Wearing Bitcoin Clothing in Public

[Oasisman]

It just popped into my mind that is it making myself vulnerable to bad people?

I think this is a bit exaggerated statement, but it cost you nothing if you think for your own safety then I guess keeping it secret is perfectly fine.
What I was thinking is that, wearing expensive jewelries is far more susceptible to street criminals than simply wearing a bitcoin tees. I personally saw several people wearing bitcoin logo from tees, pants, car stickers, and even tattoos and I don't think they are having problem with it. Fortunately, I live in a small city where crime rates were not to high compared to the big cities in my country, but honestly I have not heard of a crime regarding someone was killed as stealing bitcoin being the primary motive.
I wore a bitcoin logo several times already when I visited big cities here and in some tourist destinations where there are a lot of foreigners, but none even once was I asked about it. 

[angrybirdy]

Has anyone ever tried wearing a Bitcoin clothing in public? I wore mine to an event earlier this week and noticed that most of the young age people were looking at it. One person even asked me if I owned a Bitcoin(which I've answered him ). It just popped into my mind that is it making myself vulnerable to bad people? We are aware that we should keep quiet if we own Bitcoin because of the risk that someone will hurt us or target us so that they could get our Bitcoin.

I have that same shirt and I wear it when I'm going outside or to the mall and some people I think they're looking at me and they're wondering why I have this shirt design, My shirt is personalized and you can't buy it if you're looking it to some online shops, I bet those people are also thinking if I am into bitcoin investment and crypto which is feels good to me because here in our country, if they know that you have an investment or some holdings in bitcoin, they think you are rich and very intelligent person because not all people are capable to venture the crypto world. Though, it has a negative sides because you already expose what you have but then, even if I wear some shirts like that, doesn't mean I have bitcoin holding, What if I'm a fan only. lol

[pinggoki]

Well, it would be a good idea if you are into places like conventions crypto crypto-related seminars, and meetings as people are aware of Bitcoin's existence and wouldn't question if you own it cause anyone could be a holder or just promoting BTC using the merchandise. If you were in public people would see you wearing Bitcoin as they would assume that would be worth a lot so they could do illegal things such as crime, worse is they can identify your identity, and would do blackmailings or stalking. Just imagine the worst case scenario that might happen cause people are actually that unpredictable that's why it's better to ensure your safety and security.

That's the ideal scenario but in my opinion but we have to be realistic as I am sure that this is probably an everyday wear for OP so I think he either has to relinquish the idea of wearing it for daily stuff if he really fears for his safety or just wear it and try to make himself not the target in the eyes of these criminals that OP is fearing. With the blackmailing and stalking, that's probably the worst case scenario but I don't think that someone would waste their time doing that to just about anyone just because they wear a bitcoin clothing, if that's what's supposed to happen to OP, he can easily just file some restraining order for stalking and criminal charges against blackmailing. @blckhawk actually raised a good point about the worry that OP is having about himself wearing that clothing especially the high crime rate part.

You have to understand that not all bad or criminally minded people knows about bitcoin since they have only worked stealing or sticking up people that have fiat in them so I do not think that you are going to be in any danger wearing that, you are not flaunting your wealth in any way just because you are wearing a bitcoin themed tshirt and if you are really that worried about your well-being then your problem is you are probably living in an area that has a really high crime rate so maybe it is not your outfit that is attracting this type of stuff so go on and where what you want, you are spreading the gospel of bitcoin and you are comfortable with what you are wearing.

[FinneysTrueVision]

It seems very paranoid to be worried that you will be attacked for wearing a t-shirt. That is just not a concern for most people. There might be a few isolated instances where somebody was attacked because people knew they held bitcoin but I only hear those stories maybe once a year, if at all. You are more likely to be a target for criminals if you are wearing a nice watch or drive an expensive car and even then it's also extremely unlikely.

