Can Bitcoin be used by ordinary citizens?

[chmod777]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

[pooya87]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

first there needs to be some place they can "use" bitcoin at. if we want to talk about usage. then if there is a place to use bitcoin just the way there is a place to use credit card, even if "regular citizens" don't understand the technology behind bitcoin they can use it with their phone Apps, with their third party services that make it easier and so on.

[Maslate]

People with interest with bitcoin can learn how to use it, this will depend on how would be the popularity of bitcoin will go on. Not only those who are computer savvy have the chance to use bitcoin because it is not complicated as what people are thinking. There is a guide for anyone to follow if they like to try it, once they read and try it, it would be very easy for them to use it, to tell you, I'm not computer savvy but I learn to use it easily.

[chickenado]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

If they buying some items online they use it even if they are not interested they can use it as mode of payment. Many people here in our country that using bitcoin use this as investment in MlM, Use this as mode of payment. use this to transafer their money. and many more.

[divinemaniac]

Of course ordinary citizens can use bitcoins. But, the catch is that, they will not be able to use it properly unless they have atleast some knowledge about cryptography and security. A lot of terms used in the community will leave them confused. But, the thing is that anyone can learn something if it is an interest or a necessity. Just look at computers

[chmod777]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

first there needs to be some place they can "use" bitcoin at. if we want to talk about usage. then if there is a place to use bitcoin just the way there is a place to use credit card, even if "regular citizens" don't understand the technology behind bitcoin they can use it with their phone Apps, with their third party services that make it easier and so on.

Yes it can increase the usage rate. People do not need to know about the technical infrastructure. Simple ease of use that people need. For example, anyone can shop with credit card without knowing their technical infrastructure. It is practical and easy to shop with credit card. The use rate will increase if bitcoin is a develop application in this way.

[shamzblueworld]

Yes, why not. In the future I think we'll definitely see more and more people using bitcoin for common and real life (off tech) tradings and exchanges. For that people have to realize what are the advantages of using bitcoin, only then they are going to consider it. But I think it is still quite a few years to to go for that to happen, and we all hope bitcoin survives till that.

[bitcampaign]

I thought it was no problem to introduce bitcoin for ordinary people it's just that we probably need a website to raise funds for the bitcoin community who would be willing to start introducing bitcoin where they live

[Kemarit]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

As long as people can be paid and can transact bitcoin and change bitcoin
to fiat then people will used it. I think bitcoin can and will be use by
ordinary citizen not just individual who are interested in technology.
Like the people above you mentioned, let say they went to groceries
and buy some stuff then used bitcoin as mode of payment. So it will be
applicable to a lof of ordinary citizen. We should expect like this
to happen if bitcoin will be universally accepted and can be used as
means of payment. Right now, only those tech people I believe know
about bitcoin so we are taking advantage of it.

[jacee]

I don't see why not. Bitcoin is just another digital version of a money hich eeryone in this world is using and I don't think that tere is anything special about it on why it cam not be used by someone ordinary, I mean, I am. I am not a total tech geek and all but I do like the idea of bitcoin compared to other currencies.

[izanagi narukami]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

IMO, goverment is main aspect for bitcoin popularity

What does it means ?
Let say if goverment forbid bitcoin usage , it means that they block bitcoin popularity for people use. ( people still able to use it but with their own risk )
Some country forbid bitcoin usage for security reason

But if goverment legalize bitcoin , they will massively promoting how to earn and use bitcoin so it's become more easier for people to use bitcoin for their main transaction

[n0ne]

Every citizen can use bitcoin without any limitations in respect to the government. Few governments have officially banned bitcoin usage. Even in those countries people use bitcoin. The internet along with interest to use an advancement is a must to be a part of bitcoin. Also if you fix yourself as a person who move with rules and regulatory framework then its not for you. Because it has both harm as well a big advantageous part.

[digaran]

Something to consider when you want to speak about the masses to dig in to crypto, in every country there are millions of people working for and or with their governments they are happy and will continue to support and obey their policies, overall most of the people will not ever get in this area and will never engage in the economy, moreover bitcoin belongs to the shunned and to those who were denied the rights to do business internationally and it even provided many opportunities for different people with different taste. but something is for sure only idiots see bitcoin and walk away or stay idle.

[icecube45]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

IMO, goverment is main aspect for bitcoin popularity

What does it means ?
Let say if goverment forbid bitcoin usage , it means that they block bitcoin popularity for people use. ( people still able to use it but with their own risk )
Some country forbid bitcoin usage for security reason

But if goverment legalize bitcoin , they will massively promoting how to earn and use bitcoin so it's become more easier for people to use bitcoin for their main transaction

Yes in the sense that if the government accepts bitcoin so automatically they will make it easier the development of bitcoin so it can be recognized by whichever circles. It will also depend on the culture of each place whether to accept or not. So recognition and adoption from whichever it greatly affects population bitcoin. Actually bitcoin is not also used only on people who are interested in technology, because bitcoin system is easy to learn and use so that everyone can use.

[xJuturna]

Define "Ordinary" citizens. Bitcoin is relatively uncomplicated as far as obtaining and spending / using goes. The market is only limited as far as vendors taking bitcoin as a form of payment. I'm sure you have some "ordinary" people who do in fact use bitcoin for some of their transactions online.

[Wind_FURY]

Bitcoin is usually used by people interested in technology. I mean, persons with a certain technical knowledge are interested in bitcoin.

My observations are that way. I think Bitcoin needs to reach larger quantities. Can use bitcoin in people who are not interested in technology?
Can people use the bitcoin in the profession group like tradesmen, teachers, housewives, firemen, butchers? Are we going to see the days that these people use bitcoin?

Not with the current state of Bitcoin. Copy pasting the addresses, double checking them if it is correct and then waiting for an average of at least 10 minutes to get 1 confirmation with a little fear that the transaction might not go thru is not an attribute of a good payment network. Maybe if a Lightning Network service was created with an easier interface of making transactions like something as easy as email then it could. Bitcoin will become a settlement layer and maybe in some interfaces the users do not have to bother knowing that Bitcoin was really used underneath. All they have to do is spend spend spend.

[chmod777]

I don't see why not. Bitcoin is just another digital version of a money hich eeryone in this world is using and I don't think that tere is anything special about it on why it cam not be used by someone ordinary, I mean, I am. I am not a total tech geek and all but I do like the idea of bitcoin compared to other currencies.

I like the idea of bitcoin. Most people on this forum are here because they love the bitcoin philosophy.
But I think that ordinary people should use bitcoin. Otherwise the bitcoin will not be fully spread. Or else It will only be in the use of a  specific group.

We need new applications to make bitcoin easy to use.

[HarringtonStark]

I think the growing list of digital devices will enable all people to access and use bitcoins. People born in the year 2000 onwards have much exposure to digital devices so they'll have an easier time adopting bitcoin as their second currency should it be introduced to them appropriately. The internet too is becoming omnipresent and someday it will be all arounds us like oxygen thus, enabling easier access to the internet for all people.

[Mr. Big]

Why not... Everyone can learn it when it is necessary to use bitcoin. if it could make their transactions easier, I don't see any hindrance that they can't learn how to use bitcoin...

Don't forget that before, we don't know how to use cellphone, how to use computer, but due to the reason that we need it and it is necessary, we started to learn how to send text messages, and to send an email... So I think, same as in bitcoin, if they found it useful in the future, then they can learn how to use it... 

[Amph]

the reason for why ordinary people are not using bitcoin, is because they need to buy, and investment are always see with a certain risk

if those people could receive their bitcoin directly in the form of their salary for their job, i'm sure the usage of bitcoin would increase exponentially