How to explain bitcoin to old people

[BkkCoins]

Problem: they don't know what online, internet, email, scanning and emailing is. Not joking, they really don't know ANYTHING about computer. And, worst thing, they don't want to learn about it.

Who do you think bought the first generation of home PCs?  Who do you think was using bulletin boards and usenet before the www existed?  Who do you think was signing up for internet and mobile phone services back in the day when those were extremely expensive, buggy technologies?

It was Me i did it all at least once..
Guess I am old enough 

Geez. I guess that friggin dates me too. I'm only 49.

[Gabi]

Problem: they don't know what online, internet, email, scanning and emailing is. Not joking, they really don't know ANYTHING about computer. And, worst thing, they don't want to learn about it.

Who do you think bought the first generation of home PCs?  Who do you think was using bulletin boards and usenet before the www existed?  Who do you think was signing up for internet and mobile phone services back in the day when those were extremely expensive, buggy technologies?

The 0.01% of ppl or probably even less.

The other 99% even today don't know and don't want to learn how to properly use a computer. And when it stop working they call the friend "expert with the computer" or call the technician and pay

[ElectricMucus]

"Like silver but on the internet"

they'll understand

[tvbcof]

"Your best chance to avoid a diet of cat food when it becomes clear that your pension and social security have already been stolen."

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Tell them its the best present for their grandchildren.

Not a bad idea! Think of this in the form of a birthday card (Christmas, etc.). The card would state something like being an old fart and don't know a damn thing about computers, but along with this fiat bill is a link to get a bitcoin, whatever the fuck that is, but they, however the fuck they are say, that in time, one bitcoin could be worth a hell of lot more. Therefore, _______________, you figure out how to unlock it, and may I suggest storing it in a safe place, whereupon it may pay for your college education. Or spend it now on some stupid video game, like I know you will. Either way, I love you, and happy birthday ______________________.

Grandma & Grandpa

[BkkCoins]

Tell them its the best present for their grandchildren.

Not a bad idea! Think of this in the form of a birthday card (Christmas, etc.). The card would state something like being an old fart and don't know a damn thing about computers, but along with this fiat bill is a link to get a bitcoin, whatever the fuck that is, but they, however the fuck they are say, that in time, one bitcoin could be worth a hell of lot more. Therefore, _______________, you figure out how to unlock it, and may I suggest storing it in a safe place, whereupon it may pay for your college education. Or spend it now on some stupid video game, like I know you will. Either way, I love you, and happy birthday ______________________.

Grandma & Grandpa

Isn't there some kind of support for "date stamping" an address such that you can't spend it until some date. I thought I read about that once. Or maybe it was just an idea. Anyway, you could give your grandchildren some bitcoin they can only open on their 21st birthday.