[rodskee]

Has anyone ever tried wearing a Bitcoin clothing in public? I wore mine to an event earlier this week and noticed that most of the young age people were looking at it. One person even asked me if I owned a Bitcoin(which I've answered him ). It just popped into my mind that is it making myself vulnerable to bad people? We are aware that we should keep quiet if we own Bitcoin because of the risk that someone will hurt us or target us so that they could get our Bitcoin.

I have a crypto shirt but it is not Bitcoin , Instead I have a Litecoin Shirt that has been given by
someone I meet in a group back then and we becomes close as she sent me the shirt.

I know Litecoin is not as popular as bitcoin but I am wearing it in shopping malls yet i have got no
problem for years as I don't know once i wear Bitcoin maybe there comes some threat .

[Blitzboy]

Wearing Bitcoin clothes does make people curious, but it doesnt automatically mean you own Bitcoin, does it? Even though I've never worn Bitcoin clothing, it means more to me in a symbolic way than a real one. Your experience is part of a bigger conversation about how visible cryptocurrency fans are. Some people might not want to be bothered by your support for Bitcoin, but does that make it less important?

Bitcoin isnt just about how much its worth; its also about its ideas about decentralized banking. Wearing that kind of clothing could be seen as a sign of support, not always as a sign of control. Shouldnt it be very clear which one this is? It also raises an interesting "pseudo-problem": Are we overestimating the risk or underestimating the power of open support for new technologies? Its possible that the real weakness is not in the clothes we wear, but in how we protect our digital goods and ourselves.

[angrybirdy]

Wearing Bitcoin clothes does make people curious, but it doesnt automatically mean you own Bitcoin, does it? Even though I've never worn Bitcoin clothing, it means more to me in a symbolic way than a real one. Your experience is part of a bigger conversation about how visible cryptocurrency fans are. Some people might not want to be bothered by your support for Bitcoin, but does that make it less important?

Bitcoin isnt just about how much its worth; its also about its ideas about decentralized banking. Wearing that kind of clothing could be seen as a sign of support, not always as a sign of control. Shouldnt it be very clear which one this is? It also raises an interesting "pseudo-problem": Are we overestimating the risk or underestimating the power of open support for new technologies? Its possible that the real weakness is not in the clothes we wear, but in how we protect our digital goods and ourselves.

Yup, they will assume that you're interested in bitcoin that's why you have a customized shirt like that. Even if you have bitcoin merch, It doesn't mean that you own BTC, it's just like a support to this famous crypto coin. Wearing some bitcoin merch in public is really amazing because people who see it thought that you are engaging or supporting bitcoin, especially in today's era when bitcoin is so popular.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

I honestly do not see any wrong with wearing bitcoin clothing, at least, here in my country, clothes designed with Bitcoin logo have become very rampart, it has become very common that even non bitcoin holders are buying and wearing it, not particularly because of the bitcoin logo but because they maybe like the color of the cloth.

I am very sure of this based on one recent happening where someone I know very well was wearing a bitcoin logoed t-shirt, he was never into cryptocurrency, and neither has he ever bought even 1 satoshi, Infact, he knows absolutely nothing about bitcoin. I one day approached him and asked him if he knew the meaning of the logo drawn on his t-shirt, he's response was.."who cares about logo, I like the color of the t-shirt, that's why I bought it".

So, yeah, not every one wearing a bitcoin logoed cloth is actually holding bitcoin, or are into crypto.

[Coin_trader]

Wearing gold or showing off expensive items is completely different from wearing a shirt with the bitcoin logo or gold logo printed on it. As some people have said, wearing a shirt with a gold or bitcoin logo does not mean they have a lot of bitcoin or a lot of gold. Just like if I have a shirt with the logo of a Lamborghini supercar, do I have to own a supercar to wear it, or does wearing a shirt with the logo ensure that I own a supercar? There is a huge difference between wearing a shirt or hat with a bitcoin logo and people actually owning bitcoins.

What I’m saying is Bitcoin here in my country is not that widely acceptable like other country such as EU and US which Bitcoin is just a normal investment.

