The difficulty of explaining Bitcoin to people is massive

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Sometimes,some peeps don't even want to get crypto related like most of my friends down here,no matter how much words you explain to them with,they'll still argue unreasonably and try to prove you wrong .
Secondly, if the person isn't a computer literate,the can never be an autumn of understanding..not at all!
In such cases,you just have to let them be
-Trojane💎

Yes, I've felt that way too. like they trying to our counter statement and sometimes just because someone understands crypto or blockchain doesn't mean they understand all the technicalities under this technology. I have never educated someone who didn't want to know. but if anyone wants to know and want to understand about it.I will be happy to explain what I understand. more just sharing and not debate.

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[Oilacris]

Sometimes,some peeps don't even want to get crypto related like most of my friends down here,no matter how much words you explain to them with,they'll still argue unreasonably and try to prove you wrong .
Secondly, if the person isn't a computer literate,the can never be an autumn of understanding..not at all!
In such cases,you just have to let them be
-Trojane💎

Yes, I've felt that way too. like they trying to our counter statement and sometimes just because someone understands crypto or blockchain doesn't mean they understand all the technicalities under this technology. I have never educated someone who didn't want to know. but if anyone wants to know and want to understand about it.I will be happy to explain what I understand. more just sharing and not debate.

Im a kind of person whos really that have that short patience when it comes to things whenever i do make out some debates on someone then i do get easily pissed which means it is not my genre to give explanations or trying out to hook people with having that hard explanation or making them understand on a very forcible way.

If you are a type of person who do really mind off about spreading awareness about bitcoin then this wont really be an issue for you but if not or you are like me then you would really get irritated.

But if you do know the basics the saying about simple would really enough.

[Ryder Kudrow]

Bitcoin is a new thing, and it is difficult for many people to understand things that are not of interest. They don't understand how cryptocurrency works or the technology behind it. You can let them learn related encryption knowledge online, or show them the working principle of Bitcoin in practice, which is easier to understand than explaining basic theoretical knowledge to them.

[lumierre]

Hey guys!

I have noticed that whenever people in real life find out that I use bitcoin, they ask me to explain it to them. For example, some family friends that are my age came over to my house around 2 weeks ago, when they arrived, I was looking at crypto graphs because I had a little bit of money saved up to invest. Bitcoin was on one of the charts, so when they walked into my room, they asked about it, "You do bitcoin? How does it even work?." So I started explaining it to them, but what they didnt get was that it is decentralized. When I was explaining it they asked "Why doesnt bitcoin's creator give himself a billion bitcoin?" I told them that it is impossible for the creator to do so since he doesnt have control over the network, but after I said that, they told me that I was wrong and that since He made it, he can control it, which is incorrect. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to explain coins to non-crypto people?

I have the same problem. No one from my family and no of my friends understand bitcoin and crypto in the whole. That is why I had to find some more friends that are also crypto enthusiasts to discuss resent crypto news with them. If someone asks me about crypto, I always try to explain, how it works and usually people understand, but start argue and say that it is a Ponzi scheme.

[dupee419]

I think it's a good idea to start off by explaining who the creator of Bitcoin is and the fact that even the creator has no control over it, it's actually a good idea but I think they're missing out the point because they tried to slam you with arguments about Bitcoin being decentralized, if they won't believe you on that part, you could have at least convinced them about investing in Bitcoin and try it out for themselves.

The problem sometimes goes with how we actually explain BTC, but sometimes it also goes out to the one who's listening, sometimes, it's hard to teach someone who isn't willing to listen in the first place, your efforts will just be wasted, better off talking about something instead of wasting your time.

[posi]

Bitcoin is a new thing, and it is difficult for many people to understand things that are not of interest. They don't understand how cryptocurrency works or the technology behind it. You can let them learn related encryption knowledge online, or show them the working principle of Bitcoin in practice, which is easier to understand than explaining basic theoretical knowledge to them.

It will be problematic to tell someone who's yet to understand the purpose of Bitcoin, how it works, and the technology behind it to learn things related to encryption.
The best thing is to do some basic research gather it together, explain it in detail and give it to the person to read it later for better understanding.

