Giving bitcoin awareness for easy adoption in my locality

[Falconer]

Do you think it will be possible for these business people to welcome this new idea and implement it in their business ? Wouldn't it look crazy to them ?

It depends on your country and the legality of bitcoin.
If your country and its government legalize the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender then surely your move to spread the word about bitcoin will impact some of your audience. But if it's the other way around, they should probably think twice before adopting.

But for personal matters, they may not need to announce that they have used bitcoin to pay customers or process foreign payments even if bitcoin is not legal as means of payment in your country.

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[hyudien]

I know this work is not easy to do, especially among people who still think that fiat is the main thing they need to meet their daily needs. The target market in disseminating Bitcoin information may be for anyone, but maybe we also need to pay attention to environmental conditions.

I mean, for example, take people with an average monthly income and direct them to be able to invest little by little. So it's not just introducing Bitcoin, because a sweet explanation is not enough. They may hear nice things about investing long-term profits and then getting rich. Is it really that simple? while the long process of twists and turns in facing a bear market to survive in it also needs to be emphasized very well. The sweetness of the bitterness of a fluctuating asset investment is not the same as a stable gold investment.

I've done Bitcoin-related learning a number of times, and what I've learned is that before giving Bitcoin material the questions that should be asked are: What made them interested in Bitcoin? 9 out of 10 people answered "big profits and riches". It turns out that we can't guarantee all of that, with the characteristics and goals of getting rich quickly being the main things I always hear from them.

[panganib999]

This is actually great. Information campaigns about bitcoin and how they can make the most out of the technology besides how profitable it could be is more than enough to ensure that a handful of people from your local will switch. It came in great timing too that your Mrs. Sharon came to you asking for advice (I guess) on how she can maximize her profits amidst the high transfer fees and the pressing bylaws that her bank is giving her. What I would highly suggest you include in your seminar, if you haven't yet is how to setup wallets and stuff that would allow them to own and transfer bitcoin so the change is made seamless for them.

[klidex]

Do you think it will be possible for these business people to welcome this new idea and implement it in their business ? Wouldn't it look crazy to them ?

It depends on your country and the legality of bitcoin.
If your country and its government legalize the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender then surely your move to spread the word about bitcoin will impact some of your audience. But if it's the other way around, they should probably think twice before adopting.

But for personal matters, they may not need to announce that they have used bitcoin to pay customers or process foreign payments even if bitcoin is not legal as means of payment in your country.

True, it all depends on the government of the country whether it gives legal permission for Bitcoin to be used as legal tender or not.
If the country legalizes I don't think it would be a bad idea to publicize Bitcoin's adoption and acceptance as legal tender or tender.
What's more, if there are many crypto fans and users in that country, it will be even easier to spread the news and even the public will welcome it enthusiastically.
It is very different from where my country lives which does not legalize Bitcoin as a legal tender or means of payment, but my country still legalizes Bitcoin and crypto only as investment assets and nothing more.

[Frankolala]

Nice step you took to be with the old people to discuss bitcoin, you did well but why are they just reluctant and feeling unconcern,maybe they are not understanding what you are saying,since there is no learning or writing materials which they were suppose to use to keep them busy. This is a poor method of teaching bitcoin,you would have motivated them by standing and showing them some pictures of bitcoin.

I am not discouraging you or criticizing you but I need to tell you the truth,next time be looking more like a teacher and act like one,I know that it isn't easy to talk to people about bitcoin. Old and young people needs bitcoin awareness not only the young. From 45yrs down can learn about it and invest in bitcoin,moreover all the whales are within 30yrs of age to 50yrs.

[Flexystar]

First of all congratulations and good luck for future engagement with bitcoin tutoring. Secondly, bitcoin should be treated as general currency which will make its adoption faster to genen real public. If we try to portray it something out of this world then it may happen that people won’t be accepting it right away. New comers should be taught with step by step information regarding bitcoin which will give space to digest everything and process everything with high case usage. Hope you continue to do this and make bitcoin better place.

