We need more people in Bisq.

[Charles-Tim]

Undoubtedly, within the framework of "digital freedom", decentralized exchanges are the only salvation. But how can we increase this exchange's user base? I think, first and foremost, it should be "profitable" for users, and when you see few offers for exchanges on Bisq exchange, it doesn't seem profitable. It's like a vicious circle.

The problem is not the decenlized exchanges, the problem are now people. People like to move towards things that are more convenient. People said that in 2017 in my country, most trades were on P2P through WhatsApp for communication, but it is different today because most people now are using centralized exchanges for P2P.

What I also noticed is that people like what is regulated by the government. If you think I am not right, just ask few people questions about it. You will be surprised that I am right. People are ignorant of privacy.

And if people move closer to centralized exchanges, this will make the P2P ads on decentralized exchanges to be lower. The lower they are becoming, it means lower competition. The lower the competition, the more unfavorable the prices.

[Abiky]

I had use Bisq several times (as a buyer) and i must say that it works like a charm, all goes well and sellers users was all really fast, maybe i just had luck all the times i use it but that was my feelings.

Last time i use it was in 2023 and there was a lack of users too, but this was not an inconvenient for me.

The only bad thing that i found is that i must pay a hight % and sometimes you need to wait for a good deal to take his offers, if not, you will need to pay like 15% overprice and things like that, at least in the payment option that i use mostly, but ey! this is normal guys!

Bisq is an excelent tool and people should use it much more, why there is lack of users? dont know but this software have everything that i want if i need to buy BTC privately.

Bisq, Robosats, etc. are all good. But again, they lack liquidity and have mediocre user experience. Sometimes DEXs have high fees due to network congestion. Talk about inconvenience. It's this reason why many people choose centralized exchanges instead.

At least, DEXs are an alternative for those who're seeking true privacy and freedom. It could've been worse, right? Development for Bisq is on-going, with new features to be implemented soon. The new Bisq 2.0 aims to provide a better user experience with greater performance and improved usability. We'll see how it goes for the project in the long term.