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March 30, 2013, 03:04:13 PM
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A while ago by Wikipedia views:
http://stats.grok.se/en/latest90/paypal
http://stats.grok.se/en/latest90/bitcoin

And now on Twitter, too:
http://analytics.topsy.com/?q=bitcoin%2Cpaypal&period=1%20month

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March 30, 2013, 03:06:21 PM
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Paypal -> GONE
Bitcoin -> HERE

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March 30, 2013, 03:59:37 PM
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We can only hope that it will completely take it over one day.

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March 30, 2013, 05:19:28 PM
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Because of the above statement, I did some research on google trendwatch. Worldwide, it doesn't seem to be true yet:
http://www.google.com/trends/explore?hl=en#q=paypal%2C%20bitcoin&date=today%203-m&cmpt=q
On the other hand, singularity seems to be approaching in Russia:
http://www.google.com/trends/explore?hl=en#q=paypal%2C%20bitcoin&geo=RU&date=today%203-m&cmpt=q

Note: if a graph goes to zero on the far right, that's a google bug.
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March 30, 2013, 05:48:13 PM
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These bitcoin/PayPal search comparisons are interesting - but not really statistically significant.  I mean, pretty much everyone already knows what PayPal is:  those who google it, or wiki it, are almost certainly doing so for a different reason than those who search on bitcoin.

I'd imagine that for PayPal searches, people are trying to find a contact number to call and complain.  Good luck with that...

Dankedan: price seems low, time to sell I think...
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March 30, 2013, 05:59:54 PM
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These bitcoin/PayPal search comparisons are interesting - but not really statistically significant.  I mean, pretty much everyone already knows what PayPal is:  those who google it, or wiki it, are almost certainly doing so for a different reason than those who search on bitcoin.

I'd imagine that for PayPal searches, people are trying to find a contact number to call and complain.  Good luck with that...
This. I never bothered checking the wiki entry for PayPal.

The most significant figure to compare is how much currency is being held by PayPal vs. how much the currently held amount of BTC is worth.

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March 30, 2013, 06:03:06 PM
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LOL, so true BTC Books
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March 30, 2013, 06:14:21 PM
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How about transaction volume how is it doing for transaction volume?
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March 30, 2013, 08:24:34 PM
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How about transaction volume how is it doing for transaction volume?
Of course posts above are right... by most measures PayPal is much larger. Still interesting and funny.  Grin
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March 30, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/130879996721?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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March 30, 2013, 10:39:29 PM
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Paypal -> GONE
Bitcoin -> HERE

Paypal -> YESTERDAY
Bitcoin -> TODAY
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March 30, 2013, 11:50:14 PM
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These bitcoin/PayPal search comparisons are interesting - but not really statistically significant.  I mean, pretty much everyone already knows what PayPal is:  those who google it, or wiki it, are almost certainly doing so for a different reason than those who search on bitcoin.

I'd imagine that for PayPal searches, people are trying to find a contact number to call and complain.  Good luck with that...
This. I never bothered checking the wiki entry for PayPal.

The most significant figure to compare is how much currency is being held by PayPal vs. how much the currently held amount of BTC is worth.


My sentiments exactly.
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March 30, 2013, 11:57:07 PM
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These bitcoin/PayPal search comparisons are interesting - but not really statistically significant.  I mean, pretty much everyone already knows what PayPal is:  those who google it, or wiki it, are almost certainly doing so for a different reason than those who search on bitcoin.

I'd imagine that for PayPal searches, people are trying to find a contact number to call and complain.  Good luck with that...
It's extremely easy to find a number for paypal...contact us>call us oh no that was so hard.

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March 31, 2013, 12:07:03 AM
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These bitcoin/PayPal search comparisons are interesting - but not really statistically significant.  I mean, pretty much everyone already knows what PayPal is:  those who google it, or wiki it, are almost certainly doing so for a different reason than those who search on bitcoin.

I'd imagine that for PayPal searches, people are trying to find a contact number to call and complain.  Good luck with that...
It's extremely easy to find a number for paypal...contact us>call us oh no that was so hard.

You're right - it's gotten easier.  Much easier than a few years ago when it was - literally - impossible to call eBay or PayPal.

My point was generic, and poorly expressed.

Dankedan: price seems low, time to sell I think...
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March 31, 2013, 12:56:15 AM
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March 31, 2013, 01:38:10 AM
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Old but gold.
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March 31, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
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Wow, that's actually amazing. If Bitcoin became the new Paypal (The way pretty much everyone expects you to pay online), then that'd be awesome!
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March 31, 2013, 02:48:52 AM
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Another member posted this recently, an app called Bridgewalker

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Send and receive bitcoins, but hold US dollar.

Can we mark GayPal's grave already?

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March 31, 2013, 06:00:51 AM
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Suck it paypal. lol
Even here in Oman I had dinner with a guy who knew of bitcoin. This is happening guys!

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March 31, 2013, 06:46:18 AM
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Suck it paypal. lol
Even here in Oman I had dinner with a guy who knew of bitcoin. This is happening guys!

O man!  Oman?

Dankedan: price seems low, time to sell I think...
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