How to make Bitcoin more approachable to common users

[AAKODI]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

[figmentofmyass]

people should stop expecting bitcoin to be as simple and convenient as swiping a credit card. it's not just a payment method; it's a monetary system with built-in storage/banking, and a payment method all in one. that requires a nuanced economic design, including decentralized (inefficient and cumbersome) relay and validation. not many people but geeks can appreciate its beauty and utility---it takes price bubbles for most people to realize it might be important.

we already have sleek desktop/mobile wallets and hardware wallets that are user-friendly. what may help is the lightning network bringing faster and cheaper payments to users. right now, it's really only recommended for tech savvy users.

at the end of the day, most people aren't interested in alternative forms of money. many people won't bother until it starts becoming the norm.

[Kakmakr]

I dedicated a whole thread to the common misconception that only Geeks and Nerds are using Bitcoin and Crypto currencies. See this for more details, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5105838.0

You should actually change your topic to this " How to make Bitcoin more approachable to stupid users " because most common/normal people are already using Bitcoin. The stupid people are pointing fingers and laughing at the people who are buying bitcoins, because they do not understand the technology.  

[romero121]

Bitcoin being a virtual currency has gained good acceptance similar to traditional fiat among the common people worldwide. Due to the volatility very minimal amount of money is being circulated in terms of bitcoin. As blockchain technology is getting implemented all around on different sectors the technology advantages will reach the common people with ease. To make bitcoin more approachable it is a must to make the end retailer to accept bitcoin which is possible only through continued promotions through different sources.

[Herbert2020]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes.....for anyone who has basic technical knowledge ...

you are mistaken. those days that people thought bitcoin is a "geek" coin are over. they have been over for years.
nowadays the only reason why people don't choose bitcoin is because of other reasons. reasons such as the huge amount of FUD that has been brainwashing them for years (example: JPMorgan attacking bitcoin on daily basis!), the volatile price which scares people away, the low adoption itself which means people don't see bitcoin be used that often so they don't feel the incentive and finally their own laziness for using something new and different.

[Onuohakk]

Most people see bitcoin as purely a means of investment.
Where the purchase bitcoin and constantly fix there eyes in the market cap to know when it rises and the sell off.
But bitcoin is more than that. Bitcoin offers a futuristic plan that can be tapped now and developed on

[figmentofmyass]

You should actually change your topic to this " How to make Bitcoin more approachable to stupid users " because most common/normal people are already using Bitcoin. The stupid people are pointing fingers and laughing at the people who are buying bitcoins, because they do not understand the technology.  

i don't think we're even close to most people already using bitcoin. i'd be surprised if even 5-10% owned crypto in developed countries, and i would expect much less in undeveloped countries.

perhaps most people have heard of bitcoin, but that's about it. anecdotally, i've only met two people IRL who use bitcoin (and they really only invest or trade). they're both millennials. of the dozens of other people in my life---no one.

i think lots of older folks in particular are intimidated by the technology.

[rosepetals]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Bitcoin already approaches users on its value itself.People take risk even if bitcoins votality is quitely high.Though people expect that there will be corrections happening but on the other hand it will also rise to  the top and in that moment people keep on waiting for,the return of investments.

[BestSSS]

You will not change the technology of bitcoin blockchain and its use for social and technical purposes is impossible. Bitcoin is a digital currency that's all. To use it do not have to be stupid and specifically something to learn - and so it is available to all who want to buy it.
If you want to say that ordinary people do not understand how blockchain technology works, then you just need to read the literature and learn programming, but not everyone is capable of it.

[denzkilim]

people should stop expecting bitcoin to be as simple and convenient as swiping a credit card. it's not just a payment method; it's a monetary system with built-in storage/banking, and a payment method all in one. that requires a nuanced economic design, including decentralized (inefficient and cumbersome) relay and validation. not many people but geeks can appreciate its beauty and utility---it takes price bubbles for most people to realize it might be important.

we already have sleek desktop/mobile wallets and hardware wallets that are user-friendly. what may help is the lightning network bringing faster and cheaper payments to users. right now, it's really only recommended for tech savvy users.

at the end of the day, most people aren't interested in alternative forms of money. many people won't bother until it starts becoming the norm.

I agree with your point of view, I think some people do not really understand this technology and think that it can be easily adopted by common people that know nothing about modern technologies and innovations in our society. It is true that Bitcoin is hard to understand for an average people that only knows the old ways but I am not blaming them, we are just lucky that we are literate enough to understand and use this kind of technology that Satoshi Nakamoto created 10 years ago.

[vennali]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Bitcoin to be taken on the same levels as fiat, you need more adoption from vendors/marketplace. If the stores dont accept bitcoins, the chances are very low that a person would even think about using Bitcoin as a daily purpose currency. For a common citizen, its not necessary to know the technical aspect of the currency. Just the basics on how to use it and where to store it should suffice. Also another concern is the availability of exchanges and the ease of converting fiat to Cryptocurrency. I still get asked a lot of questions on where to buy Bitcoins and how to trade. WE are movig forward slowly for higher adoption, but it will take much longer to gain popularity and ease of access across the markets.

[goaldigger]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Compared to users before,  theres a lot difference between users now. Bitcoin become more popular that even not geeks are using it. I also saw more and more sites or even stores are accepting bitcoin worldwide. Maybe its how bitcoin is in your perception but what i saw is that bitcoin is now starting to grow more.

[blockman]

How to make Bitcoin more approachable to common users

It's more approachable to common users by just explaining on how it's useful with different transactions. You don't need to verify any information just to be able to send it to anyone everywhere in the world.
And telling it to someone today, you don't have to be too firm about explaining the depths of it, why? it's already very popular and there's more people going for it.

[Upgrade00]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes

I do not agree with this, majority of bitcoin users are not geeks or nerds, I know I am not. Of course majority if common users don't use bitcoin cause there are billions around the world and bitcoin has not gotten mainstream yet.
Basic understanding would suffice for anyone interested in simply owning bitcoins, this does not qualify them as geeks.

[SistaFista]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

To make bitcoin more approachable, we need to create more demands of bitcoin.
Such as accepting bitcoin as a payment for your products is one of the way to make more demands.
And we should creating more public awareness about bitcoin and cryptocurrency to the peoples around us.

[eaLiTy]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Ten years is not a big time for mass adaption and it is impossible for anyone to gather every puzzles when it comes to purchasing and storing the coins carefully, if there is a front end application which is really easy to use even my dad can use and store the coins safely then you will see many people coming in and investing in it, right now people see bitcoin as a store of value and all of these investment are from people who wants to make money rather than using bitcoin as money. Once merchants around the world start accepting bitcoin then we will see massive adaption as a currency.

[demenBTC]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

everyone's understanding of bitcoin has gradually improved better than before, bitcoin does not need to change its path for the future, this already looks easy to understand lay users

[gabmen]

It's already in the process of reaching out to more people dude. It's all over the internet and social media. And people's natural curiosity will make sure it gets noticed. If people are interested, they'll do something to get to know what it is and what it's for.