[kamvreto]

Nice step you took to be with the old people to discuss bitcoin, you did well but why are they just reluctant and feeling unconcern,maybe they are not understanding what you are saying,since there is no learning or writing materials which they were suppose to use to keep them busy. This is a poor method of teaching bitcoin,you would have motivated them by standing and showing them some pictures of bitcoin.

The learning method is boring, only a theory is said with unclear intonation. If teaching only includes words of understanding, those who start listening will feel bored and they may not even understand what is being taught. There should be a better teaching system with theory as well as practice, concise and clear. otherwise, the introduction of bitcoin would have been in vain.
I would also feel bored sitting in that room for a few hours just listening to stories I can't understand. OP needs to be more creative in raising awareness about bitcoin.

[Sanitough]

That's really great to see people working to spread the usage and the need of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. People are participating with good interest which is the best part. Already there were people spreading the word about bitcoin and one more gets added to the list. Doing needful thing without expecting anything is really great. Maybe what is being shared and taught will surely make these people have life changing experience in the coming years.

If people will always work hand in hand to spread on the awareness of bitcoin, well there may be easy adoption in the long run, but of course with the government supporting it. I just hope those learnings about bitcoin will get even spread more if they continue to share it to other customers too, thus rapidly increasing the people’s awareness and the growth of users of bitcoin. Great job.

[Merit.s]

OP i understand your desirous mind towards bitcoin adoption especially in areas where needed and close to you but let's be professional a little in what we do, you cannot just come up with having a snap on people's pictures we don't know the aim or major purpose for their gathering and assume to be for bitcoin and still yet expecting us all to believe you whereas no any trace or evidence to prove that this indeed is a bitcoin discussion session you're having with the people, nothing showing bitcoin, the settings does not look like a learning ground, no teaching aid materials, nothing than people's pictures sitting in a disorganized manner, common wake up, this is a large and well reputed bitcoin community and we know what people are upto.

You should know how to select your words when discussing,especially with people you don't know. From your own perspective, you think I did this for what ? I am someone who learn or follow up any latest trend in wherever I find myself. There is a say that 'when you are in England act like an English man and when you are in Rome act like a Roman'. I derive pleasure when i see forum member teaching or spreading bitcoin awareness outside the forum, which I don't want to be left out,since this forum is mainly on bitcoin discussion and teaching bitcoin. The gathered is like that because I wasn't the one that set up the place,I don't stand for long due to some reasons best known by me and that was why I had to sit down to make me comfortable. The class was more of a discussion class and not writing, I taught them in my local language which if I write,you will not even understand what I wrote. Must I use a board before I can talk sense into peoples head No,they are adults,all I need to do is to give them a copy of what I wrote. My name is Merit Sonya and I can't hunt for merits,my husband wealth is enough for me till death. I am happy about what I did and that's all.

[Hamphser]

That's really great to see people working to spread the usage and the need of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. People are participating with good interest which is the best part. Already there were people spreading the word about bitcoin and one more gets added to the list. Doing needful thing without expecting anything is really great. Maybe what is being shared and taught will surely make these people have life changing experience in the coming years.

If people will always work hand in hand to spread on the awareness of bitcoin, well there may be easy adoption in the long run, but of course with the government supporting it. I just hope those learnings about bitcoin will get even spread more if they continue to share it to other customers too, thus rapidly increasing the people’s awareness and the growth of users of bitcoin. Great job.

Government regulations whether they do allow or would really be prohibiting is something a huge factor which would really affect the overall relevance of Bitcoin or crypto as a whole on the said vicinity.
For people who are really that serious on spreading out awareness about Bitcoins existence then it would really be part of their initiative to accept it out onto their businesses or simply
trying out to speak it up into other people but its really that something you do let adoption and recognition would really play itself because the more years to come is the key.
As long the demand would stick out then it would be understandable that it would really be showing off some progress.

[kawetsriyanto]

I am sure that this process will not be easy, especially to convince and attract them to want to know and learn about Bitcoin. Moreover, if I see, most of them are mothers, who may have less consistency. However, if they are really serious, their efforts can be extraordinary.