I understand what you are trying to say because your country might probably accept Bitcoin as normal investment or many people are already knowledgeable in Bitcoin. This is not the same case with our country in terms of Bitcoin acceptance. You should understand the difference on culture between yours and mine. We are commenting based on our country not in general.

[LesterD]

I honestly do not see any wrong with wearing bitcoin clothing, at least, here in my country, clothes designed with Bitcoin logo have become very rampart, it has become very common that even non bitcoin holders are buying and wearing it, not particularly because of the bitcoin logo but because they maybe like the color of the cloth.

I am very sure of this based on one recent happening where someone I know very well was wearing a bitcoin logoed t-shirt, he was never into cryptocurrency, and neither has he ever bought even 1 satoshi, Infact, he knows absolutely nothing about bitcoin. I one day approached him and asked him if he knew the meaning of the logo drawn on his t-shirt, he's response was.."who cares about logo, I like the color of the t-shirt, that's why I bought it".

So, yeah, not every one wearing a bitcoin logoed cloth is actually holding bitcoin, or are into crypto.

Maybe it depends on the individual. But yes there's nothing wrong with that. It's just a printed tshirt with a Bitcoin design or logo. No one can immediately confirm you hold a whole Bitcoin and put you in danger. People will only be curious if you hold one or more but then after that, nothing will happen. It's not the same as wearing gold to show to others which can be dangerous, specifically in public.

[Yogee]

Its just a piece of clothing so i personally don’t think you are putting yourself in risk lol, I once saw a kid in streets selling something wearing bitcoin tshirt (It was a nice tshirt NGL). Anyways wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing and whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident. I personally wouldn’t wear them because it looks cringe but you do you bro.

Nah it's not as simple as that. That clothing could be the same as putting a target on your back depending where you reside. You probably haven't heard or read anything about people getting attacked at their homes just because the robbers thought the victim has crypto. If you live in the hood or any area where criminals can rob you at broad daylight then wearing a shirt with BTC logo isn't a wise choice.

[Inwestour]

Has anyone ever tried wearing a Bitcoin clothing in public? I wore mine to an event earlier this week and noticed that most of the young age people were looking at it. One person even asked me if I owned a Bitcoin(which I've answered him ). It just popped into my mind that is it making myself vulnerable to bad people? We are aware that we should keep quiet if we own Bitcoin because of the risk that someone will hurt us or target us so that they could get our Bitcoin.

I'm wondering what your response was to the person who asked you if you owned Bitcoin?

It seems to me that the fact that you wear the Bitcoin logo already implies that you have Bitcoin. I don’t know if this is bad or not, but I don’t see anything good in it either. I might also want to wear clothes like this because I like Bitcoin, but it would draw unnecessary attention to me so I don't. Money loves silence in any case, so it is better to exclude any guesses from people about whether we own Bitcoin or not.

[Shamm]

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Wearing Bitcoin Polo or T-shirt is nothing and it is normal printed clothes. I have seen a lot of people wore Bitcoin printed clothes in my residence. And when I asked some bought it in the market. So it is not a new thing for it. And if someone approach you because of the Bitcoin printed clothe your are wearing then you can simply tell the person you bought it like that in the market. This is also happened to those who wear Army clothes and when the Army approach them, they would told them that they got it from the market. Though Army own is depends on the printed colour. If is very light and does not really looks like their colour they can consider you and ask you to remove the clothe but if it is their real color then you have to face some punishment. As for me wearing Bitcoin printed clothe is not dangerous as you said.

There's some country like yours mate it's okay to wear TShirts like this but in other countries you can wear but after a few days or
even hour's you will face some consequences after cause some scammers and bad guys will investigate you  and once they found out that you are an investors of Bitcoin then there's a high possibility that they will got interest on you and they will chase you where ever you go. So if I your country will okay then some will not and it's better to be safe so if I am in the country of danger then wouldn't risk my self.

