My step to promote bitcoin

[ChiBitCTy]

I think this is a great idea, and hopefully you'll follow up with us on this, with some photos and what not of your stickers actually being put to use.  We all have to do our part to help the adoption of bitcoin, or at least we all should be, because even as great as any scientific breakthrough might be, if it doesn't catch the entire publics eye, it may not get excepted or established, especially one that goes against the "establishment"..ie governments and traditionalists.

[Xampeuu]

And what does it say on those stickers? I can't see the whole caption, but it's something along the lines of "Bitcoin can give you financial stability", which is somewhat true, but what about the other risky side that includes volatility, secure storage, crypto scams?

Perhaps it would be wise to post a link in the form of a QR code that would lead to some legitimate source of information such as https://bitcoin.org/en/ with the note that this website comes translated into various languages, which should be taken into account if it supports your language.

If you just let people know that Bitcoin exists, many will end up on that well-known website that promotes fake bitcoin, or they will become victims of some crypto scam, whether it's fake wallets, exchanges or doublers.

yes there's the risk aspect of bitcoin that should be exposed to new comers which is very necessary, but in this case I think him giving them the idea to know that there's something called bitcoin that exist over a decade now, I believe from having the knowledge of the existence of such resource for those who then develop interest they would then be exposed to the risk that also involved.  That's my thought though!

I have a feeling what OP is trying to do is spread the image of bitcoin, to let people know that there is such a thing as bitcoin and it has the potential to bring financial freedom to everyone. But for people to really understand bitcoin properly, there must be lessons about it, and that will depend on how each person seizes the opportunity. If someone sees bitcoin logos and is curious to know more about them, they will search for them on the internet. We cannot convey everything about bitcoin with short messages, what we can only give them is the chance to know about bitcoin. It can say what OP did is the best possible thing.

what a sensible idea to promote bitcoin. of course the main thing to do is to start from ourselves to increase knowledge about bitcoin, and people will be interested in learning about it when they see our acquisition of bitcoin. by making a lot of money from bitcoin then they will come closer to find out what business we are doing. from there we can provide knowledge about bitcoin, so they can determine the path to be taken after knowing bitcoin, because there will be many views about bitcoin there are pros and cons, but at least we have told about bitcoin in the right way

[Gladitorcomeback]

I see how many people are trying to promote bitcoins in their own way, I am moved and decided that this year, I will play my part in the most little way possible even if I am still a new member here and to bitcoins.

If you have spirit of doing so then do not worry about that you are new here. Your determination is very good and actually you give us idea to promote Bitcoin in own way. In my country more than 90% are unaware of BTC and crypto. I will also try my best this year to spread awareness about BTC and decentralization. Here crypto are not regulated but good news is that talking about BTC and spreading awareness is not banned.

I decided to get stickers that I intend to distribute among transporters to put in their vehicles and tricycles, and also to put them in places that people can easily see.

This is best suitable for you and this is absolutely new idea. I have not seen single vehicle who has sticker of BTC. I will try to start from my WhatsApp and Facebook status and I will put some Good quality status about BTC. Second I will also copy your idea and make some sticker in own Languages to spread this message. I hope it will work for me.

[Pierre 2]

I think putting up stickers to bus stops can be very nice start to promote Bitcoin. People would definitely see it while passing by. But it doesn't directly create awareness. I think adding tiny qr code under it good informative websites about Bitcoin is awesome idea. Some members suggested it before me I see. I think we can add more visuals tho. Many stickers about Bitcoin around I see are only with Bitcoin logos and coins etc. We should probably add more about visual representation of Bitcoin's technologies etc.

[Tony116]

Your idea is not bad at all, but if I were you, I would have looked for a way make some money for myself through this medium as well, I want to believe you spent money to print this sticker, wouldnt be a bad idea if you try to make that money back plus maybe a little profit..

What I would have done is include a whatsapp or telegram group which people that saw the ad and are interested in buying bitcoin can join, when they join the group, I will tutor them on how to create their bitcoin wallet, give them my affiliate link where they can buy Bitcoin from, I get my little commission, I will also teach them how to withdraw and keep their bitcoin safe from Hackers and scammers, and all.