Introducing Bitcoin to the surrounding environment does need more effort. Not to mention if there are some people who in fact don't like you or Bitcoin itself. There will be a possibility that one day you will get some criticism or problems by them. On the other hand, teaching like this needs consistency both from you and from them, interesting and easy-to-understand explanations, and correct understanding of investing in Bitcoin. In my opinion, do not first or do not ever promise things that become their extraordinary expectations such as getting very high profits from Bitcoin. Because if they don't meet their expectations, you will become the target of their anger.

but beyond all that, keep it up,,,, mate.

[Scripture]

That's really great to see people working to spread the usage and the need of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. People are participating with good interest which is the best part. Already there were people spreading the word about bitcoin and one more gets added to the list. Doing needful thing without expecting anything is really great. Maybe what is being shared and taught will surely make these people have life changing experience in the coming years.

If people will always work hand in hand to spread on the awareness of bitcoin, well there may be easy adoption in the long run, but of course with the government supporting it. I just hope those learnings about bitcoin will get even spread more if they continue to share it to other customers too, thus rapidly increasing the people’s awareness and the growth of users of bitcoin. Great job.

This could help many people, great job OP.
I believe we should also do this if you are confident about your knowledge with Bitcoin, just make sure not to force them and just share correct details about this one. Don’t make any hype with Bitcoin just share every facts. The government institution should also do this one because they can reach many people if they want to, this can also prevent being a victim of a scam project. I really like this initiative and I hope OP can go further.

[serjent05]

Do you think it will be possible for these business people to welcome this new idea and implement it in their business ?

It is definitely possible for these business people to welcome the new idea and implement it in their business.  I do think that the reason they are there and listening to your lecture is that they are looking for an alternative mode of business payment where they can send international transactions without any hiccups, problems, or high fees.  Aside from that one of your listener as you mentioned is already tired of the difficult process he experiences using fiat currency so there is no doubt that they will be interested in using Bitcoin to ease the burden of their business payment system.

Wouldn't it look crazy to them ?

With a proper explanation and guidance, I do not think that it will look crazy or difficult for them.  Besides you can also show an example of business that accept Bitcoin as mode of payment so it isn't new in the industry at all.

[Woodie]

You have to start from somewhere and you had people come through for you congrats, though I expected to see a younger crowd as they are more drawn to tech related stuff and all... And I know for certain people love freebies try infuse this in your next seminar/come together for better numbers   But am guessing these women could be involved in some kind of trade and you want them to leverage the power of the blockchain

I am sure that this process will not be easy, especially to convince and attract them to want to know and learn about Bitcoin. Moreover, if I see, most of them are mothers, who may have less consistency. However, if they are really serious, their efforts can be extraordinary.

Just wondering what tools OP is using to spread the word because it's easier to do this graphically say using a projector etc and have your presentation going this way without much effort...

Otherwise Respect to you OP you have taken the first step to your thousand mile journey...

[Yatsan]

Making them aware won't be enough to persuade them on using this technology. Their accessibility, capability and preference would be the bottomline. Many people are aware of the potential of this industry as well as its advantages over fiat but why are those people still using fiat? Because it is more convenient on a daily basis; not everyone owns a crypto and even if they do, they'd have guilt on using it on a daily basis because of the potential profit it has, from holding and waiting for the market price to go up. We are simply not ready for it yet as long as the market is showing high level of volatility which could generate profit, people won't be using it as a normal currency for normal transactions.

[mvdheuvel1983]

In all of these the easiest part I think is talking to the locals about bitcoin. It is easy to educate them about what bitcoin is and all what not. The hardest part which I see is having them open their first wallet,
or buying their first bitcoin or explaining to them that bitcoin price is so volatile that they shouldn't expect to see any massive gains in 24hours. This is the hard part -
helping them to unlearn and relearn what they already know.