[mrdeposit]

We use bitcoini only for trade or investment. if we start making payments with bitcoin in our daily life, Then everything will change. Bitcoin is definitely the Gold of this age. When the time comes, everyone will see that.

Yes, today is mostly used to make a profit and in this case it is obvious that thoughts turned towards it more. Increasing informative activities and telling people about the benefits increases the supporters. This situation is not going to continue much, innovations about the adoption increase day by day.

[WUUEX79]

and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and    

The answer may be only one, namely the existence of control from the authorities, because to this day most of the people are more focused on this one (especially small investors). In this way, it's likely that public trust in crypto currencies will recover over time. I understand, maybe there are still a large number of opposing crypto user perspectives, with what I mean above.

[naufals4]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

yeah right now the most common function of bitcoin is as trading and investment for long term. there are just a few who use bitcoin as a payment method or anything else. about how to make bitcoin approachable to common users is by promoting bitcoin throughout the world

[PeRo]

Bitcoin actually isn't that complicated for use. If someone uses Bitcoin without thinking about it a bit deeper, it is pretty easy to use. You can send and recieve Bitcoins and set the fee, nothing more and that is very easy to get around. Bitcoin isn't used mostly because people are old-fashioned and aren't really ready or willing to change from cash or credit cards.

[Dreamchaser21]

We use bitcoini only for trade or investment. if we start making payments with bitcoin in our daily life, Then everything will change. Bitcoin is definitely the Gold of this age. When the time comes, everyone will see that.

Most of us used bitcoin for investing, trading and gambling but i know we also used bitcoin to pay for our bills online and its a good thing since there’s a new partnership everyday with other companies who are willing to accept bitcoin. Yes it will grow more if they realize bitcoin is so much good for us.

[iqlimasyadiqa]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Currently, bitcoin has begun to be known by more and more people. every year there is a significant growth of bitcoin users. this is proof that bitcoin is in great demand. in order to become a recognized currency it needs a long process. Bitcoin prices that have such a large fluctuation are the reason why Bitcoin has yet to get regulation from the government. it may take several years to reach the phase when bitcoin can be used legally in various financial transactions in the world. .

[CryptoToxicAvenger]

I think it will be a natural process. The number of people using bitcoin will increase each time and thus bitcoin will be popularized. Sooner or later we will come to the fact that bitcoin will be used everywhere.

[Yamifoud]

I think it will be a natural process. The number of people using bitcoin will increase each time and thus bitcoin will be popularized. Sooner or later we will come to the fact that bitcoin will be used everywhere.

Positive and negative insights were very common in crypto, thus many were still doubting of its existence and filled with negative thoughts but they'll never knew the reason behind of its creation. WE understand that and we can't push them neither just to adopt crypto. Giving them time to understand will just an option in order fully accept the reality about crypto and could eliminate their doubts.

[Purvik]

I guess this matter is on process now. The experts are making the way to this to make a lot more people to be more in contact with crypto currencies in the most easiest way for them to find the Bitcoin more approachable to common users.

[bettercrypto]

The blockchain technology that brought bitcoin into reality is finding its way to mainstream adoption. Bitcoin is at a very young age of 10 years old. Though the expectations are high at first, and then slowly losing momentum due to the bearish year 2018. But, now 2019 the community of cryptocurrency seem positive, a lot of expectations for the application of blockchain technology. These applications might pave the way to go mainstream. Without significant application, rough road awaits to bitcoin.

[crzy]

There’s so many bitcoin atm machine now around the world, many good exchanges so i think its enough to encourage people to invest on bitcoin and its more convenient now for us to own bitcoin. Its the choice of people to buy or not after all, its hard to force them.

[CoinCollect]

Bitcoin may seem too complicated for ordinary people. Moreover, even some people who are in the field of crypto still do not fully understand bitcoin. therefore, we need more information that will explain in simple language what bitcoin and crypto are in general.

[mornabo]

We use bitcoini only for trade or investment. if we start making payments with bitcoin in our daily life, Then everything will change. Bitcoin is definitely the Gold of this age. When the time comes, everyone will see that.

Absolutely right, I think humans are still a curious people. they will try whatever they think is interesting, and when a lot of people around them use bitcoin for payments in several stores, many people will definitely be interested in knowing more, this should also be helped by the many merchants that accept bitcoin

[Bobby park]

people should stop expecting bitcoin to be as simple and convenient as swiping a credit card. it's not just a payment method; it's a monetary system with built-in storage/banking, and a payment method all in one. that requires a nuanced economic design, including decentralized (inefficient and cumbersome) relay and validation. not many people but geeks can appreciate its beauty and utility---it takes price bubbles for most people to realize it might be important.

we already have sleek desktop/mobile wallets and hardware wallets that are user-friendly. what may help is the lightning network bringing faster and cheaper payments to users. right now, it's really only recommended for tech savvy users.

at the end of the day, most people aren't interested in alternative forms of money. many people won't bother until it starts becoming the norm.

Definitely yes! Bitcoin is not just a simple means of payment. We can make anything using bitcoin. In fact, it may be a combination of fiat, credit cards and virtual money. We can spend our bitcoin directly (near or abroad). Bitcoin already changed the payment method, however most of us do not want it to be used because of ignorance and fear that we lose our money. People use bitcoin not only to send money but it can be a storage of asset and source of income. There are many things we can do in bitcoin and it was invented for us to have convenience.
So, we should recommend it to every people around us and teach them that bitcoin is not a scam, it is the future of currency.

[Janation]

We use bitcoini only for trade or investment. if we start making payments with bitcoin in our daily life, Then everything will change. Bitcoin is definitely the Gold of this age. When the time comes, everyone will see that.

In our country, you will be able to use Bitcoin in your daily life.

That is true but don't expect that people will know it since we are talking about Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies here. I am saying this using the popular exchange in our country, coins.ph, but you can't really use Bitcoin to pay on markets, some places do accept Bitcoin but most of the places don't. Even though Bitcoin is legalized in our country, I don't think even one-fourth of our population knows or uses Bitcoin in their lives.

[plvbob0070]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Compare to the past few years, bitcoin has continuously increasing its popularity and we can say that even common citizens uses bitcoin nowadays. Its just that, there's still a whole lot of people who doesn't know about bitcoin yet and I don't think that ten years is enough for the majority to adopt it.

[michellee]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Compare to the past few years, bitcoin has continuously increasing its popularity and we can say that even common citizens uses bitcoin nowadays. Its just that, there's still a whole lot of people who doesn't know about bitcoin yet and I don't think that ten years is enough for the majority to adopt it.

Bitcoin will become more popular in the future, and I am sure that many business and company will accept bitcoin. But right now, not all country accepted bitcoin, and if we can count in a big city, there are only a few offline stores that accepted bitcoin too. But when they see the big opportunity from bitcoin, soon they will accept bitcoin as the second or even the primary payment method. Bitcoin can change the people view about payment system and bitcoin will reach more people to join.

