We should write about our successes to increase Bitcoin adoption

[Kakmakr]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success. 

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[r1s2g3]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success.  

Since I have not read this book so I cannot say how good this book is. I a not impressed by the title of book especially the word "millionaire". This will only attract the people for get rich scheme and get scammed.  I believe in attracting the mass with technology or by usefulness not by the money involved.
LN network is not stable right now and I think we have plenty of things to do before it can be adopted by masses.

I agree with you about writing articles and book but title of this book  does not look a good fit to me.

[FO4R]

we have to write at least our notes of success to encourage people to study and learn more about cryptocurrencies.In these step,they will inspired and motivate themselves about on how cryptocurrencies changed our lives.Make a simple conversations by telling what is our life before without cryptos,and what is our life today living with cryptocurrencies.

[i_iz_vins]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success.  

Since I have not read this book so I cannot say how good this book is. I a not impressed by the title of book especially the word "millionaire". This will only attract the people for get rich scheme and get scammed.  I believe in attracting the mass with technology or by usefulness not by the money involved.
LN network is not stable right now and I think we have plenty of things to do before it can be adopted by masses.

I agree with you about writing articles and book but title of this book  does not look a good fit to me.

As the saying says, do not judge the book by its cover and we can apply it literally. Sure the title plays a huge aspect in the book but the title does not contain all the contents of the book itself. I hope this book have atleast ways on how to deal with problems encountered in bitcoin not just how he manages to get millionaire at the age of 21.

[karashika0577]

Large profits are possible by working in bitcoins and by investing in them. There is no doubt that this profit will soon turn into crores because the prices of Bitcoin will increase soon. But do not ignore the risks and problems that arise. Well, there is a wonderful prospect of profit. Millionaire words may soon begin to look younger.

[hatshepsut93]

This would only make Bitcoin look more like a get rich quick scheme, which is not sustainable in the long run. People should be buying Bitcoin to actually use it for some purpose other than just get profit off speculative market. We should be telling people about the advantages (and some disadvantages) of decentralized money transfers, about the upcoming Lightning Network, about new possibilities for economy without borders, etc. - this stuff can create true adoption with users instead of current newbie investors with weak hands.

[JamescrypTrader]

Fully agreed with you. I think this success stories will motivate people to be engaged in the crypto market and they will be interested so.

[SabrinaSwo]

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Anyway, good luck with your investment.

[mrox2011]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success. 

I think most people not going to spend their time to write a book about how become rich, but unfortunately they always going to make more profit than share their stories with others.
But Mpho dagada is such a great humen being to do such a book and make people more motivate about become rich using bitcoin.

[darkangel11]

I agree, but there are different approaches to talking about success. For instance some people came to Consensus in lambos and parked them outside, which wasn't received well by the community and the media. Most people were calling their behavior childish, so there's a thin line between telling about your success and bragging.
What are you guys doing in Kenya? Maybe it's something worth bragging about  

[dothebeats]

Posting bitcoin success stories is inspiring and all, but frankly people would only look at the good parts and ignore the negative ones when the time comes that they'll be the ones investing, often resulting into losses and broken dreams. I don't mean to be rude but this only creates an illusion and false hops that everyone can be a millionaire, and you only need the help of bitcoin and crypto to do just that. It would be good if this would actually inspire people to work hard and work smart to achieve whatever it is that they want, but we already know the people of today: they'd always find an easy way out and use shortcuts if they can without assessing the risks of traversing the said path.

[purple.thoughts]

I agree with your opinion. Stories of success from bitcoin earners will help to motivate people and to help them start their new journey as they will be introduced to cryptocurrency but we also have to explain them the right way to become one of those lucky people who became successful through bitcoin and also some disadvantages that they may experience to avoid making them think that it is just a scam.

[franky1]

I agree, but there are different approaches to talking about success. For instance some people came to Consensus in lambos and parked them outside, which wasn't received well by the community and the media. Most people were calling their behavior childish, so there's a thin line between telling about your success and bragging.

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barry silbert (coindesk) HIRED 3 lambo's for the few days and parked them outside. it was just a publicity stunt.

[gurunanakji777]

It would be a good idea. It could be a fantastic move for positive environment if most of the crypto trader write their success stories that how they manage to achieve the success it helps to motivate other traders or investors. They can share their experiences as well that how they trade or invest and how to analyse the market and what are the things they keep in mind while taking any trade or buying any coin. That way it really helps alot of newbies to improve their skills and will also helpful to implement their strategy for more bitcoin adoption.

