Internet is one limitation of bitcoin

[KiaKia]

This is not the problem of bitcoin, but the problem with your government that disabled internet in your country. You can use Starlink instead of relying on local service providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink finally registered in Pakistan to roll out internet services. ISLAMABAD – Elon Musk's famous satellite broadband provider Starlink has reportedly registered to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

Imagine you planning to accumulate some Bitcoin and the government of your country decide to shut down the internet how will an average person buy starlink? You called Starlink as if it's something you can buy with 100$, that thing is hell of a headache and I will advice anyone reading this right now to look into the disadvantages of Starlink, shocking? The disadvantages are why I won't be using StarLink any time soon.

OP the problem is your government, not Bitcoin, it's true that you can't send Bitcoin out to another address if you have no internet connection but Bitcoin was build to work with the internet, try been appreciative because not all technologies are as good as Bitcoin and Blockchain.

Maybe we will see some crypto blockchain that works offline for sending and receiving in the future, but for now, it's not available, mind you, if you see any it's probably a scam, don't go around looking for a crypto project that works without internet connection.

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[avikz]

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

Just to let you know that bitcoin can be broadcasted through radio frequency as well. There are multiple experiments done on that you can find them in Google. Some YouTube videos are available as well. I will not share a specific link because I dont want to promote a specific experiment. But you can do your own research.

So internet is definitely a limitation but there are other ways to send bitcoin transactions. They are more expensive but seems to be working.

[zanezane]

I think it is not necessarily a limitation of the cryptocurrency itself. Bitcoin relies on internet connectivity to allow users to send and receive transactions, as well as to verify the authenticity of those transactions through a blockchain. However, there are several ways in which Bitcoin can still be used even in the absence of a reliable internet connection. For example, it is possible to use a satellite based connction to broadcast transactions to the Bitcoin network, or to use mesh networking technology to connect to other Bitcoin nodes without relying on traditional internet infastracture.

While the internet is an important aspect of using Bitcoin, it is not necessarily a limitation of the cryptocurrency itself, and there are ways in which Bitocoin can still be used even in the absence of reliable internet connectivity.

[m2017]

This is not the problem of bitcoin, but the problem with your government that disabled internet in your country. You can use Starlink instead of relying on local service providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink finally registered in Pakistan to roll out internet services. ISLAMABAD – Elon Musk's famous satellite broadband provider Starlink has reportedly registered to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

You are greatly mistaken if you think that a government shutting down the Internet will allow its users to use Starlink. Such governments will immediately outlaw Starlink, and the citizens who use it will be held accountable under the law, which will be quickly changed or passed if necessary.

Starlink can register to provide its services even in Antarctica. The final decision will always be made by the local government.

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

That is why, alternative directions for using bitcoin should be developed. It will also be useful for those areas where the use of the Internet is difficult or non-existent.

[panganib999]

Lack of internet connection is definitely a problem that poses itself against the Massive adoption of bitcoin. But in my opinion, and I say this with pure constructive feedback in my mind, this isn’t supposed to be bitcoin’s fucking problem. The problem’s on your country’s end, with all these strict laws and ordinances that disallows you from even being able to use bitcoin or the internet for that matter.

Plus besides, just like what other people have said prior to this comment, there are multitudes of ways people can use bitcoin without the use of internet. Although those primarily only involve the storage of bitcoin and not the transaction part of the equation but you get my point. If there’s a will there’s a way, and it’s not crypto’s limitation to be over-reliant to the internet but it’s feature. It offers connectivityx internet is the best way it could offer the connectivity it advertises, that checks out.

[FatFork]

If a government is completely blocking internet and still the user is trying to access it with the help of such connections might be the reason of legal action against the user.

If a government is completely blocking the internet in order to suppress and control its population, then I would haven no issues attempting to bypass those restrictions and fight for my freedom, including the financial freedom that bitcoin brings.

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Any internet blackout would likely simply prevent access to the outside world, like China or North Korea already do to various degrees. Systems like national banking or emergency response could easily continue to run.

