers :p
I am not sure
Not so new

[meisenst]

The #1 thing I hear about BTC from people who don't really know about it is "aren't those used to do illegal things?".

Bitcoins need less FUD. =(

[DannyHamilton]

I'm thinking of developing a service. I have a ton of ideas but nothing is standing out as unique or worth my time. So might as well start a convo here. Tell me your thoughts on bitcoin! Here are a few ideas/questions:

What do you want to get out of bitcoin?

Wealthy?

What do you feel is missing that would help people get into cryptocurrencies more easily/quickly/smoothly?

Audited bitcoin banks with insured deposits.

Whats a major problem you see facing the bitcoin community?

Security of wallet, ease of safe use for non-technical types.

Do you know what ripple is

Yes.

and what are your thoughts on it?

meh.

What would make bitcoin more fun?

More volatility.

What do you think about cryptocurrencies in general?

Very interesting.

What do you think would help you out when it comes to bitcoin transactions/storage/use?

Audited bitcoin banks with insured deposits.

How new are you to bitcoin?

15 months.

[wachtwoord]

Stripper g-strings that accept bitcoins.

Pimp Coin. You're welcome.

[Foxpup]

What do you want to get out of bitcoin?

A private space colony, so that I (and others who think like me) can finally get off this rock for good. It should only cost half a trillion dollars or so to build. I reckon Bitcoin can take me there. Hmm, maybe not.

What do you feel is missing that would help people get into cryptocurrencies more easily/quickly/smoothly?

More accessible exchanges.

Whats a major problem you see facing the bitcoin community?

The same problem that faces all communities: too many stupid people.

Do you know what ripple is and what are your thoughts on it?

Yes. My thoughts? It's all going to end in tears.

What would make bitcoin more fun?

It's money. Money isn't supposed to be fun. Money is supposed to buy fun. If your money itself is fun, there's something wrong with it.

How do you most likely see yourself earning btc?

Trading.

What do you think about cryptocurrencies in general?

In general, most if not all altcoins are just ill-conceived attempts to make their creators rich, as none of them really solve any problem that Bitcoin doesn't and they don't add any real value at all.

What do you think would help you out when it comes to bitcoin transactions/storage/use?

I'd like more things to spend them on. That would be helpful not just for me, but also my wallet, as it would increase the value of my coins. Oh, and it'd probably be helpful for other people too, I guess.

How new are you to bitcoin?

18 months.