[qwertyup23]

Do you think it will be possible for these business people to welcome this new idea and implement it in their business ? Wouldn't it look crazy to them ?

It depends on your country and the legality of bitcoin.
If your country and its government legalize the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender then surely your move to spread the word about bitcoin will impact some of your audience. But if it's the other way around, they should probably think twice before adopting.

But for personal matters, they may not need to announce that they have used bitcoin to pay customers or process foreign payments even if bitcoin is not legal as means of payment in your country.

In addition to what you mentioned, there must also have a way for them to integrate BTC into their financials either by providing it as a means for alternative payment; or by using it primarily as their payment. In either cases, this involves using BTC as the medium of payment for their services/products on their respective businesses.

Though some might argue that this only involves a handful amount of people, but the fact that business owners are starting to adopt and adapt the use of cryptocurrencies is definitely a positive note that is welcomed in any time of the day.

[lalabotax]

In all of these the easiest part I think is talking to the locals about bitcoin. It is easy to educate them about what bitcoin is and all what not. The hardest part which I see is having them open their first wallet,

I don't think that talking to locals about Bitcoin will be the easiest part, for we must ensure them about what we are going to talk about. Moreover, not all of our locals will understand easily this technology. Some people may also be not interested in such a thing because it is a non-physical thing. this is what I am experiencing so far, there will be always a debate about this, moreover because this is very new for them. That is why it is always difficult to ensure to them and talk to them about Bitcoin. If we have been successful in ensuring them and we have enough time to talk and explain to them about Bitcoin and its advantages, some of them precisely become interested in Bitcoin and willing to invest as we have. but, this is also a dilemma thing because we don't need to suggest they invest because this is too risky if they don't really know the exact investment in Bitcoin. The risk is about when the price keeps dropping, will they be ready for that? We need to ensure and tell them that there is a phase of Bitcoin to be in this bearish market and then prepare for the bullish era where the price keeps rising up. And if it is about getting more money and becoming ready for the risk, they may be more easily to invest after understanding the Bitcoin investment itself.

[serjent05]

Making them aware won't be enough to persuade them on using this technology. Their accessibility, capability and preference would be the bottomline. 

Awareness is the start of the process.  It is best that @OP presented Bitcoin in a convincing manner since first impressions last.  If @OP touches the interest of his listener and the listener become curious, then they themselves will give way to accessibility, capability, and preference.  People are adaptive, those who failed to adapt died long years ago.

Many people are aware of the potential of this industry as well as its advantages over fiat but why are those people still using fiat?Because it is more convenient on a daily basis; not everyone owns a crypto and even if they do, they'd have guilt on using it on a daily basis because of the potential profit it has, from holding and waiting for the market price to go up.

We all know the answer to this.  Transitioning doesn't happen in one day or a year, it takes a long time.  Even government-issued currency doesn't stop in operation abruptly when the government released a new design of the note.  Besides, there are few merchants that accept Bitcoin and we are lucky if we find one in our local market.  This is the reason why people are still using fiat.  And honestly I do not think that people will stop using fiat currency anyway.

We are simply not ready for it yet as long as the market is showing high level of volatility which could generate profit, people won't be using it as a normal currency for normal transactions.

Bitcoin network is ready for it and these small steps will gradually become a big step where Bitcoin can harmoniously co-exist with fiat currency.

[Vaculin]

I hope you succeed introducing all these retail merchants to bitcoin. There are many potential adopters there, as I can see.

As I understood your bank forbade using credit card for international transactions, so you can't import goods anymore. Then your friend contacted the foreigner supplier and he answered that bitcoin payments are accepted. Is that correct?

If so it's already great news. You just have to make sure this supplier is a trustful businessman, but to import goods through Bitcoin can be a great idea and a great way to introduce all those merchants immediately!

This is another great step for bitcoin indeed. With this, when this transaction succeeds, it will lead to open  for more bigger transactions in the future with the use of bitcoin. As long as both partners can be trusted, because obviously the risk of scamming is still high, then bitcoin awareness will increase even to other local merchants.