If you're referring to something like China's Great Firewall, then it's more like censorship rather than a complete blackout. In such a case, I agree with you that I would also use all available methods to fight it, and I believe many people in those countries do the same. OK, I'm not so sure about North Korea since I don't know the situation there or how people feel about it. 

[aylabadia05]

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

It's too bad if the government turns off all internet services and I think it will impact all service access.
However, a country needs other countries as part of communication and interaction in building cooperation.
If they turn off the internet only for the purpose of stopping access to Bitcoin, what about other effects that will be worse for all sectors such as health which is far more important.

The health laboratory will not work.
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which is a place or room to serve patients with severe illness, cannot function and almost all health sectors cannot provide services.

[Coose365]

I think about this sometimes. im under the impression that the blockchain doesn't require that much bandwidth. so something like a mesh network could be useful?

[teosanru]

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

This is absolutely true. I think it's convenient to say Anarchy is the biggest enemy of bitcoin, i faced a pretty similar issue in India as well. But i think this is there with almost every modern invention. Like if there is no electricity even note printing isn't possible so in case of complete anarchy that would be affected as well. It's not a limitation of bitcoin but yes it's a basic requirement for using bitcoin.

[Smartvirus]

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

Obviously, it's a challenge but, not a pressing one. This is because, the Internet virtually moves almost every sector and having networks regulated would affect the economy of a nation more than bitcoin could ever do. Having these networks available to homes on a wire network is possible and one might still get to use that but, its going to hinder the flow of business and bring humanity back to a salvage times when life was much more simple and energetic.
Besides, a damage on the hardwares would affect a whole region, issues that wouldn't be expressed in having the network broadcast in  the air.

Another one is the fact that, it needs a device to operate and its a can't afford to some individuals. This is why, bitcoin remains a complementary currency to our everyday fiat. It ain't here to replace but, complete.

[Sandra_hakeem]

This is not the problem of bitcoin, but the problem with your government that disabled internet in your country. You can use Starlink instead of relying on local service providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink finally registered in Pakistan to roll out internet services. ISLAMABAD – Elon Musk's famous satellite broadband provider Starlink has reportedly registered to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

No! That's wrong..
IMHO, Not all the country's government are in support of Bitcoin.. I don't know about yours and I won't wanna capitalise on that fact but I'm sure improvements should be made to evade any country's usual restrictions.
...but how would you say Bitcoin transactions can be made to work without routers/internet connections?? Can that ever be possible? Maybe that's where Elon's satellites would do a great job.

I'm just surprised that alot of countries are still trying every possible best to figure out a way to thwart BITCOIN's growing efforts... Some even go as much as imposing unnecessary task and levies, IS THAT THE CASE HERE OR YOU'VE GOT A FAULTY GR ROUTERS WITHOUT ANY ILL INTENTIONS FROM THE GOVTS?? .. just asking.

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[umbara ardian]

Practically speaking, in situations where both mobile data and fixed/home internet are disrupted or severely limited, the ability to use Bitcoin or any online financial service is severely affected. So it becomes difficult to initiate and broadcast transactions, access online wallets, or interact with the Bitcoin network. However, there are methods to broadcast transactions without relying on individual nodes, such as using specific websites or services, but these options often require a degree of understanding and caution. certain techniques, as they involve sharing sensitive transaction details with third parties.

[buwaytress]

If you don't have internet, you can't use this forum (Wait, how did OP..!), you can't use PayPal, nor do your banking online anyway... or any form of digital money.

As posted above, there are workarounds to find access to Bitcoin, but those wouldn't work for PayPal or other, so really, this is a limitation of digital technology, not Bitcoin.

Cash is king for Pakistan, anyway. It was 15 years ago, pretty sure outside urban PK, still the case.

[tjtonmoy]

I think it's a problem in your country. Which could be fixed. But if this is to happen worldwide, then that's a concern. Power or internet outage all over the world will make anything related to the internet totally useless. And that includes Bitcoin too. But this kind of scenario is quite impossible to happen in any time. People will always find a way to use it or make alternative options for it.
I saw a post last year, where you can send BTC using text message from remote area where internet is not available/usable for bitcoin transactions. So yeah. It is a problem, but it is fixable. People will always find a way.