[Smartvirus]

I think the best way to explain bitcoin to ordinary forks is finding a way to do it alongside the fiat currencies. Stating its similarities as well as its differences. Though, its always going to be difficult as, understanding bitcoin requires one to be constantly stayed on the subject and some practical interaction with the various operational activities that exists within  the system. Its important you first ask them to empty there accumulated garbage on the system if they are really willing to learn because, one who feels knows a lot might be saturated already with knowledge enough not to accept fresh ideas.

[Ziskinberg]

I think the best way to explain bitcoin to ordinary forks is finding a way to do it alongside the fiat currencies. Stating its similarities as well as its differences. Though, its always going to be difficult as, understanding bitcoin requires one to be constantly stayed on the subject and some practical interaction with the various operational activities that exists within  the system. Its important you first ask them to empty there accumulated garbage on the system if they are really willing to learn because, one who feels knows a lot might be saturated already with knowledge enough not to accept fresh ideas.

techy people can understand fast but not in an instant. A constant teaching way of teaching is very challenging but it was a need in order for them to fully understand the concept of crypto, coz if we teach them now at once, they surely forget it by tomorrow. Of course, searches for is an additional way to learn fast but this gonna be difficult for the majority, especially for the oldies, and I know that they are not quite familiar with this, unlike young people.

learning about crypto couldn't be done fast, but it takes days or even months as expected.

[finaleshot2016]

I've already introduced cryptocurrencies to a wide range of people, and my method is pretty straightforward. I'm only trying to get across the fact that this is a digital currency that might be profitable at times and not at others. Of course, explaining the technical part which is blockchain is pretty hard to understand so it will always depend to that person if he'll be interested and wanted to know more.  If they're only inquisitive and not interested, that's fine; just don't allow them join the crypto market if they're still undecided, because in that case, they'll have to rely on you. Give them some time to learn how advantageous it is to invest in crypto and persuade them that it is preferable to keep their money in the bank.

[TelolettOm]

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Hard to explain if the person himself doesn't do his own homework. If  he is willing to learn more, he will also do his own study of the subject matter. With this digital age, everything you want to know is just one click via internet search. So to augment the explanation coming from your friend, you can always read more about it from the internet. You can always find a way how to learn more on a specific topic by doing your own digging.

I can understand, yes in fact many people are actually not willing to learn more about crypto. And sometimes, they are only asking us about BTC because to know the risks and also the weakness of it only. So, they can say against whatever we are doing in Bitcoin or crypto.
Moreover, if someone doesn't like crypto much at first, whatever we explain, he will ignore to accept.s
It may be different for someone who is more open-minded, where sometimes, they can debate and also against our explanation, but in fact, they are willing to learn and then they can understand.

[EdenHazard]

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general are just an "exotic" concept that people don't immediately understand. are not. I have faced the same emotional future as you and most interestingly those who are not willing to accept bitcoin as a payment option or safe investment. The point here is that we need to define these concepts of bitcoin as a long-term investment and aim for the benefits of bitcoin like any other type of investment.

In my opinion, best way to explain to people especially those who aren't take savvy is to not be pushy. Telling people that Bitcoin is a long term investment from the get-go might drive them away faster even though that's actually the truth and how it works. I tend to give people a couple of YouTube videos on either of the following topics:

• What is Bitcoin
• What is Blockchain
• Getting started with bitcoin

When they are done, I put it up for discussion to see what they've learnt and then try to break down more difficult concepts they didn't get right including answering their questions before telling them about how they can participate either by becoming a trader or investor. In explicit terms.

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never easy to elaborate a computer science + economic breakthrough stuff like bitcoin to someone even they are really interested in bitcoin.
so that would always stay the same to become the hardest job in the world until they realized and experienced a good impact. time is the only thing can make it smooth easier.
but we should always put a work on it to educate people around so they can feel the bitcoin benefit sooner than most people around the globe.

[sherenikaw]

based on my experience, it is difficult to explain bitcoin to ordinary people who don't know crypto at all. so it's easier to explain to people who already know or at least know what bitcoin is. but you can help explain it with patience, for example when you are together you can explain little by little about bitcoin because usually people will understand easily if we keep telling it. so make him feel interested in the crypto world so he will automatically find out myself about crypto.

[nullama]

Digital scarcity wasn't a thing until 2009, so it's understandable that most people don't get it.