[SiDtHeBeSt]

To make bitcoin more approachble to common people is to educate people about the whole cryptocurrency scene, what cryptocurrency is, how does cryptocurrency works, its pros and cons,how to earn cryptocurrency. Unless people know more about bitcoin people won't be very much open to the use of bitcoin.

[Kakmakr]

You should actually change your topic to this " How to make Bitcoin more approachable to stupid users " because most common/normal people are already using Bitcoin. The stupid people are pointing fingers and laughing at the people who are buying bitcoins, because they do not understand the technology.  

i don't think we're even close to most people already using bitcoin. i'd be surprised if even 5-10% owned crypto in developed countries, and i would expect much less in undeveloped countries.

perhaps most people have heard of bitcoin, but that's about it. anecdotally, i've only met two people IRL who use bitcoin (and they really only invest or trade). they're both millennials. of the dozens of other people in my life---no one.

i think lots of older folks in particular are intimidated by the technology.

You might have misinterpreted what I meant with "common" because I should have used my own description for it. By common, I mean the average Joe on the street. I am just trying to group the average person in a group that are separate from the totally clueless people out there. Those people who do not have the IQ or the drive to experiment with something new.

The people who follow like sheep and those people who place all their trust in their own government and their failing fiat currency. 

[Ucy]

Bitcoin is not as difficult to use as many payment processors. If you can use the centralized ones why not Bitcoin. There are couple of Bitcoin wallets with very simple interface.
 Centralized payment processors would demand kyc before linking to your bank account... Owning Bitcoin doesnt require these things.

[yvesp110]

You will not change the technology of bitcoin blockchain and its use for social and technical purposes is impossible. Bitcoin is a digital currency that's all. To use it do not have to be stupid and specifically something to learn - and so it is available to all who want to buy it.
If you want to say that ordinary people do not understand how blockchain technology works, then you just need to read the literature and learn programming, but not everyone is capable of it.

Yes people are now investing having faith for bitcoin and they are sure about increasing value so it will not take much effort to make people use it all over the world. I am happy in my area people really like bitcoin and they are agree to take risk for better life, we should only guide those who are new so if they will find using bitcoin easy they will approach it again and again.

[fudster]

Do not worry about making it approachable to common users, they will come eventually. They were even here even when they know nothing about bitcoin, its the returns that will make them wanna come into crypto. If they wanna be involved, they will take into considerable as to how to technology works and what are necessary things to know like trading and to own some coins.

[gabbie2010]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

From my point of view in order to show a commoners how to use bitcoin we just have to show them a practical approach on  its usage as currency and as store of value rather than verbal approach to change this worrisome situations, its technicality is somehow cumbersome however with the introduction of  latest Cryptos wallets apps its becoming more easier to explain to a newbie and it will bring cryptos enthusiasts.

[Kimi80]

There is no much places where you can use bitcoin. People should first buy and than use it for purchasing everyday life needs, which is bit complicated. If people would receive salary in bitcoin then they could use it without any additional moves.
Majority as you noticed is not to much interested in using bitcoin as a currency because they don't want to think to much about paying service, they just want to get it done. And with bitcoin it still isn't possible.

[Onuohakk]

How to make bitcoin more approachable to common user?
Tell them this would replace the US dollar 

On a serious note bitcoin is not only engaged in by nerds or geeks
It's just a matter of time bitcoin would have the needed publicity

[jonsky05]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Actually many normal person are using bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the world however it depends to their knowledge and understanding to how they use it and how to manage it. But we know that even though many people use it so some people think that crypto is easy money but it's not. You need more knowledge and understanding before you succeed in crypto.

[figmentofmyass]

Bitcoin is not as difficult to use as many payment processors. If you can use the centralized ones why not Bitcoin. There are couple of Bitcoin wallets with very simple interface.

wallets like electrum or copay have a simple interface to coiners like us---to others (especially older folks like my parents) they are still probably intimidating. the QR codes, the long string bitcoin addresses, figuring out fees, etc. this is all second nature to us, but it's completely foreign to people who are used to ATM machines and swipe credit cards.

there's only so much that good UI can accomplish. partly what needs to happen is just the passage of time and for the more tech-savvy younger generations to become more relevant to the economy.

[Ozero]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Yes, despite the denial of many in this forum, the problem of the complexity of using cryptocurrency for ordinary people really exists. Plus, you need to add another language barrier. You also need to consider that people do not just need to learn how to carry out transactions, and learn how to safely store cryptocurrency. If it seems to someone that for ordinary people it is also simple, then he is mistaken. People simply will not. They will spend a lot of time on mastering these skills, they will use credit cards and other non-cash forms of payment, and not cryptocurrency. Therefore, if we want people to massively move to the use of cryptocurrency, it needs to be as simple as possible.

[mostcrack]

it is very difficult and it takes several years for bitcoin to be used by all people as a means of payment. because there are still some things that cannot meet Bitcoin as a substitute for fiat money. but I think, the bitcoin approach stage has started, and there are also some parties who have received payment through bitcoin. and now, at least almost many people are starting to know what bitcoin is. This proves that Bitcoin has begun to approach several communities.

[ajqjjj]

it is very difficult and it takes several years for bitcoin to be used by all people as a means of payment. because there are still some things that cannot meet Bitcoin as a substitute for fiat money. but I think, the bitcoin approach stage has started, and there are also some parties who have received payment through bitcoin. and now, at least almost many people are starting to know what bitcoin is. This proves that Bitcoin has begun to approach several communities.

The way of approach is main thing in Bitcoin adoption so peoples are accepting once legalised in all the country. We should start from school level entry and it is developing the entire resources in the world. The good approach of common community is guide the day to day lifestyle then only all are understand this technology.

[Pattart]

To make bitcoin more approachble to common people is to educate people about the whole cryptocurrency scene, what cryptocurrency is, how does cryptocurrency works, its pros and cons,how to earn cryptocurrency. Unless people know more about bitcoin people won't be very much open to the use of bitcoin.

Yeah there are still many people who are blind about technology now, we need to educate them about the importance of technology in finance. that there is new technology in the financial system, that is cryptocurrency. Actually people often hear bitcoin but they don't know anything about bitcoin, that's the main task we should do, educate them about cryptocurrency..

[Mcdacillo]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

I think in order for the people to make them use bitcoin or make them more interested on bitcoin, is that bitcoin needs to have a good advertisement that explains how bitcoin will change one person's life. Of course the big factor that it needs is the value on the market that will encourage the other to start investing or maybe to invest more. Also bitcoin needs to remove those people who are using bitcoin to scam others.

[BlackPanda]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

There must be an equal distribution of infrastructure and facilities, because when all the facilities are available, it is likely that more people will understand Bitcoin. For me Bitcoin is an easy thing to use, as long as we have the willingness to be able to use new things, Bitcoin will be so easy to be accepted by many people.

[AjithBtc]

Earlier on an article came to know about the acceptance of bitcoin on small stores located on third world countries. Those have small boards displaying that they accept bitcoin as payment. Now very few will be using it as there is very little number of bitcoin users around the world. These changes were the one letting for large scale bitcoin acceptance into stores.