I don't know about the place you are from but if anyone definitely tries what you are saying in my area. It will certainly bring out a scam notion of what you are trying to do. People in my locality are well aware of so many various scam that have took place through group chat in social media platforms like telegram, whatsapp and so many more and couple with the fishy write up in the Stickers. I feel the slogan would have been a bit simplier but anyways its still a nice initiative and a very bold step in creating curiousity in the mind of people around your locality towards bitcoin. Welldone on your efforts

If I am new and come across an introduction and then an invitation to join a telegram or whatsapp group...I will stay away from all of them, and I will say they are just trying to find scam me than trying to help me. I really like OP's idea, and we should just stop there, if they want to learn and invest in bitcoin, there are lots of ways for them to do it. I don't like creating groups, guiding them, and then making a little commission through links, it's not worth it.

[bounceback]

People keeps supporting bitcoin and helps good with the adoption of bitcoin. More people are in the act of spreading the word about bitcoin through different means. Most were spreading through word of mouth and other means of briefing its usage and helping them own bitcoin. This is something different and surely these pamphlet will make the people to go research what is bitcoin. Atleast one out of five could get interested and turn to be an investor.

I think only some people who are aware of financial freedom will be interested in bitcoin when they see bitcoin ads because now if we see many governments always try to do FUD on bitcoin and make people afraid to invest in bitcoin even though we try to promote bitcoin in the best way possible , but this will not make bitcoin adoption grow rapidly in a short time, especially as long as the government still bans bitcoin then it is unlikely that we will see that bitcoin will really be used by everyone.

[traderethereum]

This idea is different from the ones we've seen before, and it's another way to introduce bitcoin to people around where the @OP lives.
But there is a next question for me what will @OP do after this?
What if the people who got the stickers wanted a more detailed explanation of bitcoin?
@ OP needs to think of another way so people don't think it only works for some people so they can start looking for more valid information and join using bitcoin.

[Welsh]

For sure there are various ways to promote this technology but the problem is to how will your invitees be able to handle the risks involved in this industry. Itis easy to persuade and convince other people but imagining them blaming you for their losses is another thing. Many people in this industry for sure experienced a friend who felt bad from investing into this technology especially during market price downfall. Not them knowing that losses will only be permanent once they sold their assets. Problem is their impression towarda this industry wherein many people believe that profit will be easily earned from investing in cryptocurrencies.

That's a risk with anything you recommend in life. It's probably best to be clear that it is a risky industry, and just point them to certain resources which discuss the risk, but also the benefits. Let them make the decision, but just sort of get them interested. I don't want people to go out there, and sort of sell Bitcoin as the best thing ever. Despite, what they might think, Bitcoin definitely isn't for everyone, and I would say it's a little more risky than fiat, simply because it's a lot more complex, and different for people to understand. That's without research obviously, and a little bit of tinkering around with Bitcoin.

It's not overly complex, it's just people like things simple. The simpler things are, the less risk there is generally. Potentially, even offer to teach them a little bit about it rather than just encouraging them to find out themselves. I'd still tell them to do their own research though, and to verify everything that you've taught them.

[yudi09]

This idea is different from the ones we've seen before, and it's another way to introduce bitcoin to people around where the @OP lives.
But there is a next question for me what will @OP do after this?
What if the people who got the stickers wanted a more detailed explanation of bitcoin?
@ OP needs to think of another way so people don't think it only works for some people so they can start looking for more valid information and join using bitcoin.

By promoting by distributing or sticking stickers that say Bitcoin is the first way to make the public curious so that further questions will arise starting from what Bitcoin is, how the benefits and disadvantages are.
Here we need more insight and knowledge and experience to explain in detail. In this context what we need is a delivery method that can get people interested.

What I worry about with such methods is that people's paradigm arises that these efforts are a mode of fraud instead of not happening. I think you're right that OP needs to make a sustained effort after this promotional effort has caught people's attention.

[Kryptowerk]

I see how many people are trying to promote bitcoins in their own way, I am moved and decided that this year, I will play my part in the most little way possible even if I am still a new member here and to bitcoins.

It took me some time to be able to think of something that I could do that will not cost me too much money since I do not have so much of that, and also something that will not require me to talk to people directly because I can get shy.

I decided to get stickers that I intend to distribute among transporters to put in their vehicles and tricycles, and also to put them in places that people can easily see.

I will appreciate someone help preview the post so my stickers can be seen.

Nice effort. This reminds me to do something similar in my local area when I find the time.
Just a tiny detail, I think plural of Bitcoin is still Bitcoin without the s. Not sure if a real convention exists, but that's what sounds right to me.