[southerngentuk]

I understand your perspective on wearing bitcoin-branded apparel. While it's encouraging to see a growing awareness and enthusiasm for bitcoin in your area, it's also important to consider the potential risks associated with openly displaying your involvement in the cryptocurrency space.

In regions where bitcoin is still relatively new or unfamiliar, openly wearing bitcoin-branded clothing could attract unwanted attention, potentially making you a target for scams, theft, or even physical harm. This is especially true for individuals who carry significant amounts of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

While there may be a sense of camaraderie among bitcoin enthusiasts within your area, it's crucial to exercise caution and discretion when expressing your involvement in the cryptocurrency world. Avoid flaunting your wealth or making it known that you possess substantial cryptocurrency holdings.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

What do you mean that stores that openly accept bitcoin payments are also in danger?

I did not say anything of that nature, nor did Russlenat. I was only explaining how I don't wear a Bitcoin T-shirt in public places, but in my shop there's a display saying, "We accept Bitcoin here." What risk is greater than that one? I feel it's the same thing as wearing a Bitcoin-branded t-shirt in public. It might put someone at risk, but being aware of it, the person should be extremely careful, knowing that they are actually letting people know that they are Bitcoin investors.

[JoyMarsha]

Wearing clothes that have a bitcoin logo may seem like a nice and simple approach to introduce bitcoin to others who are unaware of it, but would people interpret it that way, that you are promoting it so they can connect with the idea of being financially independent?

Before taking that action of spreading awareness of bitcoin, one should consider their safety because not everyone in our world is in good reason of bitcoin. Some people would think that those who owe bitcoin are rich and they are vulnerable to being teamed up against to collect their bitcoin without a trace and that ends it. That won't be a pleasant experience for someone to go through after hodling bitcoin for so long in preparation for the bull run, someone else takes it away from him by force.

[Viscore]

If you analyze it well, there's nothing wrong with wearing a bitcoin logo shirt since we are entitled for our own freedom to wear what we want as long as it's not against our norms and rules. But since there are people that are too malicious, or just want to take advantage in every man's personal property, then it's better to just avoid wearing bitcoin shirt because that would mean to other people that you are flaunting your wealth and your life will eventually live in danger.

Bitcoin is an expensive asset that means wealth for most of the people who are aware about the value of bitcoin. And exposing yourself that you are a bitcoin lover might create a negative feeling for most of the people around especially those who are having secret envy on you.

[Baofeng]

I think this once, as far as I know, it's before the pandemic, when I did go to a landbased casinos and see the reaction of the people. But so far, none has approach me and call my attention for wearing a bitcoin logo. So not sure if I look like a person that is not approachable or if bitcoin is not that well known in our country (I believed otherwise). So that is a failed social experiment in my end.

But yeah, looking back though, I shouldn't have done that, because we really don't know, maybe someone is looking to victimized a bitcoin enthusiast and we have heard horror stories already of people being kidnapped or criminals doing the 5 dollar wrench attack as it is in the rise for the last couple of years.

[serveria.com]

It's much better this way


https://cryptoclothing.cc/bitcoin-sv/t-shirt

Ain't missing a chance to shill your useless dead shitcoin even here?

Anyway, back on topic... I have mixed feelings regarding wearing clothes with BTC logo on them. I don't consider it particularly safe but I also respect such people as they're doing a great job of promoting Bitcoin to the masses.

[Y3shot]

Has anyone ever tried wearing a Bitcoin clothing in public? I wore mine to an event earlier this week and noticed that most of the young age people were looking at it. One person even asked me if I owned a Bitcoin(which I've answered him ).

Wearing bitcoin cloth we let many people to have different thought about you, according to what op said, he was asked by someone if has bitcoin. Doing this can attract bad ones against you.  For me I love making bitcoin anonymous so that people people won't have in their mind that I own bitcoin.  For me no need to wear bitcoin cloth because it can cause problems to people.  The way people judge people who are into bitcoin they think people who have bitcoin are rich,  having bitcoin is not what people needs to announce in the public.