[bitbunnny]

In order to get accepted and used people should learn more about Bitcoin. Educational articles and short educational films or cartoons should be published, especially on social networks, we lack that. We have many so called Bitcoin experts on social networks but what we need is more of some simple, easy understandable education materials to be spread there. People should change their attitude towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general and look at that as new positive technology that could help to make their lives easier and better.

[adzino]

The only way it becomes more approachable to them is if they try it at least for once. I don't understand whats so hard for them to understand how to use bitcoin or other crypto currencies. You don't even need to know those technical terms when using bitcoins for personal use. All you will need to know is how to send and receive coins, how to keep your wallets safe and how to back up your wallet. Even an average person who is non tech geek will be able  to get hold of it quite soon and understand the mechanism without any problem.

[teejayrichard2]

the truth is there are so many people out there who have heard about bitcoin but are yet to give it a tryer. we could make bitcoin more approachable to common users if we educate them on the use and benefit of bitcoin. Let them know its a whole lot easier, cheaper and convenient to use bitcoin for transactions than using fiat. I believe with time they will get to give it a tryer and get use to using it

[Bitfling]

the truth is there are so many people out there who have heard about bitcoin but are yet to give it a tryer. we could make bitcoin more approachable to common users if we educate them on the use and benefit of bitcoin. Let them know its a whole lot easier, cheaper and convenient to use bitcoin for transactions than using fiat. I believe with time they will get to give it a tryer and get use to using it

Internet infrastructure is important if we want to introduce people with cryptocurrency. Internet is main factor why people use cryptocurrency because its peer to peer currency. Many people in many country can not access internet and that the main factor why they dont understand or knowing about blockchain and cryptocurrency

[0t3p0t]

I dedicated a whole thread to the common misconception that only Geeks and Nerds are using Bitcoin and Crypto currencies. See this for more details, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5105838.0

You should actually change your topic to this " How to make Bitcoin more approachable to stupid users " because most common/normal people are already using Bitcoin. The stupid people are pointing fingers and laughing at the people who are buying bitcoins, because they do not understand the technology.  

Bitcoin is always approachable to common user and we all know that thing. It is applicable to haters and critics of Bitcoin unless they use it for something. Here in my country there are a lot of people using Bitcoin for any purposes like paying or buying goods. Stupid users are those who use it in a wrong way but for them convenience is important on whatever they do with Bitcoins. Bitcoin is approachable but some people are not.

[qwertyup23]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

You have to consider the economic discrepancies among developed, developing, and underdeveloped countries. According to the WTO, there are 33 underdeveloped and 88 developing countries as compared to the number of developed countries. From this data alone, you can infer that these countries have scarce resources, limited access to the internet, and other economic problems.
These countries have their hierarchy when it comes to technological and infrastructure priorities and shifting to a digitalized form of currency may not be their need as of the moment.

the truth is there are so many people out there who have heard about bitcoin but are yet to give it a tryer. we could make bitcoin more approachable to common users if we educate them on the use and benefit of bitcoin. Let them know its a whole lot easier, cheaper and convenient to use bitcoin for transactions than using fiat. I believe with time they will get to give it a tryer and get use to using it

Internet infrastructure is important if we want to introduce people with cryptocurrency. Internet is main factor why people use cryptocurrency because its peer to peer currency. Many people in many country can not access internet and that the main factor why they dont understand or knowing about blockchain and cryptocurrency

This is the one that I was talking about. The problem with cryptocurrency relies on its nature being accessible on the internet. With a digitalized form, countries that are underdeveloped cannot adapt to this kind of change, as their priorities are focused towards their economic stability and poverty problems.

[sheenshane]

The answer is to keep on using bitcoin without encouraging them to join. I mean, in selling people buy with emotions and justify it with logic. Also the philosophy of Anchoring may apply in this.

Bitcoin could be more approachable if the people will stop inviting people to join the community who uses it. We have to let them feel that being involved in bitcoin is a privilege and we don't even need them to join because we are actually having fun and satisfied with bitcoin even without them. We also have to let them feel that bitcoin is as simple as using fiat as well.  It's just that it's a digital asset

[shesheboy]

The answer is to keep on using bitcoin without encouraging them to join. I mean, in selling people buy with emotions and justify it with logic. Also the philosophy of Anchoring may apply in this.

Bitcoin could be more approachable if the people will stop inviting people to join the community who uses it. We have to let them feel that being involved in bitcoin is a privilege and we don't even need them to join because we are actually having fun and satisfied with bitcoin even without them. We also have to let them feel that bitcoin is as simple as using fiat as well.  It's just that it's a digital asset

Your becoming selfish based on your explanation above . being selfish is bad  . havent you heard of the saying " share your blessings " ?    You can recieve more blessings if you are going to share your own blessings to others  .

Explaining bitcoin in a simple way is verry easy and wont eat your time too much  . if they are willing they will ask for further instruction and if not then  dont ever forced them  . thats the time that they will regret the moment that  they saw bitcoin is now a popular trend globally .

[meanwords]

If you are living here in my country, it is quite simple to introduce Bitcoin to not techy users. We have what we called coins.ph that handles Bitcoin wallets in a simple way just like having a bank account. I know someone who uses coins.ph but doesn't even know what Bitcoin is which is amazing for me. I would say if other countries have this kind of company that like this, then Bitcoin would be more approachable.

[matchi2011]

the truth is there are so many people out there who have heard about bitcoin but are yet to give it a tryer. we could make bitcoin more approachable to common users if we educate them on the use and benefit of bitcoin. Let them know its a whole lot easier, cheaper and convenient to use bitcoin for transactions than using fiat. I believe with time they will get to give it a tryer and get use to using it

Internet infrastructure is important if we want to introduce people with cryptocurrency. Internet is main factor why people use cryptocurrency because its peer to peer currency. Many people in many country can not access internet and that the main factor why they dont understand or knowing about blockchain and cryptocurrency

That's one factors why Bitcoin and all other cryptos are having difficulty as the main outlet is not available everywhere, but by trying to inform people with good approach and willing to guide them in order to learn much better even a single information will help adding interest for this industry.

[Stac]

  According to my opinion to make Bitcoin more friendly to common users are to give the accurate ideas about the advantages of using Bitcoin .to be more approachable to common users is to be usable as a day to day use to purchase goods like using fiat money but this is not applicable with Bitcoin .Since Bitcoin can not be carried in our wallet like fiat money it is kept in computerized internet  it is a digital decentralized currency .one of the unfriendly is felt because  in some countries the government considers Bitcoin as an asset and if converted to cash is taxable ..

[btyco]

For everyday users it needs to be on the apple iphone and given the apple simplification treatment. Being on the square cash app is a good start, let's see what else they allow

[Micerker]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

To reach ordinary people we need meetings to talk about it as one of the general discussions, where we give our own opinions and receive it. Also, governments must accept it and recognize it as a legal currency.

