has bitcoin become too simplistic?

[Publictalk792]

Learning the technical part of Bitcoin is a choice since people don't need that knowledge to buy, sell, or keep Bitcoin.  How many people know how fiat is printed or the technicalities behind the online transfer of funds? In addition, information about Bitcoin and the crypto industry is now available on different platforms, making it easy to learn. The knowledge about the complex areas of Bitcoin is worth to learn, but it's not necessary if you want to just use Bitcoin.

That is  sensible point that you made that people do not need to know technical details of Bitcoin to use it just as most people use cash or online banking without understanding how they work. This is due to Bitcoin is now easy to use and you do not need to understand things like blockchain or cryptography to simply buy sell or hold it. And learning complex parts of Bitcoin is helpful and gives you better control but fact is that Bitcoin works in simple way for users because it is accessible to everyone this does not matter they know about technology or not.

[Koadharber]

Learning the technical part of Bitcoin is a choice since people don't need that knowledge to buy, sell, or keep Bitcoin.  How many people know how fiat is printed or the technicalities behind the online transfer of funds? In addition, information about Bitcoin and the crypto industry is now available on different platforms, making it easy to learn. The knowledge about the complex areas of Bitcoin is worth to learn, but it's not necessary if you want to just use Bitcoin.

That is  sensible point that you made that people do not need to know technical details of Bitcoin to use it just as most people use cash or online banking without understanding how they work. This is due to Bitcoin is now easy to use and you do not need to understand things like blockchain or cryptography to simply buy sell or hold it. And learning complex parts of Bitcoin is helpful and gives you better control but fact is that Bitcoin works in simple way for users because it is accessible to everyone this does not matter they know about technology or not.

Learning the technical side of Bitcoin is purely a choice because anyone can use it without knowing the deep mechanics behind how it works most people today use fiat money and online banking without ever learning how currencies are printed or how bank transfers are processed the same idea applies to Bitcoin its system is designed to be simple on the surface and complex underneath so that everyday users can send and receive transactions easily. People who want to explore the technical side like how mining works or how blocks are verified can definitely gain more control and understanding it helps especially when learning about wallet security and private keys but this knowledge is not a requirement for using Bitcoin modern wallets and exchanges already handle most of the complex work in the background.

the best part is that information about Bitcoin is widely available online for anyone who wants to learn there are videos articles and tutorials that explain both the basics and the deeper technology step by step but again it depends on the user’s interest and goals. Bitcoin was created to be accessible it allows both technical experts and regular users to interact with it in their own way whether someone just wants to hold it as an investment or dive deeper into blockchain mechanics Bitcoin gives room for both without forcing anyone to understand the full technical structure.

[hero_the_bossman]

Bitcoin hasn’t become too simplistic; it has become more stable and established. Its core design remains focused on security, decentralization, and scarcity. While newer blockchains offer complex features, Bitcoin’s simplicity is its strength, serving as a reliable store of value and foundation for innovation in the broader crypto ecosystem.

I do think that the OP was talking more about the view of the people of it - nowadays, not many people dig deeper for the core principles of BTC, they just want to see results with it, and the faster - the better.

[Cekikafa]

 Most of  % 99 people on internet, dont know how https/htlm, script works, but they use internet for everything such as invest, send money-banking etc.
 Bitcoin idea is simple; decentralization of money. Bitcoin code is complex.

[ancafe]

but in your opinion, if majority of the people knew bitcoin and its basics but not the more technical part of it would you consider this as a success? is simplicity
the point of adoption?

Success in Bitcoin is nothing more than how someone uses Bitcoin to achieve financial freedom. If someone can't utilize that, then in my opinion, it's not a success. Many people out there know Bitcoin, both technically and in other ways, but because they don't engage with it, they don't achieve any success. Bitcoin is quite simple to understand, and in my opinion, all that's required is the ability to buy and store it in a safe place.

The rest isn't necessary, especially for people who only use Bitcoin for long-term investment. A lot of knowledge can sometimes make it difficult to get involved due to various considerations, which ultimately make it difficult to get started. It's better to choose one part correctly, and investing in Bitcoin will lead someone to financial freedom the right way.

[melinoe]

Most of  % 99 people on internet, dont know how https/htlm, script works, but they use internet for everything such as invest, send money-banking etc.
 Bitcoin idea is simple; decentralization of money. Bitcoin code is complex.

Especially nowadays, when people get their answers and data through AI 80% of the time or even more..

Bitcoin is about your freedom from the system that is here and doesn't work in your favor. And it allows to be a user of itself without much background knowledge on it (though it's interesting and worth the while, imo).

