How to make Bitcoin more approachable to common users

[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 .