[thesmallgod]

some people are homophobic and believe little about anything that involve online currency. In my country, having a mobile wallet containing bitcoin might get you in trouble if police see it because they may tag as online fraudster not to talk about acceptance locally. this is because of the ill information many people have about crypto. crypto still a long way to go for further adoption globally. millions of people globally still not have access to internet not to talk about making crypto more accepted by common people in the society.

[bitfocus]

I can suggest 2 ways, 1) Prepaid Card that can convert crypto - so that people can use those cards as regular debit cards. 2) more and more merchant acceptance.

[TheCoinGrabber]

Most people don't have much use for it though, everything they can do with bitcoins they can currently do with fiat. We can of course market it as an investment but then they might miss the point of it being a currency and they might permanently exit if they suffer a huge enough loss.

people should stop expecting bitcoin to be as simple and convenient as swiping a credit card. it's not just a payment method; it's a monetary system with built-in storage/banking, and a payment method all in one. that requires a nuanced economic design, including decentralized (inefficient and cumbersome) relay and validation. not many people but geeks can appreciate its beauty and utility---it takes price bubbles for most people to realize it might be important.

we already have sleek desktop/mobile wallets and hardware wallets that are user-friendly. what may help is the lightning network bringing faster and cheaper payments to users. right now, it's really only recommended for tech savvy users.

at the end of the day, most people aren't interested in alternative forms of money. many people won't bother until it starts becoming the norm.

True. I've been hearing about bitcoins for years and only really got into it after seeing some friends and family members doing it. If it wasn't for bubbles they themselves might not have entered.

[wiik]

In my honest opinion, to make it more approachable / understandable bitcoin must have a some sort of educational ads on mainstream TV. It need more exposure I guess , maybe also introduce bitcoin during school (around gradeschool) . People fear what they dont know , that is why some people stay away from bitcoin. So yeah , guess what I mentioned would be a good start.

[wxa7115]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

I disagree, bitcoin is very easy to use the wallets are installed in the same way that you could install any software and you can send your coins by just copy and pasting, it cannot get any easier than that, the main difference with any other piece of software is that due to the decentralized nature of bitcoin you are the one that needs to make sure that you downloaded the wallet from the right site and that you are keeping a backup of your private keys and your seed.

Also you need to make sure your computer is virus free, that is definitely a problem for most people since they do not take their digital security seriously but that is something that needs to change and it is not the fault of bitcoin that people do not do that.

[Indrawan77]

I think bitcoin growth is already on a good track, for now there are nothing much can be bought using bitcoin because a lot of countries still in research phase, the adoption is still slow, when the legalisation already took place then we xan see all people will start to used bitcoin, for the one tgat understand and want to learn, they will know that bitcoin is for all level of society

[xvids]

To be honest it is so easy to use ,
Just look for a bitcoin wallet put some money on it  then pay for who ever you want to pay,
Just easy as that it is just an online money a crypto currency what else do you need to know to use it?
You don't have to be a geek just to use it there are plenty of easy to use Bitcoin wallet out there.

[gabmen]

I think bitcoin growth is already on a good track, for now there are nothing much can be bought using bitcoin because a lot of countries still in research phase, the adoption is still slow, when the legalisation already took place then we xan see all people will start to used bitcoin, for the one tgat understand and want to learn, they will know that bitcoin is for all level of society

Bitcoin is still in its early stages so normally, adoption is slow. People are still weighing on whether it can be trusted or not especially with everything that happened in 2017 and 2018. And it's minimum requirements are pretty much accessible to the normal person so i don't think there'll be any problems with that.

[solarion]

BTC and other cryptos to be taken on indistinguishable dimensions from fiat, you need more reception from commercial center. In the event that the stores dont acknowledge bitcoins, the odds are exceptionally low that an individual would even consider utilizing Bitcoin as an every day reason cash. For a typical native, this is not important to know the specialized part of the money.

Simply the nuts and bolts on the best way to utilize it and where to store it should get the job done. Likewise another worry is the accessibility of trades and the simplicity of changing over fiat to Cryptocurrency. Despite everything I get solicited a great deal from inquiries on where to purchase Bitcoins and how to exchange. We are taking forward gradually for higher reception, yet it will take any longer to pick up notoriety and simple entry over the business sectors.

[joeperry]

People don't want a complicated stuff like bitcoins, cryptocurrency, blockchain. The fiat can be used by everyone as long as you know a simple math and you know the numbers most of the people will choose the fiat over some complicated stuff... What I'm saying is that it would be hard for us to promote or to encourage others to use crypto's or bitcoin since like what you've said it needs to have a technical knowledge.

Another thing in order to have access to cryptos or bitcoin you needed to have a gadget (mobile phone as an example) and an internet which not all people have. It would be more approachable to common users if all of them have a bitcoin wallet on their phones and explain them that the bitcoin is just some kind of load balance that you can pay to others by transferring it to their wallet.

In other words avoid using technical stuff and explain it to them in a very understandable way.

[Mometaskers]

It seems every year more and more people have heard of bitcoin at least once in the news. It's this casual observer that can be converted into a regular bitcoin user.  Most of the time they have no idea how a blockchain work so it's best to not bombard them immediately with complicated terms.

Simple analogies are best. What I tell people is that buying bitcoins is like buying say, dollars, and then having the option to keep that to wait for a better price or trading the dollar with someone without having to convert it to the local currency first.

[@Hakermania@]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

It isn't yet used massively because:
1) It's not just technology but it's also value: it'is still too volatile
2) The number of userfrendly platforms is still low
3) A certain physiological time is needed for a technology to reach the mass .. as it was for the internet

[Webberson]

Despite all the awareness created regarding bitcoin, people still have diverse opinions on the digital currency. Most individuals are still adamant about not accepting it as a form of currency. I believe it has been made most approachable to common users through every means possible.
Until it becomes globally accepted and recognized, the acceptance of the digital coin will still be a thing of choice.

[fara_buduk]

from many people in this world, perhaps only 35% are using, using and knowing about bitcoin and other cryptocurrency so that wanting to make bitcoin one of the international transaction tools is still a lot of homework to be repaired but we cannot deny that bitcoin growth is wrong one of the drivers of the world economy at this time, and the digital era that supports the various needs of everyday life will be one of the supporting factors for bitcoin to be known to many people in this world

[LUCKMCFLY]

With marketing, when we offer our professional services, whether in our jobs as Ing, Dr, whatever we do, it is good to give the option to accept bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, to the owners of establishments can implement this mode of payment, because the user common purchase goods and services, that is the way to expand it.

[nydiacaskey01]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

We can't blame other people who don't believe in Bitcoin and its purposes because of the negative news published in the media. Furthermore, other people just wan't the easy way to spend money since they are earning fiat, paid in fiat so expect them to spend in fiat. But for those who get paid in Bitcoin, ofcourse they will spend it, use it and trade it.

[Canoppo99]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

The easiest way is make bitcoin adopted by e-commerce industry but in that industries is too afraid to accept bitcoin because of the fluctuation price. In one  side it can make their transactions easier amd faster but the other side they have to always convert the bitcoin to the fiat too safe the value from volatility. So the biggest problem for now is the volatility.