[Byebyebtc]

i had this thought trying to scroll here on the forum looking for discussions about bitcoin and i want to ask whether we think bitcoin has become too simplistic? i do not mean simplistic in a way that the very core of bitcoin has changed but rather how it’s perceived by people

since there’s more and more people getting into bitcoin, we should expect that bitcoin will be explained and understood in easier ways and its technically advanced or more complex parts would not be explored by most people anymore

all they would know is how to buy, sell and hold and that’s it

but in your opinion, if majority of the people knew bitcoin and its basics but not the more technical part of it would you consider this as a success? is simplicity
the point of adoption?

Bitcoin getting simplistic is actually a good one even in other part of short term investment and trading has now been made easy, that average individuals are now able to access it, before it was only computers used in all these but now we have access to them in our mobile phones, and using them is now very easy as well

i personally consider it success to an extent, but if not used wisely would lead to loss of money, even as these things has been made easy just buying and selling is not enough, more knowledge about bitcoin is still required, especially when it comes to the movement, so investors will not sale their coins when its not matured enough as a result of fear.

[Boiboi20]

The number of people that has embraced bitcoin doesn't actually make it simpler to understand. What actually happened is that there are alot of ways to learn about bitcoin. Unlike those times that even google does not carry enough information about bitcoin, but not a simple search or chatgpt could do some wonderful work explaining bitcoin.

Secondly, those early days was mainly decentralisation according to Satoshi's proposal. But today, centralization has encroached so much and diluted how we learn and perceived bitcoin now.

Yeah you are right the fact more people are into bitcoin now doesn’t automatically make it easier to understand the real difference is that there is just more information out there day you can literally learn everything from a quick google search or chatGPT back then bitcoin was all about true decentralization but now with so much centralization creeping in the way people learn and see bitcoin has definitely change.

[CageMabok]

Yeah you are right the fact more people are into bitcoin now doesn’t automatically make it easier to understand the real difference is that there is just more information out there day you can literally learn everything from a quick google search or chatGPT back then bitcoin was all about true decentralization but now with so much centralization creeping in the way people learn and see bitcoin has definitely change.

While some people's perspectives have changed when it comes to learning about Bitcoin, the basics of Bitcoin will still be learned by those who are already into it today. Because Bitcoin is so different from so many other centralized cryptocurrencies, most people still discriminate against it, as it simply isn't worth comparing it to others. Learning about Bitcoin is much easier now than it was in the past, as there are now numerous articles about it available online and available for anyone to read for free.

[TheUltraElite]

I think its about the choice to be able to buy something that is technically complex but use it with ease.

Take for example a smartphone, most of the people who use that device for day to day services, dont understand the technical part happening inside it but they will still use it because it helps them do something that they need.

Bitcoin is like that only. It solves the problem that banks has imposed on us, it helps us decentralize the financial system and that is what people like and hence they will continue to use it.

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

I think its about the choice to be able to buy something that is technically complex but use it with ease.

Take for example a smartphone, most of the people who use that device for day to day services, dont understand the technical part happening inside it but they will still use it because it helps them do something that they need.

Bitcoin is like that only. It solves the problem that banks has imposed on us, it helps us decentralize the financial system and that is what people like and hence they will continue to use it.

To use something, people must learn and the more careful learning they do, the more smoothly experience they will have with less mistakes. They never need to understand things deeply behind any product, as it is unncessary but if they want to learn deeply like this, there is always space for learning as learning is endless.

To use bitcoin on Bitcoin blockchain, it's complicated with newbies but if they can learn, it becomes easily to use Bitcoin blockchain for bitcoin transactions. It does not require too much time of learning and practicing with testnet or mainnet.

https://learnmeabitcoin.com/
https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information/bitcoin-explained.html
https://www.bitcointutorials.org/

[DPHOR]

What do you think people are going into Bitcoin to? For me there is nothing else apart from the success and benefits they would derived from Bitcoin that is the reason why it's attracting people the more, and of course as we know there are people who are venturing into Bitcoin for payment and transactional methods and they are not just doing that also as a safe haven for them.
Over the past the years stating from 2009 till date you would see that it's gradually gaining attention and dominating and also getting exposed across the globe.

[letteredhub]

That is  sensible point that you made that people do not need to know technical details of Bitcoin to use it just as most people use cash or online banking without understanding how they work. This is due to Bitcoin is now easy to use and you do not need to understand things like blockchain or cryptography to simply buy sell or hold it. And learning complex parts of Bitcoin is helpful and gives you better control but fact is that Bitcoin works in simple way for users because it is accessible to everyone this does not matter they know about technology or not.

