Bitcoin needs to be simplified for the stupid.

[MilkyWayMasta]

I hope those bitcoin ventures are using this as basis for bitcoin to get through to the mainstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2CbbBLVaPk

[Brushan]

I think we need some layers over Bitcoin where you could sent BTC to addresses like anna@bitcoin.com. It would be a huge step towards making it mainstream among regular folks. I also think that the first person who runs a company which pulls this of will become a millionaire.

[Abdussamad]

I think we need some layers over Bitcoin where you could sent BTC to addresses like anna@bitcoin.com. It would be a huge step towards making it mainstream among regular folks. I also think that the first person who runs a company which pulls this of will become a millionaire.

Millionaire? Try multi-billionaire.

[Brushan]

I think we need some layers over Bitcoin where you could sent BTC to addresses like anna@bitcoin.com. It would be a huge step towards making it mainstream among regular folks. I also think that the first person who runs a company which pulls this of will become a millionaire.

Millionaire? Try multi-billionaire.

Anyone up to the task? I'm not a programmer but i can invest 

[SgtSpike]

I think we need some layers over Bitcoin where you could sent BTC to addresses like anna@bitcoin.com. It would be a huge step towards making it mainstream among regular folks. I also think that the first person who runs a company which pulls this of will become a millionaire.

Millionaire? Try multi-billionaire.

A company already did that.  Can't remember who.  But effectively, they'd send an email notification to the person who received the Bitcoins, which the person could then use to claim them.

[freedomno1]

Implement to a Visa Chip Card or Paywave By making a bitcoin card that works with a credit union or bank
Then just stick it in and let normal people just do the same thing as a visa  
Oh and an online bitcoin atm somewhere
Or someone could just make a bitcoin credit union
Users deposit bit get bit + interest back

[Welsh]

Bitcoin really does need to be easier.  For God's sake - it's people's hard earned money.  Who would want to risk losing their money with the click of a mouse?  I agree with the OP on most things, although I do have to give credit to the geeks who have been very patient and nice (I'm somewhat ignorant with computers) on this board, the LTC, and the PpC boards over the past month.  Thanks to all of them.

Making bitcoin easier?
Like someone said, it would encourage more fraud.
Most people who commit fraud are lazy and see a quick rich scheme and try to scam & fraud whoever and whatever they can.
Becuase of bitcoins complex way, I honestly think that most can't be bothered to read into it.
Most my friends I tell about bitcoin, don't understand it at all and don't want to either.

[nwbitcoin]

I totally agree with the OP - We need some serious simplicity before bitcoin takes off.

I'm sure that there are people here who remember how difficult it was to get on line with a Windows 3.1 PC.

This is what bitcoin is like for most people today!

It also gives a good idea of how much work needs to be done!

As for the fraud question - that is part of the challenge!

[Welsh]

You have a interesting statement there and may of just opened my eyes.

Yes, we can all remember them darn things!
I do agree with your argument now, making bitcoin more simple will surely encourage others who want to get into this beautiful currency.

I'm different from other people, I like complicated things, because I see a challenge and normally try to master it and feel good about it after, as of my friends normally give up as soon as they see something which slightly challanges them.

But, Bitcoin needs people to grow, that might encourage fraudsters, but hey! It's a currency and it looks like most people are more than aware how to avoid this.
I hope, someone can find a way of presenting bitcoin as a more, simple currency.

[davidspitzer]

I hope those bitcoin ventures are using this as basis for bitcoin to get through to the mainstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2CbbBLVaPk

awesome

[Loozik]

One of the big barriers with Bitcoin is that the majority of its users and developers are, to put it bluntly, ignorant computer nerds.  They are extremely smart, yet completely ignorant to what the average person is capable of (no offense, its an impairment of social interaction and nothing to be ashamed of!) .

I believe if you can make it simple enough that even Grandma can use it, then you are opening up some pretty big fucking doors for Bitcoin.

So what's next in the simplification of Bitcoin?

What is next simplification?

Simplify the use of Bitcoin-Qt. Translate DOS-like commands in Console into idiot-proof dialogue windows for grandmas and non-geeks so that they could too make benefit of Bitcoin-Qt's capabilities: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=198389.0

[BTC Books]

Bitcoin needs to be simplified for the stupid.

Saayyyy... here's a thought.

Keep calling everyone on earth who doesn't know how the octets in an IP address work 'stupid', and you won't have to worry about adoption - because you will have insulted the next wave of users to the point of totally turning them off of the idea of bitcoin.

They read this forum before they jump in, you know.

So how's that degree in marketing working out for you, nimrod?

[CanadianGuy]

Bitcoin needs to be simplified for the stupid.

Saayyyy... here's a thought.

Keep calling everyone on earth who doesn't know how the octets in an IP address work 'stupid', and you won't have to worry about adoption - because you will have insulted the next wave of users to the point of totally turning them off of the idea of bitcoin.

They read this forum before they jump in, you know.

So how's that degree in marketing working out for you, nimrod?

I'm not trying to market Bitcoin.    And I highly doubt my insult would turn people away.  That would be cool if it did though!  If only I had that much power.. lol

[molecular]

I hope those bitcoin ventures are using this as basis for bitcoin to get through to the mainstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2CbbBLVaPk

I see some problems with the "encrypt wallet" feature.

[molecular]

I think we need some layers over Bitcoin where you could sent BTC to addresses like anna@bitcoin.com. It would be a huge step towards making it mainstream among regular folks. I also think that the first person who runs a company which pulls this of will become a millionaire.

Millionaire? Try multi-billionaire.

A company already did that.  Can't remember who.  But effectively, they'd send an email notification to the person who received the Bitcoins, which the person could then use to claim them.

Some ideas look great on first sight, are had by everyone and his sister, yet never make it.

[molecular]

I totally agree with the OP - We need some serious simplicity before bitcoin takes off.

I'm sure that there are people here who remember how difficult it was to get on line with a Windows 3.1 PC.

OMG! This means Windows 3.11 for workgroups is next? Or even Windows 95? Shit just kept getting worse.

[btchip]

Smart cards, see sig

I'd say smartcards (smart objects) are parts of the solution, they need to be easy to use as well (as plug & play as possible) - we'll have things to show and share regarding that at Bitcoin 2013.

I'm also wondering what's going on with the "original bitcoincard" considering the company creating it is a top sponsor of the conference. Hopefully they'll leave stealth mode soon

[freedomno1]

Actually we don't need to make it hard on the technical side
We just need to make it easier on the consumer side

[waxwing]

So who wants to start the AOL of Bitcoin? At least you won't have the cost of sending Bitcoin CDs out in the mail like they had to

[charleshoskinson]

I discussed this in my interview on lets talk bitcoin: http://letstalkbitcoin.com/