[steveabrahams]

First, people need to be enlightened about bitcoins, that it is not a tool for the dark web or for some illicit business, second will the development of apps ,incorporated into simple devices such as mobile phones, social networks integrations. If you could make payment in cyptos using you facebook account for example will be a good step

I agreed with this, there are many misconceptions about bitcoin. In my country here, people think bitcoin is a kind of MLM thingy which is very wrong and when i explain it to them about bitcoin, they already don't care and it's hard to change a mindset from that kind of people.

[BIP47]

In order for common people to use bitcoin it needs to be...
- Easy to buy. None of all of this headache with creating multiple accounts and all sorts of verification.
- Easy to spend. Custom miner fees and copy/pasting addresses, etc is for those who are further down the rabbit hole.
- Easy to accept. It's easy enough to accept a payment in person with 2 smartphones and at least 1 of those people who knows what they're doing. But what about setting up a simple web store? Where can I go right now without all sorts of headache and sell stuff for Bitcoin? It doesn't exist.

That's really all the space needs to become successful. If you want people to use something, make it easy to use.

[zee11225]

from many people in this world, perhaps only 35% are using, using and knowing about bitcoin and other cryptocurrency so that wanting to make bitcoin one of the international transaction tools is still a lot of homework to be repaired but we cannot deny that bitcoin growth is wrong one of the drivers of the world economy at this time, and the digital era that supports the various needs of everyday life will be one of the supporting factors for bitcoin to be known to many people in this world

Of course it's easiest by means of promotion or education on social media or other digital media. Besides that a seminar featuring bitcoin owners who are already successful or who can make routine work so that people's assumptions about bitcoin are very good.
Because bitcoin can be a source of income, of course people will be interested and become owners or traders online, so it does not affect the main work that has been undertaken.

[livingfree]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

[reality18]

First, people need to be enlightened about bitcoins, that it is not a tool for the dark web or for some illicit business, second will the development of apps ,incorporated into simple devices such as mobile phones, social networks integrations. If you could make payment in cyptos using you facebook account for example will be a good step

I agreed with this, there are many misconceptions about bitcoin. In my country here, people think bitcoin is a kind of MLM thingy which is very wrong and when i explain it to them about bitcoin, they already don't care and it's hard to change a mindset from that kind of people.

Of course, the best way is to do effective awareness creation where Bitcoin will be introduced to many of these people holding misconceptions about it. The HAPO social media app is also another innovative way which is promoting Bitcoin. Users get to interact and share media content with friends and family across the globe as well as earn Bitcoin for referring friends. The app gives an in-depth tutorials on Bitcoin and how it can be used to purchase and transfer funds anywhere around the globe. If numerous platforms adopt this strategy, Bitcoin will gradually meet the main stream adoption.

[matchi2011]

First, people need to be enlightened about bitcoins, that it is not a tool for the dark web or for some illicit business, second will the development of apps ,incorporated into simple devices such as mobile phones, social networks integrations. If you could make payment in cyptos using you facebook account for example will be a good step

I agreed with this, there are many misconceptions about bitcoin. In my country here, people think bitcoin is a kind of MLM thingy which is very wrong and when i explain it to them about bitcoin, they already don't care and it's hard to change a mindset from that kind of people.

The problem with those kinds of people, they already close minded and doesn't like to hear any explanations regarding to the benefits of this chain,
the system should be recognized more on its usage and not just the investment factors, it's just an additional features of bitcoin and the misconceptions
are still intact, if we wanted to change that, we, as supporters should show how to use it and not just for holding as investment assets.

[Gaff]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

For now we had no stable price for bitcoin to be called, but for further updates the trading sites was still on its way for developing a better market demands. Let's encourage everybody to pursue what's they started, and motivate them to gain much stronger faith so that they'll remain calm despite of market instability. Panic will not happen if a person will always stay focus on his goals, greater outcomes will follow.

[davis196]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Bitcoin is approachable.Do you think it's difficult to create an online wallet and send/receive btc?
Even some idiot can do it.The problem that there aren't places that accept bitcoin payments,due to price volatility,lack of legislation clarity,taxation issues,lack of knowledge about the blockchain/payment gateways,etc.

[Oceat]

In order for common people to use bitcoin it needs to be...
- Easy to buy. None of all of this headache with creating multiple accounts and all sorts of verification.
- Easy to spend. Custom miner fees and copy/pasting addresses, etc is for those who are further down the rabbit hole.
- Easy to accept. It's easy enough to accept a payment in person with 2 smartphones and at least 1 of those people who knows what they're doing. But what about setting up a simple web store? Where can I go right now without all sorts of headache and sell stuff for Bitcoin? It doesn't exist.

That's really all the space needs to become successful. If you want people to use something, make it easy to use.

Stop whining like a little kid and just follow the process, we all have been there and there is no problem as long as you follow the rules. Bitcoin is not that completely perfect and it is still on the process of improving. We can make it all in the process by giving a chance to make it one by one. Bitcoin is not that easy to use so does fiat too.

[kentrolla]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

I agree with your statement mate, as people need to be educated about bitcoin because most of us still thinks that bitcoin is taboo or something illegal without even knowing about it. As bank sponsored media potrays bitcoin I'm bad light it's a common perception from middle class non tech savvy people that it might land them in trouble if they use it. We need to show the real good side of bitcoin to this world.

[livingfree]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

I agree with your statement mate, as people need to be educated about bitcoin because most of us still thinks that bitcoin is taboo or something illegal without even knowing about it. As bank sponsored media potrays bitcoin I'm bad light it's a common perception from middle class non tech savvy people that it might land them in trouble if they use it. We need to show the real good side of bitcoin to this world.

That's the current mindset that the people has about bitcoin. All they listen to those negative words that is thrown to bitcoin but they don't want to hear to lighter side of it when someone tries to explain to them what bitcoin really is.

Showing the good side should start from us and I've been doing this when someone asks me what bitcoin is. I'm plainly explaining that it's a very good way to send and receive local or international payments.

[dat.ho12492]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

The theory and what you say, hearing everything seems to be very simple but in fact, people around are very hard to accept and hear us explain bitcoin, even if we can explain, they also will quickly forget, instead of searching for more information about bitcoin. Honest to say, if we want Bitcoin can easily approachable for common users, the spread of government is probably the factor to decide that because we can see the influence of government, the scope is always very large and the information they bring, people always think it is very reliable and safe

[Moshaid]

Not everyone will accept bitcoin even if it's declared by the government. Just like the way some people under cryptocurrency doesn't use forex or such. Apart from this the major issue is on the FUD that's being spread around by media house, personnel, or even a regular users. And with this I don't see common users accepting bitcoin is years to come.

[kucritt]

if you want to makes bitcoin can be use on daily and all people will use bitcoin, i think we should makes bitcoin is legal in all country in the world, after that bitcoin price and cryptocurrency will stable in any price and can be use for daily, the problem is because the price of bitcoin is not stable right now, so we can;t use it for daily currency

[thankyoulord]

bitcoin can be made more approchable to common users if we take out time in explaining its functionality and importance to them. so many commoners have heard of bitcoin but dont have the slightest idea how it works or why it was created. Most persons only got to hear about it during the bubble towards the end of 2017 when they realized bitcoin turned so many people to millionaires. Apart from that they know nothing. so we should play our part in taking out time to explain bitcoin importance and functionality to them so they see reasons why they should not only invest but also use it for day to day transactions.