[zhekinsp]

Posting bitcoin success stories is inspiring and all, but frankly people would only look at the good parts and ignore the negative ones when the time comes that they'll be the ones investing, often resulting into losses and broken dreams. I don't mean to be rude but this only creates an illusion and false hops that everyone can be a millionaire, and you only need the help of bitcoin and crypto to do just that. It would be good if this would actually inspire people to work hard and work smart to achieve whatever it is that they want, but we already know the people of today: they'd always find an easy way out and use shortcuts if they can without assessing the risks of traversing the said path.

Yes,you are right this will create a mindset that we also can become millionaire by investing on the crypto currencies but not everyone can be successful here becasue the profits of oe is from another investor so they need to invest at the right time to get succeed.But showing our success story can give them more trust on crypto currency than any other kind of publicity.

[sammyp]

This isn’t a bad idea. It will be a great site of attraction for bitcoin as it is going to convey the the attention of many people into cryptocurrency. People like me who are starters will do as much as possible to up their game and make the bitcoin and other altcoins an interesting venture to change the livelihood of many people.

[billsted86]

To accept Bitcoin, we need to write about its success or to all its success, so that people are encouraged. Because Bitcoin is a profitable business and people are successful by investing in it. Bitcoin is a digital currency that improves the economy of the country and the country. It should be promoted by writing these successes of Bitcoin and campaigning.

[Pursuer]

it is good and all to talk about profit and care about it but if you start advertising bitcoin as a way of getting rich then you will also have a lot of bad consequences.
it actually surprises me to see this topic was created recently here despite the fact that we are seeing clear examples of these consequences that I am talking about. when you advertise bitcoin as a way of getting rich you will end up with a market filled with a lot of speculators who don't understand bitcoin (as the only decentralized currency) so they don't care about anything but making money. many of them will also want to become very rich in a very short time and the result will be big bubbles followed by a huge drops and eventually big rich whales who don't care about what bitcoin is and a lot of broke newbies.

[Spontebob]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success.  

Since I have not read this book so I cannot say how good this book is. I a not impressed by the title of book especially the word "millionaire". This will only attract the people for get rich scheme and get scammed.  I believe in attracting the mass with technology or by usefulness not by the money involved.
LN network is not stable right now and I think we have plenty of things to do before it can be adopted by masses.

I agree with you about writing articles and book but title of this book  does not look a good fit to me.

It will be a very good step if we start writing our 'achievements', especially on social media since this is trendy nowadays. It is used every day and it could be a place where we can influence other people.

[Vannie12]

Posting bitcoin success stories is inspiring and all, but frankly people would only look at the good parts and ignore the negative ones when the time comes that they'll be the ones investing, often resulting into losses and broken dreams. I don't mean to be rude but this only creates an illusion and false hops that everyone can be a millionaire, and you only need the help of bitcoin and crypto to do just that. It would be good if this would actually inspire people to work hard and work smart to achieve whatever it is that they want, but we already know the people of today: they'd always find an easy way out and use shortcuts if they can without assessing the risks of traversing the said path.

I actually agree.
A success of few is not a success of many. And I think that is reality. there are only few who gets lucky at times. It is not negativity but unlike before, it is not as easy to earn bitcoins nowadays.
Inspiring and encouraging is good but we should not let them see that it is easy money.
There are lot of feature that they could benefit from if they are eager to learn and know how things work.
I say share successful stories that are not told like fairy tales and in a way that money will just come rushing their ways while they wait.
Let us tell our hard works too taken with good opportunities and that gave us success.

[1Referee]

barry silbert (coindesk) HIRED 3 lambo's for the few days and parked them outside. it was just a publicity stunt.

A very bad one. Or what about that Monero baboon with his +$800k watch. 

I don't like that attention grabbing nonsense and it only distracts attention away from that what really matters. The event itself wasn't all that bad, but it could have been done way better; if there was less circus going there perhaps would be more room for actual worhtwhile development presentation and talk.

I don't want to see lambos or anything pointing out how financially successful someone is. I want to see and better understand how we can improve the fundamentals of crypto. Vitalik for example has all the 'right' to show off his wealth, but he doesn't participate in such act of nonsense. We need more people like him and less of the fools that are looking for spotlight attention.

[BrewMaster]

this sounds like an invitation to more weak hands though.
the "adoption" that we are looking for is a real merchant adoption so that bitcoin can be used as a currency, which is what it has always meant to be not an investment which it sometimes is these days.
so if you want to write about your "success story" then write it as a merchant or a customer. about how you got rid of scams such as charge backs and increased your sales. and how you  reached financial freedom by using bitcoin.