[loopes]

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it.  

shutting down all internet services will be a serious problem to the bitcoin because it will affect not only all the bitcoin users but also all internet users in certain areas. There is no way to access bitcoin network if we do not have internet connection. People in the country will not have any access to the internet then some chaos will occurs, especially for use of bitcoin. bitcoin users can not make a transaction.

[MIner1448]

Yes, you are right, one of the limitations of using Bitcoin is the need to access the internet. Without internet access, it is impossible to use Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. However, it should be noted that this also applies to many other online services and systems such as email, online banking, social networks and others.
In the event that the Internet service is disabled in your country, unfortunately, the use of Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency will not be possible. However, if internet access is restored, you will be able to continue using Bitcoin.

[serjent05]

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

Don't worry for nothing.  The government will not shutdown the internet.  If they do, it is good as killing their own economy.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

Bitcoin can be presented in physical form by printing private keys holding the coins. It can function as either coins or paper money and it can also be handed physically just like money.  The issue is that anyone who knows the private key can retrieve it rendering the physical hands-out to have 0 value.  So Bitcoin transfer is not limited to the internet only it can be handed out physically assuming that the people have no intention of sweeping the coins on that physical coin/paper.

[Yatsan]

This is not the problem of bitcoin, but the problem with your government that disabled internet in your country. You can use Starlink instead of relying on local service providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink finally registered in Pakistan to roll out internet services. ISLAMABAD – Elon Musk's famous satellite broadband provider Starlink has reportedly registered to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

But it still has something to do with accessibility to transact in this technology which I think, limiting its usage, so technically OP is correct. Another limitation is government adoption of this industry as a mode of payment on different transactions which is still a problem up until this point. Given these circumstances, should we be hopeless? If we would be optimistic, things still has aid in the future. There are still countries who allows cryptocurrency usage, and that is something already to consider for a bright future in this industry.

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

i do not sure that shut down all internet service will be a solution because it will affect all the internet user in certain area. People in the country will not have any access to the internet then some chaos will occur.

Not chaos but problem. However, it won't be a solution indeed given how dependent technology at the present is, on internet connection. We could see this on the advancement of  appliances perhaps wherein most of the new release have the "smart" function which requires internet connectivity, so what more of other technologies existing.

[gunhell16]

This is not the problem of bitcoin, but the problem with your government that disabled internet in your country. You can use Starlink instead of relying on local service providers.

Elon Musk's Starlink finally registered in Pakistan to roll out internet services. ISLAMABAD – Elon Musk's famous satellite broadband provider Starlink has reportedly registered to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

Agreed, actually, the internet is not the problem when the government of every country takes away the internet, any cryptocurrency or bitcoin is useless. But it is impossible to happen in this era.

The Starlink is good because here in our country we have it, so only a few of us have it here. But my acquaintance who bought it said that even if you bought it, it has a strong network and the Mbps is also high even in the mountains, as long as there is a satellite. just for now.

[tabas]

I am facing a real world issue that prevents me from using Bitcoin.

I live in Pakistan and for last three days cellular internet service all across the country is suspended because of prevailing law and order situation. Internet is working on fixed line connection that is reaching homes. So there is still some connectivity available.

If government shut down internet service even on fixed line connection then there will be complete internet blackout in the country and in that situation we cant use bitcoin.

I think this is also one of limitation of bitcoin that we need internet to use it. 

While that's true that it's one of the challenges of one bitcoin investor should face and that's having no internet connection. Although it is an isolated problem for some countries where connectivity is being cut and controlled by the government, given the situation that you're allowed to look for some alternatives then there's one that's being suggested and that's through Starlink. I'm just not sure if Starlink's service is supported and it has to go through Pakistan's customs and it will be on them if they'll allow it to enter and receive the shipment from SL. And that's the solution in times like this that you've really said a challenge that bitcoin will face maybe somehow in the future from other nations but not today.
A satellite connection is and it's just a matter of time until most of the countries will have their own satellite services like they'll be merchanting SL's service but with a margin through them, if they're strict as Pakistan.