[LeGaulois]

In my honest opinion, to make it more approachable / understandable bitcoin must have a some sort of educational ads on mainstream TV. It need more exposure I guess , maybe also introduce bitcoin during school (around gradeschool) . People fear what they dont know , that is why some people stay away from bitcoin. So yeah , guess what I mentioned would be a good start.

Bitcoin has no need for any commercial ads on mainstream TV or anywhere else. Bitcoin is an answer to a need if the folks have no need they aren't going to use Bitcoin (excluding people who heard on YT how BTC is great and supposed to moon soon so they invested in).

The day people will have a need they will look for an alternative. Now we can create this need by explaining the advantages that Bitcoin could give to the person (for example someone could save money on bank transfers). Organically they will learn themselves about it and maybe adopt it.

[Teawhalee]

I think this post should be about how to make bitcoin more popular and widely used . A lot of people both elite and non-elite are using bitcoin as we speak so it’s not it’s only a certain set of people that are using bitcoin now. We should focus more how to get more people using bitcoin as payment method and as a monetary system that it is designed to be.

[pixie85]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

How can someone who isn't interested in bitcoin and does not own any can make it hard for himself to buy? He doesn't care and he doesn't want it. I don't understand what you're trying to say here but from the looks of it it's really complicated

To make it approachable you have to make it easy to understand. People don't know how their banks work but they do know how to insert a card into a terminal.

[Bagaji]

Most people see bitcoin as purely a means of investment.
Where the purchase bitcoin and constantly fix there eyes in the market cap to know when it rises and the sell off.
But bitcoin is more than that. Bitcoin offers a futuristic plan that can be tapped now and developed on

Just the way happen in some developing countries of the world where people prefer to safe their currency in foreign currency so that when ever the said currency increases they will convert it to their local currency which I believe is the same thing that is happening with Bitcoin as an investment.

[tippytoes]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

How can someone who isn't interested in bitcoin and does not own any can make it hard for himself to buy? He doesn't care and he doesn't want it. I don't understand what you're trying to say here but from the looks of it it's really complicated

To make it approachable you have to make it easy to understand. People don't know how their banks work but they do know how to insert a card into a terminal.

Very simple logic there. But it would really take time to adopt the usage of bitcoin in everyday life of an ordinary individual. There will be ways on how to approach this. Samsung for example is already starting to integrate crypto within the system of their phone. Unfortunately, such phone is very expensive at the moment and only few people can afford. But give it a time and we will reach to the point that this kind of phone will be affordable to the public.

[lienfaye]

People who dont fully understand bitcoin and blockchain technology cant understand the nature of it even it is easy to use as an alternative payment system and investment.

If you're interested in crypto you'll find a way to learn. Even those people without good educational background can engage themselves in crypto as long as you have the desire to do so.

Bitcoin is already approachable, its just that we just need to explore how this cryptocurrency really works and what is the benefits it can give to you once you use it.

[veleten]

more approachable you mean more adoption ?
all you need is to spread the information about it
people learned to use internet somehow, although it was new , complicated and ,semmingly , unneccessary
nowadays they do not think themselves without it
same thing will go with bitcoin , give it more time, more exposure and it wll be as approachable as any other technology

[Cherylstar86]

Most people see bitcoin as purely a means of investment.
Where the purchase bitcoin and constantly fix there eyes in the market cap to know when it rises and the sell off.
But bitcoin is more than that. Bitcoin offers a futuristic plan that can be tapped now and developed on

Just the way happen in some developing countries of the world where people prefer to safe their currency in foreign currency so that when ever the said currency increases they will convert it to their local currency which I believe is the same thing that is happening with Bitcoin as an investment.

Bitcoin has been in the market for decade, but it's undeniable that there are still countries, establishments, and a number of peole who don't acknowledge this innovation. Many have heard about it but are unable to realize its real nature due to lack of awareness. I believe that what we need is to properly educate public of what this technology is all about, show to them the opportunities it offers and how it can bring quality of living.

[xWolfx]

Very simple logic there. But it would really take time to adopt the usage of bitcoin in everyday life of an ordinary individual. There will be ways on how to approach this. Samsung for example is already starting to integrate crypto within the system of their phone. Unfortunately, such phone is very expensive at the moment and only few people can afford. But give it a time and we will reach to the point that this kind of phone will be affordable to the public.

That is a good approach to start, right?. But at the long term such practices will end up being really insecure and will lead to more problems than solutions.

I agree that it will definitely take a good while before that is possibly at a mass scale, but steps can be taken. From my point of view, the more merchants that accept it, the better - Not only online but also in stores you see in the everyday life of citizens.

Also, the more services that make Bitcoin be as easy as using your card the better also. Be strive for decentralization and that should remain as a possibility. But for the majority of the population, banks will probably play a key role.

[livingfree]

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That's the current mindset that the people has about bitcoin. All they listen to those negative words that is thrown to bitcoin but they don't want to hear to lighter side of it when someone tries to explain to them what bitcoin really is.

Showing the good side should start from us and I've been doing this when someone asks me what bitcoin is. I'm plainly explaining that it's a very good way to send and receive local or international payments.

Not all, mate. They're simply lost and confused with these FUDs and you can't blame the first-timers that aren't even aware of how does Bitcoin really behave, price-wise or functional-wise. It is to be expected for them to believe in the headlines at popular news channels and articles, since they've been also trusting those sources of information for a lot of time, or in fact they normally trust those without even thinking twice.

That's a fact, these FUD increases their doubt about bitcoin and that's making them to stay away from it. They trust those source without having a try to even create their wallets. It's about on how they are willing to embrace to technology but in other words, it seems that not everyone is open to this kind of technology. They simply trust those sources as long as it says something about bitcoin and they'll decide that it should be done and that's their take about bitcoin.

[Sebas.tian]

Bitcoin will not be difficult for those who want to understand it. Therefore, it is still understandable. Very soon he will completely infiltrate our lives, I believe that it will happen.

It isn't about the difficulty though, the problem is, there is not enough people who WANT to understand it in the first place. Some already think that learning about it is unnecessary since we already have fiat. In this case, we should ignite their interest on why it is needed in our society especially its advantages like transferring value overseas almost instantly with minimal fees.

[FIFA worldcup]

Those people that doesn't have bitcoin make it hard for themselves to buy bitcoin, in reality buying bitcoin is an easy thing to do. There's a lot of method if they really wish to get even just one of it. Making bitcoin more approachable is a task that everyone can do.

They need to be educated first on what bitcoin really is. There's a lot of wrong information that circulates on the web telling on how bad bitcoin is. Telling people on how volatile it is will make them understand that this is the reason why it has no exact price.