[Traslavin]

this sounds like an invitation to more weak hands though.
the "adoption" that we are looking for is a real merchant adoption so that bitcoin can be used as a currency, which is what it has always meant to be not an investment which it sometimes is these days.
so if you want to write about your "success story" then write it as a merchant or a customer. about how you got rid of scams such as charge backs and increased your sales. and how you  reached financial freedom by using bitcoin.

Actually for some aspects this could be a good help to the world of digital currency ans so in us also because it could lessen our worked to explain to people the brief history of bitcoin. But at some point also this is not applicable because people today are being so aware what news and information that will have to believe with.

[orions.belt19]

Stories like these are very encouraging and has made the impression that people can become rich through bitcoin. Although publications like these would definitely help make the name of bitcoin be better and possibly remove it’s negative associations (like crime and money laundering). Having more books about success stories would also show the benefits there are in bitcoin and how it is much more than just an imaginary coin.

[elygil2022]

It is difficult at this time to convince friends and relatives to invest in bitcoin. They could read in the news that bitcoin is down. Very hard to explain that they should buy right now. Although it is quite simple, buy low then sell later at a higher price. They’ve seen me on social media fulfilling travel goals courtesy of bitcoin. I’ll just keep trying. 

[maxreish]

I'll support this idea all the way. This is to encourage the starter who cam to just knew about bitcoin and also to boost the our confidence everytime we read success stories about bitcoin. Also, it is also good if they will also share their hidden strategies on their journey as why they becamr successful.

[gantez]

Whether we make a positive writing of bitcoin and its accruing profit , it won't matter much. As far as it is, bitcoin is investment and this is how the people outside sees it and believe that, there will be lows and highs, exactly as we withness in our investment. It is not every time you make gains in business.

[Lasvista]

So far I've been working on my business because of bitcoins. I have a stable income because of this. So I'm so grateful for it because it gave me the opportunity to get my life healthy and to help my parents. And I'm sure I'll reach all of my dreams, especially if I work harder.

[bitcoinman93]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success. 

even the success story books won't be enough for people who are ruled by emotions and they see the red numbers. I think it's best not to have those people in the community at all

[BitcoinHodler]

even the success story books won't be enough for people who are ruled by emotions and they see the red numbers. I think it's best not to have those people in the community at all

only newbies with a little money are ruled by emotions like that and they wouldn't care if it is red or not. they will also have the same way of irrational thinking even during the rises. for example after each correction during a rally they panic sell!

[jpnl0004]

A very brilliant idea i think this will really inspire people to believe and to know that bitcoin its not what they thought it was, its a business with so much profits to make from it also for them to see the benefits and utilize it for their own good.

[Ahimoth]

barry silbert (coindesk) HIRED 3 lambo's for the few days and parked them outside. it was just a publicity stunt.

A very bad one. Or what about that Monero baboon with his +$800k watch. 

I don't like that attention grabbing nonsense and it only distracts attention away from that what really matters. The event itself wasn't all that bad, but it could have been done way better; if there was less circus going there perhaps would be more room for actual worhtwhile development presentation and talk.

I don't want to see lambos or anything pointing out how financially successful someone is. I want to see and better understand how we can improve the fundamentals of crypto. Vitalik for example has all the 'right' to show off his wealth, but he doesn't participate in such act of nonsense. We need more people like him and less of the fools that are looking for spotlight attention.

That could be the best way to encourage others to adopt the systen we're involved. Those success that we can give them are just examples of bitcoin's greatness. The inspiration that we can give them will surely convince others to start bitcoin. In fact many wantswant to believe what they see so it's our job to be example for them.

[AliMan]

barry silbert (coindesk) HIRED 3 lambo's for the few days and parked them outside. it was just a publicity stunt.

A very bad one. Or what about that Monero baboon with his +$800k watch. 

I don't like that attention grabbing nonsense and it only distracts attention away from that what really matters. The event itself wasn't all that bad, but it could have been done way better; if there was less circus going there perhaps would be more room for actual worhtwhile development presentation and talk.

I don't want to see lambos or anything pointing out how financially successful someone is. I want to see and better understand how we can improve the fundamentals of crypto. Vitalik for example has all the 'right' to show off his wealth, but he doesn't participate in such act of nonsense. We need more people like him and less of the fools that are looking for spotlight attention.

Sometimes it is just a proven evidence that can convince others to get interest in what we believe in. Bitcoin is a great system and we're the witnesses to that. We are the bitcoin's living testimony of its greatness so sharing our successes in this system to other can really pursue them to start getting involved in here.

[yndye]

That could be the best way to encourage others to adopt the systen we're involved. Those success that we can give them are just examples of bitcoin's greatness. The inspiration that we can give them will surely convince others to start bitcoin. In fact many wantswant to believe what they see so it's our job to be example for them.