Everyone just have to focus on their individual area of interest in the adoption of bitcoin, which is true that you mustn't be an expert in the  technical aspect of bitcoin before you can even make success and profit from the asset. If you're interested in trading and hodling of bitcoin for profit, your interest will be to gain knowledge about the best security modalities to secure your bitcoin, to learn about market volatility and it's dynamics, going further into the technical area is definitely optional. With the internet there's nothing hiding about bitcoin and, peoole that wants to go into the complex aspect of bitcoin  must have an interest in bitcoin mining, bitcoin Blockchain tech, etc. oOtherwise, the basics on how to safely use bitcoin is enough for the average joe. we all have to acknowledge the fact that profit is what is driving the growing bitcoin adoption and every individuals interest can't be motivated into the technical area in making that profit.

[₿itcoin]

i had this thought trying to scroll here on the forum looking for discussions about bitcoin and i want to ask whether we think bitcoin has become too simplistic?
but in your opinion, if majority of the people knew bitcoin and its basics but not the more technical part of it would you consider this as a success? is simplicity
the point of adoption?

I agree that most people now use Bitcoin more simply, buy, hodl, repeat is basically the mantra these days, however  that is a win.  you know, adoption of bitcoin is remarkably influenced by perceived usefulness &  ease of use.  Bitcoin would not get bigger  to billions if it was only for techies.  Peer to peer money for all was the fundamental concept.  Therefore, triumph is achieved if the majority comprehends the fundamentals &  feels empowered to take part.  It is admissible that at most a select few will have way in to the intricate technical details

[Yorubek]

What do you think people are going into Bitcoin to? For me there is nothing else apart from the success and benefits they would derived from Bitcoin that is the reason why it's attracting people the more, and of course as we know there are people who are venturing into Bitcoin for payment and transactional methods and they are not just doing that also as a safe haven for them.
Over the past the years stating from 2009 till date you would see that it's gradually gaining attention and dominating and also getting exposed across the globe.

It is true that the opportunities or freedom and success that can be obtained from accepting Bitcoin are the reason why ordinary people and small and big businessmen and different countries are accepting Bitcoin. Over time, the use of Bitcoin is continuously spreading all over the world and will expand in the future in a big amount, because Bitcoin decentralized digital asset of the future, the supply is limited, and no specific country or government can control it. By holding Bitcoin in the long term, we can protect ourselves from inflation. All these factors are the reason why people are very enthusiastic about buying Bitcoin.

[Fiasem20]

Over the past the years stating from 2009 till date you would see that it's gradually gaining attention and dominating and also getting exposed across the globe.

Exactly the point, Bitcoin has become so popular around the globe.Satoshi's invention is indeed a success,then a lot of persons thought it would grow to this day but it has proven them wrong.Even the governments of most countries have started using Bitcoin as their strategic reserve, that alone can tell it all how the adoption rate of Bitcoin is growing massively.I even came across a thread on the forum where banks have started advertising Bitcoin to their customers as a good investment option.So in essence if these two third parties that don't work hand in hand with Bitcoin start embracing it's potential how much more the future?in my own opinion I think it would be an impressive outcome.

[The Cryptovator]

Yes, Bitcoin has become too simplistic. Because the real goal of Bitcoin stays behind the current Bitcoin adoption. You may notice even government thinking to reserve Bitcoin means they consider Bitcoin as a store of value rather than a peer-to-peer payment system. But still the nature of Bitcoin exists the same as for what it was created. This isn't negative for the Bitcoin community. Because besides the real goal of Bitcoin, you are getting a benefit from that through Bitcoin investment.

We can still make borderless transactions through Bitcoin without any third party, though the Bitcoin payment system stayed behind. Because the transaction fees are pretty high, and to get confirmation, you need to wait a bit longer. This means if you buy something in real life from the physical store, you may need to wait for the transaction to be confirmed. However, I have to admit most Bitcoin investors aren't aware of the technical part of Bitcoin. Also it isn't necessary, the same as we have been using the Mobile Financial System (MFS), but we don't know the technology behind it. But at least we have to know the basic things, like protecting your privacy and funds as well.

[0x000369]

yeah i feel the same way honestly the early crowd was super technical because bitcoin was harder to use back then and you kinda had to know what you were doing to trust it but now things are different and people only care if it works most folks using bitcoin today dont think about how it functions under the hood same way nobody cares how a car engine works or how the internet actually moves data around they just want something simple fast and safe.

as long as people learn the basics like keeping their keys safe and avoiding scams i think thats enough for regular users the deep technical stuff will always be there for the people who want to dig into it but it shouldnt be a requirement for everyone.

maybe this shift isnt a bad thing at all maybe its exactly what happens when something becomes mainstream.