How can someone who isn't interested in bitcoin and does not own any can make it hard for himself to buy? He doesn't care and he doesn't want it. I don't understand what you're trying to say here but from the looks of it it's really complicated

To make it approachable you have to make it easy to understand. People don't know how their banks work but they do know how to insert a card into a terminal.

Very simple logic there. But it would really take time to adopt the usage of bitcoin in everyday life of an ordinary individual. There will be ways on how to approach this. Samsung for example is already starting to integrate crypto within the system of their phone. Unfortunately, such phone is very expensive at the moment and only few people can afford. But give it a time and we will reach to the point that this kind of phone will be affordable to the public.

Samsung has took a big step of introducing a crypto friendly phone. It does not matter that the phone is very expensive as every new model of phone of Samsung is expected to be expensive. After an year time, its price will drop and many people can afford it. The important thing is that due to this, many will come to know about crypto which they were not aware of it before.

[samcrypto]

more approachable you mean more adoption ?
all you need is to spread the information about it
people learned to use internet somehow, although it was new , complicated and ,semmingly , unneccessary
nowadays they do not think themselves without it
same thing will go with bitcoin , give it more time, more exposure and it wll be as approachable as any other technology

Right knowledge is the key for sure, if the cryptodeveloper are more approachable and really do their part to educate ordinary people like in the slum area for sure they will get involve. In time it will be more aggresive in terms of spreading news so wait for the right time to come.

[sijonru]

Bitcoin will not be difficult for those who want to understand it. Therefore, it is still understandable. Very soon he will completely infiltrate our lives, I believe that it will happen.

Use the most practical way to explain the function of bitcoin, excellence, and how it works. For a modern society where Android phones are common, using bitcoin is certainly not a difficult thing.
What's difficult is actually convincing the public that bitcoin brings good luck in the economy, because they hear and read from news that illegal bitcoin, etc. So, show an example of some people in your area and come from ordinary people who have become successful because of bitcoin.

[anodyne]

For me, there are several ways to use and make for the people to make them easily understand the world of crypto currencies. Especially now, we are in a world of modern era where high technologies are widely use and almost everywhere around us. Bitcoin needs patience and interest even you don't have enough skill or any knowledge yet, because there is where everyone started. Telling your friends and share the true information of Bitcoin and how we live the life on it is a little by little help to spread the Bitcoin goodness and how it becomes more approachable to others.

[Ezenwanyi1]

I agree that bitcoin is not yet approachable for the public.
This could be attributed to the fact that the public seems not be getting any values from bitcoin in their everyday activities.
To put an end to this, there's the need to improve on the various key technologies of the blockchain technology so as to make it bring down values to every day activities of the public.
This will go along way in increasing adoption rate.

[malikusama]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

Bitcoin is approachable to everyone, but the thing is how to convince public about it.
Lack of knowledge is the reason that still majority of people are not practically aware of bitcoin or cryptocurrencies.
Along with this, rumors are badly affecting the community growth, i have seen many crypto users who are spreading anti-crypto news over the internet.
A common person will never spare time to read the technical aspects of cryptos but he/she will rely on the news which is currently circulating on social and electronic media.

[timerland]

I don't agree with the sentiment that the majority of users are 'geeks' as you describe them. I know many people that are not closely following technological advancements that are using bitcoin in their daily lives. It's more of a question concerning the popularity of cryptocurrency as a whole.

A decade in and it's safe to say that many people in the early to mid 20s demographic know about bitcoin, and given the opportunity to make purchases with it would be happy to use it as a form of currency. To make it more accessible, simply provide more opportunities to use it amongst people who are aware of its existence.

[idham29]

It's already in the process of reaching out to more people dude. It's all over the internet and social media. And people's natural curiosity will make sure it gets noticed. If people are interested, they'll do something to get to know what it is and what it's for.

Online education is increasing, especially in the social media community so that bitcoin is increasingly known and has an attraction for people to use it.
Of course, bitcoin must be able to provide economic added value so that bitcoin owners become more excited and can prove that bitcoin has changed their lives for the better.

[darklus123]

Remember the  trend on 2017?, where evveryone are to hype with this technology. Then realizing that after going into they can't even understand it's basic principles. Then suddenly everyone are going out for the same reason and now we are back to good old days thanks to them tho for their contributions of the price pump

[Nasty23]

When they realize how this works, it would be easier for them to be a convert. To make my friends learn how to use Bitcoin, I held them a wallet with some amount. In this way they could explore how it works and make their own transaction for whatever way they wanted since in my country, Bitcoin is accepted as a form of payment.

Giving small amount of bitcoin in their own wallet is a good idea because in that way their curiosity becomes working that encourages them to learn more about bitcoin that could help them to use it easily and encourage them to invest more as they already have a knowledge to use it properly and earn a profit from it.

[naufals4]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone   

you should tell them about bitcoin like what is bitcoin until the very depth of bitcoin. which certainly tells about the benefits of having bitcoin and can be used as an investment tool. you can tell them through socialization

[carlisle1]

Even after Ten years still Bitcoin is used by Geeks

Whos geek?we the bitcoiners?common don’t be so stupid for not learning things before giving a bad impression if what you say is true then all the Japanese are geeks?same as the German people?

and majority of common citizens doesn't seems to use Bitcoin as a currency or even for trading purposes

Look how stupid you are,why would those Common Citizens will use this for trading if they dont even know what this is?

and I think this situation has occurred because still it is not approachable and that is because even it has all the features for a proper usability majority of people doesn't see Bitcoin as an usable currency for anyone who has basic technical knowledge which is not true but in order to change this situation and make Bitcoin more approachable to common people how its path should change in the future both technically and socially to convince it is a currency for everyone  

Stop this nonsense because you only put yourself in misery by spreading shits on this community

[minersday]

I dedicated a whole thread to the common misconception that only Geeks and Nerds are using Bitcoin and Crypto currencies. See this for more details, https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5105838.0

You should actually change your topic to this " How to make Bitcoin more approachable to stupid users " because most common/normal people are already using Bitcoin. The stupid people are pointing fingers and laughing at the people who are buying bitcoins, because they do not understand the technology.  

Stupid users is not good description for people who have either little knowledge or no knowledge on how to use Bitcoin  and how it operates. These people usually display their ignorance  mainly because they don't understand the whole idea of using bitcoin as method of payment for their transaction of goods and services. Ignorance is usually displayed  by People basically due to lack of understanding and knowledge.

[darklus123]

Stupid users is not good description for people who have either little knowledge or no knowledge on how to use Bitcoin  and how it operates. These people usually display their ignorance  mainly because they don't understand the whole idea of using bitcoin as method of payment for their transaction of goods and services. Ignorance is usually displayed  by People basically due to lack of understanding and knowledge.

Stupid users is somehow a form of a joke term but yeah this was being used by the tech industry. Just like the software development industry usually they let software ignorant people uses their software so that it can be idiot proof.

This may sound harsh but this is also a reality. There are exactly users who acts like they know how does it really works or they feel like just because they have it they fully understood what they have and within this industry we do have a lot of them.