People like those rags to riches story so it would make them be interested in bitcoin. We should start to spread more positive vibes about bitcoin because most likely those people only knew it through news and we know that news stories are mostly negative so it would discourage them. The disadvantage of this when people knew that you are successful in cryptocurrencies is that you might endanger your life because people knew you have money and might become a target for the criminals.

[gabmen]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success. 

Not with bitcoin though because as much as there are rags to riches stories, there are also a lot riches to rags instances. And these are broadcasted louder than the rags to riches stories that you're talking about.

[IndigoRed]

Whether we make a positive writing of bitcoin and its accruing profit , it won't matter much. As far as it is, bitcoin is investment and this is how the people outside sees it and believe that, there will be lows and highs, exactly as we withness in our investment. It is not every time you make gains in business.

I'd like to know why you believe that any positive writing about bitcoin won't do any good. I think
whether it’s writing about success stories or telling friends about bitcoin, anything that could help society better understand crypto will be incredibly useful. Keep in mind that for bitcoin or any other virtual currency to get full adoption, people have to actually start using it instead of fiat. The more people switch to cryptos, the more merchants will accept it. Cryptocurrency’s strength will depend on the people’s faith in the market/coin. Just as you believe that three dollars could get you a coffee, with the same faith in crypto, there could be a strong economy built on legit and useful currency.

[zenrol28]

Writing a book might help, but in today's time book readers are becoming fewer and fewer as year passes by. People preferred something more engaging, like a daily journal or a blog that shows actual use of a product. But still the best way to increase adoption is to accept bitcoin as a payment in our services.

[makenoise]

I was not impressed by the title of the book especially the word "millionaire". I believe in attracting mass with technology or by virtue not by money involved. In this step, they will inspire and motivate themselves on how the electronic money changes the life of we.

[_navoj]

Testimonies and stories are best ways to pursuade people. Especially to bitcoin where some of the people dont believe and has knowledge about. Sharing past experiences will open the heart and mind of people who might want to try bitcoin.

[Wendigo]

Well if I was sitting on Bitcoin riches like some early adopters (sadly I am not) I wouldn't want my name and face plastered all over the media and especially I wouldn't want to attract too much unwanted attention to myself and my family. It's best to keep your Bitcoin networth a secret and the fewer people to know about this the better. Otherwise you are going to paint a huge target on your back and will give the local thugs and mafia lots of reasons to pay you a visit. I can't even imagine doing this in Africa. It's like asking for big trouble.

[Altf4]

Even if we are only followers of bitcoin, but we are very proud of here and what we achieved in bitcoin have also a little accomplishment in this cryptoworld, we can also write our accomplishment ,no matter how  small it is ,so that we can increase the trust from people to bitcoin

[xena2]

I was going through a African airport today, on my way back from a project that we launched in Kenya and I saw this book in a little book shop, Mr Bitcoin: How I became a millionaire at 21 by Mpho Dagada

http://jacana.bookslive.co.za/blog/2018/06/07/launch-mr-bitcoin-how-i-became-a-millionaire-at-21-by-mpho-dagada-7-june/

Even though this might not be one of the best books that I have ever read, it shows the success that might be possible, even in countries where you might never have thought that it was possible.

I spend most of my flight home reading the book and it made me think that more people should write books and articles on their successes with Bitcoin to increase adoption.

People like the rags to riches stories and it motivates them to achieve the same level of success. 

It is good that there is a book which such beautiful story like his(Mr.Bitcoin). It will encourage people and will also give awareness and information about bitcoin and not only vocally(just like how i knew bitcoin) but also in a written form. I agree it will help increase the number of supporters of not only bitcoin but all cryptos.

[marcus00]

It is difficult at this time to convince friends and relatives to invest in bitcoin. Although it is quite simple, buy low then sell then at a higher price. I will continue to try. This is to encourage the cam initiator to only know about bitcoin and also to motivate our confidence every time we read success stories about bitcoin.

[ololajulo]

Success of bitcoin is when its been transmitted to other sphere of life as individual, and the business or enterprise produces a sustainable growth and impact lives. A success projects from ICO could provide a btter testimony, within the global community. More existing projects are now adopting blockchain e.g Darcmatter, HDAC, raincheck etc in different lives sphere and in some years the impact will be felt world wide and blockchain will be more appreciated. Like coca cola etc, their success stories will be everywhere.

[sari_]

it must be bro. because by remembering both success or when we are in a position below will make us more enthusiastic about investing in the world of bitcoin bro. even that is the main reason to get the spirit of investing