I agree on some concerned messages though, that the stickers might arise the idea of a typical "fraud" attempt. Any kind of promise in regards of "financial independence / freedom" is always problematic. Maybe re-phrasing the whole thing with something along the lines of "Bitcoin: Time to learn about the possibilities of a decentralized, censorship-resistant store-of-value" would be more appropritate.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

This is absolute nonsense and any any will see you as a scammer,

absolute nonsense like "any any," right?  Nonsense nonsense bla bla makes no sense unless you are probably talking sense. 
The OP is a newbie who may have had a fine little motivation in a few threads to do what he did; yeah, I can guess that. But if we should point out his errors, we should also do so with suggestions for correction and possible suggestions that can help him should he want to try that again.

OP, first, I appreciate your effort, but Bitcoin is not a get-rich-quick scheme; yeah, I've heard that before in this forum. So when creating a caption for Bitcoin, you should not write it in a way that makes some novices think it's just something that could cause their financial breakthrough. Lucius and Mk4 have given you a good glow. Add a link (QR code) and change your sticker title. IMO, something like "What do you know about Bitcoin?" then add the Lucius link.

[m2017]

So far, a good initiative. You are doing everything you can to adapt to Bitcoin. Truthfully, the idea isn't that bad. But it doesn't seem overly expensive to me, and it seems to work. No matter what criticism you receive, ignore it. I truly appreciate you using your own money to support Bitcoin. At least many people will learn about Bitcoin. I'm not sure, though, if the slogan is ideal. Others would offer their thoughts on that. Keep going.

Well, I don't know if this is a good idea. I support any undertaking and support OP's initiative, but I doubt whether these actions will be of any use. A good product doesn't need advertising, especially in the form of stickers. Personally, such things repel me, but don't attract. Whether it will work on other people is also a question. Bitcoin, as a good product, should be used and thus attract attention, and not advertised with stickers. Most people here (on bitcointalk) didn't learn about btc through stickers, right? So you need to try to promote it in a different way.

Disagree about the criticism. Under no circumstances should it be ignored. It is better to listen to criticism and try to see weaknesses in your actions for their subsequent elimination.

[tjtonmoy]

I decided to get stickers that I intend to distribute among transporters to put in their vehicles and tricycles, and also to put them in places that people can easily see.

This is a great idea, no doubt. But is bitcoin legal in your country? It is banned where I am from, so I want to know if it is. If it's legal, then this could help the community for sure. But if not, then this might get you into troubles if the law department chooses to. We have been facing some issue here with crypto use.
And also if regular people get involved in crypto by this without proper knowledge, then they may lose their assets while investing. I will suggest you to add a QR code which will lead to more information which will help them to start as a newbie.

Here's a version I made. QR code is generated from 77QR generator. You can find many on the internet. Feel free to add whatever link you think will help people to understand the risk and invest accordingly if they are willing to do so. Like when to buy and when to sell to get profits, or the benefits of HODLing. You can write your own article or collect from the internet.



Edit accordingly to your choice. In the end, it's just a suggestion. It's up to you if you like it or not.

[Note: The link in the QR code leads to an article about crypto investment's risk and how to avoid them. Not an actual suggestion to use, just for example.]

[ilovealtcoins]

This idea is different from the ones we've seen before, and it's another way to introduce bitcoin to people around where the @OP lives.
But there is a next question for me what will @OP do after this?
What if the people who got the stickers wanted a more detailed explanation of bitcoin?
@ OP needs to think of another way so people don't think it only works for some people so they can start looking for more valid information and join using bitcoin.

Nowadays, the internet is very developed, and everyone has a smartphone. If they want to know what bitcoin is, just search them on social media. Our job is to let people know bitcoin exists, what more could you want from the OP when he doesn't need any profit from what he did? We just need to give the idea and they can grasp it or not, it's up to them, don't ask for too much.

[traderethereum]

This idea is different from the ones we've seen before, and it's another way to introduce bitcoin to people around where the @OP lives.
But there is a next question for me what will @OP do after this?
What if the people who got the stickers wanted a more detailed explanation of bitcoin?
@ OP needs to think of another way so people don't think it only works for some people so they can start looking for more valid information and join using bitcoin.

By promoting by distributing or sticking stickers that say Bitcoin is the first way to make the public curious so that further questions will arise starting from what Bitcoin is, how the benefits and disadvantages are.
Here we need more insight and knowledge and experience to explain in detail. In this context what we need is a delivery method that can get people interested.

What I worry about with such methods is that people's paradigm arises that these efforts are a mode of fraud instead of not happening. I think you're right that OP needs to make a sustained effort after this promotional effort has caught people's attention.