Also, most people don't really know how money works, and also are used to having central banks controlling it.

Bitcoin is truly revolutionary, so it will take some time for most people to get it.

The more I read about Bitcoin, the more I've learned about how money works, and the more I know how money works, the more I see Bitcoin is the future of money.

[Wendy Simth]

The hardest part is the change in perception. When I mention decentralization, they think it's unbelievable and even nonsense.More friends are interested in Bitcoin not because of its technology, but because they hear that they can make money.

[lienfaye]

Bitcoin is not hard to grasp for a kind of people that has showed interest to know further what bitcoin really is and how does it work. I've experience to introduce bitcoin to two kinds of person, one is interested on bitcoin because he is curious to know on how to use it as a currency and as investment as well. Thus he exert an effort to gain knowledge by himself and just asking me if he has further questions.

While the other one has a negative feeling towards it because of his past expetiences an a victim of scams online. The reason why he is hesitant to engage himself despite of my explanations and given videos for him to understand. If someone is not interested, no matter what you say it wont give an impact to convince him.

[GeorgeJohn]

Many people find it very difficult to understand the language bitcoin then and this happened when i know bitcoin, i know vividly how people i convince about bitcoin and majority is making well for bitcoin investment currently, it's very obvious that we still have quantity of numbers that doesn't know what bitcoin is, and in the same vein some people is not interested to know bitcoin and also learn cryptocurrency, it's very obvious that it's not necessary for everyone know about bitcoin, anyone who wants to listen should listen and anyone who wants disregard the information of cryptocurrency should go on.

[blackened515]

It's hard to explain Bitcoin to people who are close-minded and couldn't understand the real function and importance of cryptocurrency. Once I see that a person isn't interested in Bitcoin, I don't exert effort just educate them about it. A person who is eager to know about Bitcoin would do his own research instead of asking continuous and senseless questions.

You are right. Someone who really wants to know and understand the Crypto world, will make some research and won't be asking bunches of questions. Although, is difficult explaining Bitcoin to someone who knows nothing about it, they always end up asking unnecessary questions. Not everyone believe in Bitcoin, some people still see it at scam, I only explain and discuss Cryptocurrency with someone who is interested in it.

[Mpamaegbu]

The hardest part is the change in perception. When I mention decentralization, they think it's unbelievable and even nonsense.More friends are interested in Bitcoin not because of its technology, but because they hear that they can make money.

Literarily, like bees to flowers and honey badgers to honey that's how humans get attracted to making money too. I think most people first got attracted to Bitcoin for the monetary aspect of it (I don't think it's wrong though) and then became fascinated by its technology. Teaching Bitcoin to a novice without whetting their appetite with the investment part of it where they can make money will be like winking in the dark. Even among my educated friends I still perceive that reluctance in them going the Bitcoin route after several attempts at teaching them. What most of them do is ask how it's fairing, especially whenever Bitcoin soars in price.

[CPTHREE]

It is really difficult to explain Bitcoin, but it is even more difficult to accept Bitcoin. Personally, accepting Bitcoin consumes a very large amount of my experience. During this time, I searched the Internet for knowledge about Bitcoin, and the results were indeed mixed. The main reason for this problem is that it is too difficult to obtain knowledge related to Bitcoin. If it weren't for someone I particularly trust told me what Bitcoin is, I might not understand it at all.

[Natalim]

It is really difficult to explain Bitcoin, but it is even more difficult to accept Bitcoin. Personally, accepting Bitcoin consumes a very large amount of my experience. During this time, I searched the Internet for knowledge about Bitcoin, and the results were indeed mixed. The main reason for this problem is that it is too difficult to obtain knowledge related to Bitcoin. If it weren't for someone I particularly trust told me what Bitcoin is, I might not understand it at all.

I can attest to that. Bitcoin is definitely a broad one and if you just keep reading its articles, it might be very hard to understand. Demonstrations and videos will definitely help if you have the willingness to learn. Its just that the learning will be easier if someone will be able to guide you.

There are really instances that some friends of mine will ask about bitcoin and how its becoming so profitable these days. I just tell them to that bitcoin has definitely high potentials to function as a currency and at the same time a good investment. And advise them to just google the rest so that they will have a full idea on what is bitcoin really is.