If people can find a trusted source to learn more about bitcoin, they are lucky because most people can make mistakes when learning bitcoin, so they can't get the benefits like others.
And even though they can use the internet properly and correctly, that doesn't mean they can find a good place to study.
This is why there needs to be ongoing action from @OP to invite them to study together to gain knowledge from people who know about bitcoin.
Maybe, in this case, @OP can find other people who are more skilled in explaining it so that people who want to learn can get explanations from people who know about bitcoin.

This idea is different from the ones we've seen before, and it's another way to introduce bitcoin to people around where the @OP lives.
But there is a next question for me what will @OP do after this?
What if the people who got the stickers wanted a more detailed explanation of bitcoin?
@ OP needs to think of another way so people don't think it only works for some people so they can start looking for more valid information and join using bitcoin.

Nowadays, the internet is very developed, and everyone has a smartphone. If they want to know what bitcoin is, just search them on social media. Our job is to let people know bitcoin exists, what more could you want from the OP when he doesn't need any profit from what he did? We just need to give the idea and they can grasp it or not, it's up to them, don't ask for too much.

I do not recommend looking for information about bitcoin from social media because social media has now changed its function and is not a place to spread true information, but much of that information is wrong.
As ordinary people, they will believe what they read on the internet and will not look for more info and that's what causes a lot of people to get the wrong info about bitcoin.
On social media, their focus may shift from wanting to find out about bitcoin but instead, they will be interested in investing in projects that offer large returns in a short time.
That's why I said there should be an effort to inform or invite them to learn more about bitcoin.

[Frankolala]

OP, I can see the little you can done on spreading bitcoin awareness in your own way,which is very impressive. Next time you should be sure of what you are doing by having the knowledge of bitcoin so that you don't mislead the people.

Learning is what will improve you on bitcoin, you should read more threads in the forum and make research in google to ground you properly. Great work you did and don't get discouraged with criticism. Follow up with you have started.

[karmamiu]

OP, I can see the little you can done on spreading bitcoin awareness in your own way,which is very impressive. Next time you should be sure of what you are doing by having the knowledge of bitcoin so that you don't mislead the people.

Learning is what will improve you on bitcoin, you should read more threads in the forum and make research in google to ground you properly. Great work you did and don't get discouraged with criticism. Follow up with you have started.

I highly agree. Learning isn't only good for OP but also for him to inform the knowledge he learnt as a way also to promote crypto and bitcoin. Even if we say that we are currently in the computer age, there're still people who hasn't have any idea what crypto is, and most of them are thinking that it is a scam, that is why it is helpful for him to learn knowledge regarding crypto for him to educate and teach them what blockchain and crypto is and also their uses.

[solehdavid]

first of all, it is really nice that you are doing this with your own money without any support, this alone should be appreciated, thank you for your effort. however, it would be nice if the posters you have had a website address that explains the benefits of bitcoin and the dangers in the industry at a level that beginners can understand, so that people can directly learn what awaits them in the bitcoin world

[molsewid]

I see how many people are trying to promote bitcoins in their own way, I am moved and decided that this year, I will play my part in the most little way possible even if I am still a new member here and to bitcoins.

It took me some time to be able to think of something that I could do that will not cost me too much money since I do not have so much of that, and also something that will not require me to talk to people directly because I can get shy.

I decided to get stickers that I intend to distribute among transporters to put in their vehicles and tricycles, and also to put them in places that people can easily see.

I will appreciate someone help preview the post so my stickers can be seen.

You're great man!   Also you can use social media now for it to be seen worldwide and you can reach more and more people nowadays since most of the jobs now are digital we can promote crypto as payment for services as well, it is convenient and fast. But good job tho!  such an effort to make a things like that. That's great and will try my part to promote it as well.

[Wakate]

I see how many people are trying to promote bitcoins in their own way, I am moved and decided that this year, I will play my part in the most little way possible even if I am still a new member here and to bitcoins.

It took me some time to be able to think of something that I could do that will not cost me too much money since I do not have so much of that, and also something that will not require me to talk to people directly because I can get shy.

I decided to get stickers that I intend to distribute among transporters to put in their vehicles and tricycles, and also to put them in places that people can easily see.

I will appreciate someone help preview the post so my stickers can be seen.

You have really done well and this looks like an exceptional effort to make Bitcoin known to the world. This step is alone a great one and promoting Bitcoin with your funds means you are part of the those people that are seeking for the full adoption of Bitcoin as a payment system which is going to benefit everyone of us that are holders of Bitcoin.
I am always very happy whenever I see people talking and writing about Bitcoin which is a good way to keep telling the world that there is something they need to learn that can be of benefits to everyone.